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Recently, Ms. Su, who lives near Changchun Street in Xuanwu District, Beijing, found herself feeling a bit down. Since her pregnancy, both her husband and in-laws have been urging her to limit her exposure to computers, cell phones, and TVs, fearing that the radiation from these devices could harm her unborn child. A friend suggested she buy radiation-protective maternity wear, claiming it would allow her to use electronic devices without worrying about the effects on her baby. The next day, Ms. Su was excited and went to a store for pregnant women. To her surprise, the price of the radiation protection sets was quite high—hundreds of yuan for a basic set, and even thousands for the latest model. The salesperson, noting that she spends a lot of time using computers, recommended an expensive radiation-protective dress skirt. In the end, Ms. Su bought a 600-yuan radiation-protective maternity dress. However, her husband was not convinced, saying he doubted its effectiveness.
Nowadays, the "radiation threat theory" has become popular among expectant mothers. Phrases like "radiation protection for maternity wear" and "99.9% blocking rate" are now common marketing slogans for many pregnancy products. This growing demand has created new business opportunities, and radiation-protective maternity wear is gradually becoming a hot trend. Hospitals near baby stores, maternity counters in shopping malls, and online shops all now offer this kind of product.
However, the market for radiation-protective maternity wear is full of variety, with huge differences in both function and price. Many consumers are left wondering: "Does this really protect against radiation?" Despite the concerns, many expectant mothers still choose to buy these clothes, not necessarily because they believe in their effectiveness, but for the sake of peace of mind.
A reporter interviewed 20 expectant mothers at random. Out of them, 12 bought the protective clothing themselves, 5 had it bought by family members, and 3 received it as gifts from friends. Whether by choice or pressure, many pregnant women are wearing radiation-protective maternity wear under the influence of the "radiation theory."
Yet, most remain skeptical about the actual effectiveness of such clothing. One mother said, "I just buy it for peace of mind." During a visit to a Beijing mall and online shops, the reporter noticed that many of these maternity dresses are marketed as high-tech products. At one maternity counter, the "radiation protection" label was clearly visible. A saleswoman enthusiastically introduced a dress labeled "radiation," explaining that it used silver ions and a nano-isolation layer for protection. She also mentioned that it's lightweight and stylish.
The prices vary widely, ranging from 400 to 800 yuan for full-coverage dresses, while some more advanced silver-ion models can cost up to 1,000 yuan. Half-coverage items like aprons or vests are generally cheaper, between 200 and 400 yuan. Online shopping offers more affordable options.
But when asked about the effectiveness, some store owners showed test reports from domestic testing centers. They claimed the clothing was certified and effective. However, experts from the National Garment Standards Committee and quality supervision departments stated that there are currently no national or industry standards for radiation protection clothing. Testing is usually done on fabrics, not finished garments, making it hard to verify the real effectiveness of the products.
Some stores even conduct simple tests, such as wrapping a phone in the maternity dress and checking if the signal weakens. Others use a bulb test, claiming that the light won't turn on if the dress blocks radiation. But professionals say these methods are not reliable and do not prove the clothing's effectiveness.
In fact, there is no clinical evidence showing how much radiation from daily life affects the fetus or how much protection these clothes actually provide. Doctors advise pregnant women to minimize contact with electronic devices and be cautious about over-reliance on radiation-protective clothing. They also suggest choosing maternity wear based on comfort, breathability, and ease of washing.
While the market for radiation-protective maternity wear continues to grow, many expectant mothers remain uncertain about its true value. For now, it seems that the main benefit is not the protection itself, but the sense of reassurance it provides.