The Debrief | Why Can’t Fashion Fix Its Labour Exploitation Problem? Sustainability editor Sarah Kent, executive editor Brian Baskin, and senior correspondent Sheena Butler-Young recently sat down to tackle a pressing issue plaguing the fashion industry: labor exploitation. Despite numerous exposés and promises of reform, the sector continues to grapple with systemic issues that harm […]
Why Can’t Fashion Fix its Links to Forced Labour?
Fashion’s Struggle with Forced Labour: The Case of Patagonia, Nike, and Lululemon For years, fashion brands have grappled with the dark reality of forced labor within their supply chains. Companies like Patagonia, Nike, and Lululemon have made significant efforts to tackle this issue head-on, particularly in key fabric suppliers in Taiwan. Despite their ongoing initiatives, […]
US considers adding Shein and Temu to forced labour list
US Considers Adding Shein and Temu to Forced Labor List Chinese retailers Shein and Temu are facing heat as the United States contemplates the possibility of placing them on a forced labor list. This move comes after allegations of human rights violations in their supply chains have surfaced, prompting concerns from various human rights organizations […]
‘Ethical’ Cotton Is Being Picked by Child Labourers in India, Watchdog Finds
“Unethical Practices Uncovered: Major Retailers Linked to Child Labor in Indian Cotton Farms” A recent report has shed light on a dark reality in the fashion industry – the use of child labor in Indian cotton farms supplying major retailers like Zara-owner Inditex, H&M Group, Gap Inc., and Amazon. The findings reveal a distressing connection […]