Alden Wicker explains why hidden chemicals in our garments could be a concern.
There are some brands in the fashion industry that have put in work to get toxic chemicals out of their products. was founded in 2011 as an industry group of large brands dedicated to cleaning up fashion by specifying what chemicals are not allowed to be used in the supply chain. It now includes 60 participating fashion brands, including ASOS, Primark, and Burberry.
But just a cursory glance will show you that proper chemical management – which requires more expensive safe chemistry and certifications, plus strong relationships with suppliers – is not the norm. According to, only half of the 250 largest fashion brands publish a restricted substance list, the very first step toward managing the use of toxic substances in a brand’s supply chain. It’s not just a fast fashion problem, either.
Considering the intimate relationship we have with our clothes, this is shocking. But given the total lack of transparency from the industry consumers have no way to protect themselves from toxic fashion. The demand is simple: let’s get rid of all the harmful chemicals in our clothes, and urgently. It really shouldn’t be too much to ask.by Alden Wicker is published by Putnam, hardback £25.
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