An analysis of environmental and occupational health impacts of denim manufacturing and exploration of sustainable production alternatives

• DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.2.1514
• Publication Date: 2025-06-01T07:46:19Z
• Authors: Savitri Rani; Shipra Banerjee
• Keywords: Denim; Sustainable Production

Denim is an important subset of the world textile industry. This study aims to explore possible health impacts as well environmental risks caused by different processes denim production. The present deals with wide-ranging consequences related chemical involved in manufacturing, including overconsumption water, destruction natural habitats, pollution, and adverse effects on workers. It also pollution created during various steps production subsequent carbon emissions released into environment. investigated chemicals used at stages workers residents vicinity. analysed published works literature highlight lack attention given sustainable practices negative