Rules and India’s position in the world
There are strict restrictions or bans on these chemicals in countries like Europe, Canada, Japan, France and New Zealand. But according to a 2025 study in India, every third uniform still contains toxic chemicals like NPE. Additionally, this pollution was also seen in the rivers near the textile hub.
Why are cases not coming forward?
These chemicals act slowly, that is, like slow poison. Like smoking or eating too much sweets causes harm gradually. Europe banned them after decades of research, while India is still lagging behind.
what can parents do
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new uniform Wash and wear 2-3 times
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Avoid ‘stainproof’, ‘wrinkle-free’ or ‘easy-care’ tags
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100% cotton, handloomOr OEKO-TEX/GOTS certified choose fabric
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PVC logo print Avoid → Choose embroidered or stitched badges
Cheap uniforms may save a few bucks today, but they’ll pay off in the form of health problems, doctor bills and polluted rivers. hidden costs Comes tomorrow. Prevention is always cheaper than cure.
Mission: Safe uniform for every child – ‘Prathi cloth tag chadavali – Na India’ Together we can demand safe and harmless school uniforms for children.