| Description |
viii, 293 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-293). |
| Contents |
Part I: Canaries in the coal mine. Chapter 1: In case of emergency -- Chapter 2: Killer fashion -- Part II: A history of chemicals in our clothes. Chapter 3: Treacherous textiles -- Chapter 4: Dangerous dyes -- Part III: The price of toxic fashion. Chapter 5: Disrupting our fertility -- Chapter 6: You're just too sensitive -- Chapter 7: Attacking our own bodies -- Part IV: Where it comes from. Chapter 8: The belly of the beast -- Chapter 9: Trust but verify -- Part V: How you can protect yourself. Chapter 10: Cleanup time |
| Summary |
"Award-winning journalist Alden Wicker breaks open a story hiding in plain sight: the unregulated toxic chemicals that are likely in your wardrobe right now, how they're harming you, and what you can do about it. In To Dye For, Wicker reveals how clothing manufacturers have successfully swept consumers' concerns under the rug for more than 150 years, and why synthetic fashion and dyes made from fossil fuels are so deeply intertwined with the rise of autoimmune disease, infertility, asthma, eczema, and more. In fact, there's little to no regulation of the clothes and textiles we wear each day--from uniforms to fast fashion, outdoor gear, and even the face masks that have become ubiquitous in recent years. Wicker explains how we got here, what the stakes are, and what all of us can do in the fight for a safe and healthy wardrobe for all"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Clothing and dress -- Health aspects.
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Dyes and dyeing -- Health aspects.
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Clothing trade -- Health aspects.
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Fashion -- Health aspects.
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| Added Title |
To die for |
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How toxic fashion is making us sick--and how we can fight back |
| ISBN |
9780593422618 (hardcover) |
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0593422619 (hardcover) |
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