[Avodah] Shatnez in Carpets, Blankets, Mattresses and More

[Prof. Levine]

I sent out an email this morning that was a joke about wrapping a 
dead body in a carpet that might be made of shatnez.  Someone wrote 
to me that shatnez only applies to clothing.  This is not true. 
Please see http://home.comcast.net/~shatnez/halacha2.html  where it says

The Torah's prohibition of shatnez primarily refers to wearing of 
shatnez garments. Sitting, lying, or walking on shatnez would be 
permitted. There is, however, a Rabbinic decree prohibiting these 
activities due to the fact that the shatnez material may rise up and 
cover part of the body. This prohibition will largely depend on the 
softness of materials used in the construction of the article in 
question. Due to the complexity of these details, it is advisable 
consult a Rabbinical authority or your local shatnez laboratory 
whenever a question arises regarding presence of shatnez in these 
items. The following are some guidelines to follow.

See this URL for more.

See also http://home.comcast.net/~shatnez/what_items_need_chking.html

What Needs To Be Checked For Shatnez

Blankets/Quilts: Standard wool blankets and down or polyester filled 
quilts do not need testing. Blankets made of reprocessed wool or 
"mixed fibers" should be tested. Hand-made blankets should be tested.

Carpets/Rugs: May require testing. Wool carpets (wall-to-wall) and 
area rugs may be backed or reinforced with linen. Non-woolen rugs and 
carpets are not a problem. Services are available at most shatnez 
laboratories for those who wish to have their carpets tested.

See this web page for a complete listing. YL


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