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Ethical school wear

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NorthernGravy · 30/06/2019 22:16

Anybody know where I can get some slightly more ethically produced school wear than the supermarkets? Having post Years and Years guilt that makes me realise that a £1 T-shirt is adding to the worlds problems and makes me part of the problem.

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WingingWonder · 01/07/2019 23:50

Hi, I know a lot about garment production and manufacturing, schoolwear is typically a loss leader, to get people into stores, and is designed to ensure that it is affordable for all.
It runs on huge fabric volumes, extremely efficient production planning and slots and is usually produced in factories low seasons and then stored.
If your concern is about disposeable cheap clothing- that’s different entirely, but garments that are worn daily and can be passed down, are probably the opposite of that

AuntieStella · 01/07/2019 23:56

Second hand sales.

Otherwise I think you'd just have to google for suitable Britissh ethical suppliers and pick the one you liked the look of

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