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Ethical Fashion & Eco Apparel• August 18, 2026 • Asep Darmawan

Beyond the Gloss: The Hidden Environmental and Ethical Costs of PVC in Fashion—and How to Escape Them

Executive Overview Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)—more commonly known simply as vinyl—is a ubiquitous structural element of modern life. It…