Worker-Friendly Apparel: Clothing Production at Its Finest

As consumers of retail apparel, each of us has a responsibility. That responsibility requires us to explore the mission and values of the companies we support. It is a fact that the production of clothing can lead to exploitation, discrimination and unsafe working conditions. Apparel manufactures and retailers are not all the same.

We have all heard of worker exploitation around the world. Every time you purchase apparel, you are making a decision. What you wear speaks much louder than just image, appearance, and/or status. Today, there are many ways that we can even passively support positive change. Voting with your dollar is one key way to increase the demand for worker-friendly retail apparel.

Brands such as American Apparel and Alternative Apparel for example offer stylish, comfortable, and affordable worker-friendly options. When we seek to find clothing that fits well, that accentuates our figure, or that feels comfortable, we should always consider the effects of its production. How did this garment get to my local shopping mall? Where is it made? Was this garment assembled by someone who was exploited? Does it support worker-friendly production?

As with many industries, the apparel industry does respond to demand. If we increase the demand for worker-friendly products, you can be sure that clothing companies will respond. Blankstyle recognizes the importance of moving wholesale and retail apparel in this direction. That is why we offer buyers like you the opportunity to vote with their dollar and make worker-friendly apparel production the norm.