"Chemical Terms You Need to Know in Fashion" - The Truth Series: Season 2 Ep.1

- Fashion is directly linked to chemistry, however, many industry professionals lack the expertise to understand the hazards related to chemical use in fashion. Chemicals are present at every step of the supply chain, so what chemicals are used in fashion and how are they rated in terms of risk and hazard? In this session we cover: - The difference between chemical hazard terms to eradicate misleading claims - Where these hazards show up in fashion - Alternative approaches to chemical management Speakers: - John Frazier, Senior Technical Director for the Hohenstein Institute of America - Scott Echols, Senior Director for the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme - Dr. Siva Rama Kumar Pariti, Senior Technical Marketing Officer at Sustainable Textiles Solutions an independent division of Bluwin Limited U.K. Terms: - Hazardous vs. Risk - Harmful - Toxic - Aquatic toxicity - Pollutant - Irritant / Allergen / Sensitizers - Carcinogenic - SVHC - Actions/Conclusions