FOLDER WITH COLOR SAMPLES

Germany EA/DE/0016
https://europearchive.eu/country-index/germany/

This folder with a colorful range of fabric samples probably belonged to a South East Asian supplier who traded in Germany. The cover of the booklet tells us that all fabrics were colored with naphthol, a key ingredient of azo dye. This substance has been banned in Europe, China, Japan, India and Vietnam for many years for its cancer-causing properties. Unfortunately, still a lot of textile workers in developing countries are being exposed to the dangerous chemical compound with their bare skin every day at work.

FOLDER WITH COLOR SAMPLES

Germany EA/DE/0016
https://europearchive.eu/country-index/germany/

This folder with a colorful range of fabric samples probably belonged to a South East Asian supplier who traded in Germany. The cover of the booklet tells us that all fabrics were colored with naphthol, a key ingredient of azo dye. This substance has been banned in Europe, China, Japan, India and Vietnam for many years for its cancer-causing properties. Unfortunately, still a lot of textile workers in developing countries are being exposed to the dangerous chemical compound with their bare skin every day at work.