Fake labels or cheap imitations may seem a tempting deal but wearing such a garment can be dangerous to health. A racket has been unearthed in Bangalore. Clothes are purchased in bulk from Tirupur and other places. Chemicals and dyes are used to give the garments a fresh and unwrinkled appearance before being passed off as products of well-known brands.

Garments were seized with tags of Louis Philippe, Allen Solly, Puma, Nike, U.S. Polo and other famous clothing brands.

It’s suspected that these chemicals can harm the wearer of the garment. For one the chemicals used for enhancing the texture and color of garments can cause dermatitis. These chemicals can cause infections and allergy and can lead to complications in some cases.

Most of these fake products are sold in rural areas. Even the actual manufacturers find it very hard to differentiate between the original and fake products.

There is a huge market in India for fake copies of luxury brands selling everything from clothes, shoes, watches, accessories, phones and other electronics.

Bangalore is turning into a hub for counterfeits as the demand for goods, especially high-end footwear, clothing and accessories, is high. In some cases, the fakes are brought in from other states but a number of manufacturing units that specialize in copies have also opened up in the city.