Catalogs

Many chemically sensitive people must avoid going into stores due to the poor indoor air quality. The air quality is adversely affected by such things as products (paints, pesticides, laundry detergents, etc.), cleaning agents (artificial fragrances, strong 'industrial' strength chemicals, etc.), biocides (pesticides, herbicides, sanitizers, etc.) and room deodorizers (actually pesticides and petroleum components). Therefore, catalogs (and the WWW) are a preferred way to shop. A well thought of chemically sensitive person has been known to say 'Oh, I can go into a store ok, I just can't get back out.' Things like loosing motor control and going brain dead could tend to slow down an exit!

• AdaptAbility is a catalog which contains Products for Quality Living. It has items to make life easier for various handicaps, not much for chemical sensitivity particularly, although there are cotton socks, wool shawls, some air cleaners, etc.. Click AdaptAbility to check out their web site.
  AdaptAbility
  P.O. Box 515
  Colchester, CT 06415-0515
  Phone 1(800)288-9941 and Fax 1(800)566-6678
  email address is service@snswwide.com
  
  
• All Electronics Corp. is a great little electronics catalog for times when you are building your cabinets for your copy machine or fax machine and need to order fans, wire, switches, etc. Click All Electronics to go directly to their web site or you can email them at allcorp@allcorp.com.
  All Electronics Corp.
  905 S. Vermont Avenue
  Los Angeles, CA 90006
  Phone 1(213)380-8000
  They also have a store in Van Nuys, Ca. (818)997-1806.
  
  
• American Environmental Health Foundation - a non-profit organization that sells various products for the chemically sensitive person. There are also educational materials at this site. You can check out their site at http://www.aehf.com.
  
  
• Books on Tape is a large catalog of audio books which are either rented or sold to you. The catalog is over 300 pages long. Phone 1(800)626-3333 or Fax 1(714)548-6574.
  Books on Tape
  P.O. Box 7900
  Newport Beach, CA 92658
  
  
• CFIDS Health Buyers Club is a nutrition and wellness catalog for those with Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfuction Syndrome (CFIDS), and other chronic immune disorders. They carry books, supplements, lights, soap, lotion, Bio-Kleen products, etc.
  Health Buyers Club
  1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1
  Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2794
  Order 1(800)366-6056
  http://www.immunesupport.com
  
  
• Conney is a safety catalog, over 300 pages, which contains 3M masks, half face or full face masks as well as complete hazad response suits and kits! They carry hydrogen peroxide, band aids, back support belts, cotton gloves, brooms, first aid kits, medicines, oxygen tanks, and much, much more. Click Conney to go directly to their site.
  Conney Safety Products
  3202 Latham Drive
  P.O. Box 44190
  Madison, Wisconsin 53744-4190
  Order 1(800)356-9100 and Fax 1(800)845-9095
  
  
• Country Curtains contains just that. Some are all cotton (not organic though). Curtain rods, etc. They say that customers outside of the US can call 1(413)243-1300 for shipping information.
  Country Curtains
  at the Lion Inn, Stockbridge, Massachusetts 01262
  Phone 1(800)456-0321 and Fax 1(413)243-1067
  TDD (Hearing Impaired) 1(800)456-6353
  
  
• Cuddledown of Maine, contains some natural bedding, including cottons, bed frames, etc. Go directly to their home page by clicking Cuddledown. 1(800)323-6793 24 hours a day. Fax is 1(207)761-1948. e-mail is letter@cuddledown.com
  
  
• Duncraft is a catalog for those of us who are now watching and feeding wild birds and critters. The catalog contains many varieties of bird and critter food and houses.
  Duncraft
  Penacook, NH 03303-9020
  Phone 1(800)593-5656
  
  
• Gander Mountain is a suppler of outdoor products for the outdoor enthusiast. Large catalog of Tents, clothes, knives, boots, cots, gun parts, duck calls, etc. Call 1(800)558-9410 if interested in getting a catalog.
  
  
• Gardens Alive! says it is America's Number-One Source for Organic Garden Products. Organic plant foods, beneficial insects, insect traps, bird houses, etc.
  Gardens Alive (retail store address)
  776 Rudolph Way
  Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
  Phone 1(812)537-8650 and Fax (812)537-5108
  
  
• The Janice Corporation
  198 US Highway46
  Budd Lake, NJ 07828
  contact:
  email jswack@worldnet.att.net
  voice 1-800-janices
  fax 973-691-5459
  web www.janices.com
  

  Janices is a department store in a catalog of all natural products. From cotton mattresses to soap, Janice provides household products, clothing and personal items especially appropriate for persons with chemical sensitivities. When products are not available on the open market, Janice manufactures them in "Janice"s Sewing Room." Prices are low and quality is high.
  
  

• Marketplace Handwork of India. It carries women's cothing, some organic, mostly cotton. Nice hand embroidered cottons from India.
  Marketplace
  1455 Ashland Avenue
  Evanston, Il 60201
  Phone 1(847)328-4011
  
  
• Mountain House Calls says it is Bringing Health Care Home. It carries items such as wrist supports, ankle supports, travel wheelchair, some supplements, insoles for shoes, dumbbell weights (light), blood pressure monitors, etc.
  Mountain House Calls
  P.O. Box 331148
  Fort Worth, Texas 76163-1148
  Phone 1(800)460-7282, M-F 8-5 Central Time
  
  
• N.E.E.D.S. National Ecological and Environmental Delivery System. The cover states: The Money Saving Home Shopping Service. Helping to improve the quality of life for the allergic, asthmatic, ecological and health conscious person. The Pharmacy Division will generate prescription Receipts for your Medical Tax Deductions or Insurance Reimbursement Claims. This catalog is over 100 pages and contains just about everything that a chemically sensitive person might need and they are very reasonably priced.
  N.E.E.D.S.
  6666 Manlius Center Rd
  East Syracuse, NY 13057
  Phone: 1(800)634-1380
  Fax (800)295-NEED
  http://www.needs.com
  
  
• Nontoxic Environments, Inc. is printed in soy ink on recycled paper. Contains building, household, and personal products for the chemically sensitive and the earthwise. I called these folks when I needed a new roof and they were very helpful in finding the right radiant barrier foil to keep any outgassing of materials outside the house.
  Nontoxic Environments, Inc.
  P.O. Box 384
  Newmarket, NH 03857
  Orders 1(800)789-4348
  Fax (603)659-5933
  Information (603)659-5919
  
  
• Non Toxic Hot Line and Nirvana Safe Haven, (925)472-8868. Fax: (925)938-9019. Check out: http://www.nontoxic.com. If you need to survive in a toxic world call Daliya Robson and ask her for specifics on what you need in the way of air cleaners, water purifiers, organic cotton bedding and pure wool comforters and pads. The best quality organic cotton mattresses, pillows and futons are available at a fair price. Non toxic sealants, zeolite and even Ebac dehumidifiers. To get specifications on a product you need to indicate your interests.
  
  
• Real Goods, Earth Friendly Products for Creating a Sustainable Future. This catalog is printed on 50% recycled paper using soy ink. A catalog full of solar powered items, air cleaning products (including an active carbon scarf!), window filters, radiant barrier foil, books, non-toxic pest control, organic cotton clothes, wool pillows, EMF meter, water testing kits, etc. Click Real Goods to go directly to their web site.
  Real Goods
  555 Leslie Street
  Ukiah, CA 95482-5507
  Phone 1(800)762-7325 and Fax (1(707)468-9486
  Foreign orders should call (707)468-9214
  
  
• Safer Alternatives , printed in soy ink, carries basic needs for the chemically sensitive person, such as organic clothes, unscented soaps, building products and other necessities. This catalog is specially good for someone new to what products are the right products for the chemically sensitive. Makes shopping simple. All personal care products are unscented.
  Safer Alternatives
  P.O. Box 491663
  Redding, CA 96049
  Telephone: (606)442-5007
  Fax: (530)365-0611
  
  
• Seventh Generation, now called 'Harmony'
  49 Hercules Drive
  Colchester, VT 05446-1672
  Tel (800)456-1177
  Fax (800)456-1139
  Organic cotton, green cotton, brown paper products, organic sheets, etc. Also offers unsuitable items.
  
  
• The Company Store is a catalog which carries pillows, mattress pads, towels, curtains, wool blanks, down comforters and more.
  The Company Store
  500 Company Store Road
  La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
  Phone 1(800)285-3696
  
  
• The Natural Choice
  ECO Design Co.
  1365 Rufina Circle
  Santa Fe, NM 87505
  (505)438-3448
  Offers many items including organic cotton, organic herb seeds, wood treatments, etc.
  
  
• Walnut Acres is a catalog of organic foodstuffs, fresh produce, dry goods, and flours. They will ship UPS. Call 1(800)433-3998. Penns Creek, PA 17862 Visit them at http://walnutacres.com.
  
  
• The Woodworkers' Store is a catalog of hardware, wood, tools and know how. Call 1(800)279-4441 or Fax (612)478-8395. They have stores in many states. This is where we bought a piano hinge for the reading box.
  
  
• Williams-Sonoma is a catalog for cooks and the kitchen. Cotton towels, dishes, food items, canning jars (fancy), pans, etc.
  Williams-Sonoma
  P.O. Box 7456
  San Francisco, CA 94120-7456
  Phone 1(800)541-2233 or Fax (415)421-5153
  
  
• Wind and Weather is a catalog of weather instruments, weathervanes, sundials and garden ornaments. Call 1(800)922-9463 if you would like a catalog. They are based in California.
  
  
• Winter Silks carries silk clothing including underware.
  Winter Silks
  2700 Laura Lane
  P.O. Box 620130
  Middleton, WI 53562
  Phone 1(800)648-7455
  
  
• Wissota Trader is a good shoe catalog. Phone 1(800)833-6421 or Fax 1(715)723-2169.
  
• Woodworkers Supply is a large workworking catalog. It has over 150 pages of tools, hardware, drill bits, adhesives (yellow glue is OK), sandpaper, respirators, wooden handles, moldings, etc.
  Woodworker's Supply
  1108 North Glenn Road
  Casper, Wyoming 82601
  Phone 1(800)645-9292 and Fax (several numbers, depending upon area)
  
  
• Yield House is a catalog of solid wood (some with glass) furniture kits which you can assemble. Very high quality. I would recommend AFM products (sold by several of the catalogs above) for the wood finishing. Also carries other household items such as glass canisters, 100% cotton rugs, lamps, etc.
  Yield House
  Dept 2500, P.O. Box 2525
  Conway, NH 03818-2525
  Phone 1(800)258-4720 or Fax (603)447-1717
  
  

These listings have been gathered from various sources and are presented here with the intent to provide hard won information to anyone whom it may help. If you find that the names, phone numbers, addresses or such are out of date in any way, or you feel there is a significant change or addition which should be made to these resources, please be so kind as to Contact Us.

Disclaimer: We do not endorse people, products or services. We do not give medical advice. What works for one person does not necessarily work for another. Please check with health-care professionals of your own choice. I am not a doctor and I do not give medical advice. The author is a chemically injured person who is extremely chemically sensitive (reactive) and who has just had a lot of personal experience in trying to survive chemical insults and toxic exposures.