Fast Fashion Facts

The True Cost of Fast Fashion: Why Your Wardrobe Choices Matter

The human cost of fast fashion extends far beyond environmental impact. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), over 170 million children are engaged in child labor globally, with many working in the fashion supply chain. In countries like Bangladesh, India, and China, children as young as 12 work up to 16 hours a day in hazardous conditions. Is not fair!

You might be thinking that all this is happening in other continents and there are no relation with the US. You are wrong, this is fast fashion, brands from everywhere that outsource or have factories in those countries, where regulations are not existent or not enforced. The fast fashion brands you buy in the US or Online are doing all or some of these practices and when purchasing from them you are enabling and supporting an unfair, abusive and destructive industry.

The numbers tell a devastating story:

Garment workers in Bangladesh earn as little as $96 per month, well below the living wage of $440 needed for basic necessities (Clean Clothes Campaign, 2023)
77% of major fashion brands believe there's a likelihood of modern slavery occurring in their supply chains (Fashion Revolution Transparency Index, 2022)
In India's garment industry, 85% of workers earn 15-50% below the living wage (Worker Rights Consortium, 2023)
Over 80% of garment workers worldwide report experiencing or witnessing workplace abuse (Global Labor Justice, 2022)
Working conditions remain dangerous:

The 2013 Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh killed 1,134 garment workers, highlighting unsafe factory conditions65% of garment workers report unsafe workplace temperatures and poor ventilation (Fashion Checker, 2023)

By choosing sustainable, ethically-made clothing, you're supporting fair labor practices and helping combat these systemic issues. One thoughtfully chosen garment can replace multiple fast fashion pieces while ensuring workers receive fair wages and safe working conditions.

We are changing the fashion industry, one garment at a time!