Do You Still Dare To Buy Brand-Name Clothes Containing Carcinogens?

In November 20th, a new survey by Greenpeace International, an environmental protection agency, found that 20 of the world's fashion brands used toxic and harmful substances in the production process.

In particular, Phoenix Fashion interviewed Yang Yue, director of Department of thoracic surgery, Beijing Cancer Hospital, and asked Mr. Yang to analyze whether toxic clothing will affect our health.

Quality gate events have occurred repeatedly, but have not attracted the attention of people. So what do you think of this incident?

Incident review:

Following the campaign brand and outdoor clothing brand, a new survey from Greenpeace International Environmental Protection Agency (Greenpeace) found that the clothing of 20 fashion brands in the world used toxic and harmful substances in the production process.

The 20 brands contain both

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And other international brands, including the mainland's Vancl brand.

The toxic substances detected include nonylphenol polyoxyethylene ether, o-phthalic acid two carboxylic acid ester and carcinogenic aromatic amines released by azo dyes.

It is reported that the 20 brands tested include: Armani, Benetton, Blazek, C&A, CalvinKlein, Diesel, Esprit, Gap, H&M, Jack&Jones (JACK&JONES), Levi "H&M,", ",", ",", ",", "fan".

Experts responded:

In view of clothing poisoning incidents, the reporter interviewed Yang Yue, director of Department of thoracic surgery, Beijing Cancer Hospital, to answer this question for netizens.

There are two elements that cause cancer in clothing.

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Yang said that the two most common hazards in clothing are the stain and the setting agent.

These chemicals will gradually release in the process of people wearing, and when the amount of free skin exceeds a certain limit, it may cause respiratory and skin inflammation.

At the same time, it is also an allergen, which can cause skin allergy, bronchitis, reduce immunity, damage liver and lung function, and even induce cancer.

How to avoid carcinogenesis: don't wear bright colors.

Try to choose clothes that are close to natural fiber colors instead of buying colorful clothes, especially red and purple clothes.

Brightly colored clothes can always brighten up people's eyes. However, behind this gorgeous face may contain cancer risks.

Wearing beautiful clothes is not equivalent to being healthy and safe.

Myth: new clothes will not wash away.

It is generally believed that new clothes can wash away harmful chemicals without taking them home.

On the other hand, experts say that pure cotton is not necessarily the best.

To choose the light color as much as possible, if not for any special occasion, avoid wearing a special upright garment.

Related events: international brand names are frequently found to be quality problems.

From 2009 to 2011, ZARA has had seven quality problems in two years, and has repeatedly been trapped in the "quality gate".

In January 26, 2007, the Guangzhou industrial and commercial bureau announced the results of testing the quality of casual wear. The pass rate was only 46%, and the unqualified products came from 47 famous brands such as IgG, VERO MODA, SNOOPY, E Splltter, Jack, Jones and so on.

The main problem with these clothes is that they contain toxic substances, which may cause human diseases and even induce cancer.

In January 18, 2007, the industrial and Commercial Department of Shanghai released its circulation to the city.

The quality test results of garments.

The results showed that the sample unqualified rate, more than 40%, the unqualified blacklist, Chanel, Dior, Armani and other international top brands, impressively listed.

In December 29, 2006, a group of European Union countries, including Spain and Italy, imported famous brand leather shoes such as LV, DG and BOSS. In the spot checks, the quality failed rate was 76%, which was destroyed by Zhejiang industrial and commercial bureau.

In 2006 and 2005,

There are also a number of international famous brands, including 5 models of laptop computers, digital cameras and milk powder.