Global launch of ‘Padma Doree’

Global launch of ‘Padma Doree’

The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), a CPSE under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), today formally unveiled Padma Doree, a unique cross-cultural textile initiative that brings together the Eri (Ahimsa) silk traditions of Northeast India with the rich Chanderi weaving heritage of Madhya Pradesh. The initiative was officially launched […]

Lead levels only in food? Tests now find it in Children’s fast fashion clothing above Federal limits

Lead levels only in food? Tests now find it in Children’s fast fashion clothing above Federal limits

A brightly colored shirt, soft to the touch and designed for everyday wear, may carry more than dye. Preliminary tests conducted by researchers at Marian University, a private university in Indianapolis, found elevated levels of lead in children’s fast fashion clothing, exceeding federal safety limits. The findings were presented March 23 at the American Chemical […]