I've been crocheting pretty steady for about 16yrs now, and every single acrylic yarn I've tried, has caused welts and even blisters on my wrists. So, I've learned to time my exposure to prevent reactions, which makes projects require more starts and stops.. it's frustrating to say the least. I'm here to tell you... THIS YARN DOES NOT BREAK ME OUT!! WOOHOO!! not the least bit!! I don't have to limit my time. I don't have to wash it first. It's TRULY a JOY to find a product that doesn't have harsh chemicals in it. My daughter happened upon it at DT a week or so ago, and now I'm here at your site looking for more colors, only to see it's on clearance.. PLEASE DO NOT discontinue this yarn. It's soft.. it works up beautifully, and it's easy to work with and it's the FIRST time I don't have to put a project down for fear of some chemical reaction. IF anything, I'd promote it as just that! A cleaner product that is hypoallergenic. I've enjoyed crocheting 'til my hearts content lately.. Thank you for a great product!! #happydance