Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Workers-at-a-Textile-Factory-in-China-27MZIF34DQ4W.htmlConceptually similarWorkers at a Textile Factory in ChinaGP0STO5XFCompleted★★★★Worker at a Textile Factory in ChinaGP0STO5XLCompleted★★★★Workers at a Textile Factory in ChinaGP0STO5XBCompleted★★★★★★Worker at a Textile Factory in ChinaGP0STO5XKCompleted★★★★Worker at a Textile Factory in ChinaGP0STO5XHCompleted★★★★Worker at a Textile Factory in ChinaGP0STO5XNCompleted★★★★Paint in a Textile Factory in ChinaGP0STO5XICompleted★★★★Fabric Dyeing Factory in ChinaGP0STO5Y6Completed★★★★Fabric Dyeing Factory in ChinaGP0STO5Y7Completed★★★★View AllGP0STO5XQWorkers at a Textile Factory in ChinaWorkers spend their day assembling children's wear in a textile factory in Huzhou, China. Greenpeace launched a study to investigate the hazardous and toxic residues in children’s clothing. Clothing from Zhili Town of Huzhou City in Zhejiang Province and Shishi City in Fujian Province - two largest distribution centres for children’s clothing in China - were tested for nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), phthalates, antimony and other toxic chemicals.The problems of Zhili Town and Shishi City are snapshots of the overall textile industry. Only by establishing proper chemicals management regulations, can the hazardous and toxic chemicals be removed completely from children’s clothing.Locations:Asia-China-Huzhou-ZhejiangDate:16 Sep, 2013Credit:© Jeff Lau / GreenpeaceMaximum size:5432px X 3622pxKeywords:Chemical industry-Chemicals-Clothing-Day-East Asian ethnicities-Factories-Factory workers-Indoors-KWCI (GPI)-Textile industry-Toxics (campaign title)-Water pollutionShoot:Investigation on Hazardous and Toxic Residues in Children’s Clothing in ChinaGreenpeace launches a study to investigate the hazardous and toxic residues in children’s clothing produced in factories in China. The garments were tested for nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), phthalates, antimony and other toxic chemicals.Related Collections:Detox Report: “A Little Story About the Monsters in Your Closet” (Photos & Videos)Investigation on Hazardous and Toxic Residues in Children’s Clothing in China (All Photographers)
