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Sandblasted jeans still causing distress

After the technique of sandblasting for denims was banned in 2004 following the discovery of a link to lung disease in workers using the technique to make jeans look worn and ‘distressed’, a new report has found evidence that the method is still used by at least five factories in southern China making jeans for major international brands. The...

Apparel

Sandblasting ban

PME Legend, Cast Iron, Vanguard and Tripper stopped using sandblasting technique on denim. Fashion company Just Brands announced the measurements for its brands including PME Legend, Vanguard, Cast Iron and Tripper. Further more, we reported earlier this week Diesel said it would make less use of sandblasting in respect of local safety laws....