Toxic Threads: Assessing Nonylphenol Contamination in Indian Textiles & the Environment

Title: Toxic Threads: Assessing Nonylphenol Contamination in Indian Textiles & the Environment
Publication Type: Research Reports
Year of Publication: 2025
Abstract: The report “Toxic Threads: Assessing Nonylphenol Contamination in Indian Textiles & the Environment”,aimed to assess the presence of NP in textile products available in the Indian market, investigate NP contamination in river water, sediment, and effluent samples from major textile hubs in India, and evaluate the potential environmental and human health risks associated with NP and NPE exposure.The study underscores significant NP contamination in Indian textiles and water bodies near textile hubs. High NP levels in consumer textile products, especially innerwear and children’s clothing, raise concerns about prolonged human exposure. The findings indicate that industrial discharge is a primary source of NP pollution in major rivers, posing risks to aquatic ecosystems and human health.