#textile-industry

#textile-industry

U.S. textile manufacturers assert their importance contrary to Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments, emphasizing their contributions to jobs and national security.

The textile industry in Upstate South Carolina is seen as obsolete, with little appeal to the younger generation.

Microplastics from textiles pose significant risks, especially to children, prompting a call for regulatory action and addressing consumer habits.

Plastic pollution in waterways is exacerbated by household laundry practices.

Changing laundry habits can significantly reduce microplastics shedding from clothing.

Sustainable fashion requires systemic changes in textile production.

The report reveals widespread forced labor and child exploitation in cotton farms in India, linked to major textile suppliers.

Brands like Inditex and H&M are responding to the findings by reviewing their supply chains due to human rights concerns.

Railroad workers faced extreme dangers in early 1900s, with significant fatalities due to accidents and unsafe labor practices.

The Industrial Revolution brought women and children into labor-intensive textile jobs, reshaping their roles in society.