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refinement -
not fine at all!

"The fashion colours of the season
can be recognised by the colours
the colours of the rivers."

RESIDENTS OF THE CHINESE COLOURING STRONGHOLD
ZHEJIANG © Jeff Lau / Greenpeace

01
HIGH USE OF CHEMICALS IN TEXTILES

We place high demands on our clothing. They should be brightly

coloured, crease-resistant, sweat-repellent and and not shrink
when washed. To ensure that the fabrics have the desired
properties, the textiles are "refined" using mechanical and
chemical processes that involve the use of hazardous chemicals.

02
DANGER TO HUMANS AND NATURE

On average, 90 % of the chemicals used and 20 % of the used
colourants used flow into waste water. In addition to the
environmental impact chemicals jeopardise the health of workers
in the textile industry. When wearing clothing, the substances can
penetrate the skin through friction and sweat.

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