the hidden side of jeans manufacture

the hidden side of jeans manufacture

By Theodora and Zelie

Index

01. the journey of one jean

02. jeans in stores

03. consequences on the environment

04. working conditions

05. some solutions.

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01. the journey of one jean

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Worldwide: -Approximately 1.2 to 2.3 billion pairs of jeans are sold worldwide each year. -This equates to about 73 pairs of jeans sold every second worldwide. In France: -Approximately 67 million pairs of jeans are sold each year. -Of these 67 million, only 100,000 pairs are made in France, demonstrating that local production is very low compared to consumption.

02. jeans in stores

cotton production

Transport and globalization

03.Consequences on the environment

industrial manufacturing

Sales & Overconsumption

04. working conditions

some solutions to reduce pollution and overcomsumption :

-producing differently -reducing industrial pollution -relocated production -consuming differently

05. some solutions.

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step 7 :The jeans are then transported by cargo ships all over the world for sale, notably to Europe and America. These journeys have a significant carbon footprint and pollute the oceans and the air. Thousands of pairs of jeans travel thousands of kilometers every day.

-Producing differently: Using organic or recycled cotton and low-water techniques reduces pesticide use by 90% and water consumption by 70 to 90%, saving several thousand liters per pair of jeans. -Reducing industrial pollution: Using renewable energy and water treatment systems can decrease CO₂ emissions by 20 to 30% and significantly limit chemical pollution of rivers. -relocating production: Manufacturing closer to the point of sale avoids the 50,000 to 65,000 km sometimes traveled by a pair of jeans, thus reducing its carbon footprint related to transportation . -Consuming differently: Wearing jeans for nine months longer can reduce their carbon impact by 20 to 30%, while buying secondhand helps limit the 92 million tons of textile waste produced each year.

step 8 : Jeans sold at low prices, rapid turnover of collections, excessive purchases, jeans thrown away and barely worn, resulting in textile waste that is difficult to recycle

Factory Workers:-jeans production employs millions of people worldwide, mostly women, often in precarious conditions and with very low wages ($26 to $75 per month). -Work weeks often exceed 48 to 60 hours, and industrial accidents, which have claimed up to 1,300 lives, highlight the lack of safety measures.

step 8 : Jeans sold at low prices, rapid turnover of collections,excessive purchases, jeans thrown away and barely worn, resulting in textile waste that is difficult to recycle

step 4 :-The fabric is dyed and repeatedly immersed in chemical indigo dye baths. -But the factories discharge the colored and toxic water into the rivers, polluting aquatic ecosystems.

step 1 :-Located primarily in India, cotton is cultivated on a large scale (called monoculture). -There is also massive use of water, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers.

step 2 :-The second stage is the industrial spinning of cotton. It is transformed into yarn in large factories using energy-intensive machines that run continuously. -Working conditions for the laborers are very difficult and wages are very low. step 3 : -The yarns are then woven to create denim. There is mass production for major global brands.

step 5 :-The next step is low-cost manufacturing (in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, or China). The jeans are cut and assembled. -This involves repetitive work, a high production rate, low wages, and risks to worker safety. step 6 : -Then comes industrial washing. A worn, faded, or ripped effect is created, depending on the fashion, using sand or chemicals. -This step results in enormous water consumption, chemical emissions, and, most importantly, serious risks for workers (such as respiratory illnesses).

Conditions and Risks:-workers handle dyes, solvents, and toxic chemicals, leading to burns, irritation, and respiratory illnesses. -Only a small portion of the price of a pair of jeans goes to the workers, approximately 4%