GOT FIBER?

I got this fabulous new chartreuse scarf today.  For those who struggle with those pretentious names for colors like aubergine and chartreuse, take a look below.  Very nice, right?  It'll be dramatic draped over a black dress or blazer and I can't wait to wear it. Until I read the tag that is.

It's made in China which is a concern, because you never know what you're going to get with Chinese products. So, I read the label and see that my fashion forward scarf is 89% acrylic, 8% polyester and 3% other fiber.  I read it again to confirm. Yes, my scarf has 3% other fiber.  Just what the hell does that mean? Is it plant, animal, or mineral or something completely different? Could I be wrapping something toxic around my neck?

I know I may sound paranoid, but I remember when China tainted baby formula with melamine. LOTS of Chines babies got sick and some died. And just recently, hundreds of dogs in the U.S. died from eating jerky treats from China. I know I'll never buy any food products from China, but now do I have to worry about the clothes too? Hope not. I'm gonna rock this scarf, other fiber or not.