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What is the ruling on establishing a company for selling clothes, given two issues: firstly, the ruling on synthetic fabrics, which are said to be harmful to health and the environment and to reduce testosterone – and is it obligatory to avoid them and suffice with cotton and wool? Secondly, the ruling on synthetic dyes, which are said to be dangerous, and what is the ruling on imitating fashion designs and placing one’s own brand?

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What is mentioned about the possibility of harm from industrial materials does not necessitate their prohibition. The prohibited harm is that which is clear and not usually open to interpretation. As for imitating clothing designs without imitating the brand name, there is no religious impediment to it.

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