Slavery in Fashion - What you NEED to Know

[@PumpkinMozie]

I really wish this video would get more attention.

[@eldsflamma8286]

Never stop doing what you are doing! This is so important and people must know what they are buying is not only a new dress, pants, shoes but someones life!💔😪💔

[@AwkwardPasta004]

Things like this is why I’m learning to sew. It’s tradition in my family to learn to be a seamstress and I can’t wait until I’m able to start making my own clothes ❤️

[@megan2176]

And mending! I'm not a seamstress at all, but I'm getting better at using my sewing machine to mend my family's clothes. Feels so good to give an old piece new life! :)

[@AwkwardPasta004]

Megan I know! It feels good to have a hand in not only making clothes but taking care of your clothes!

[@lluthya]

I like that this is a bit more heavy. It's interesting and informative and and not to horror -like. Hence a good way to get people, who don't take the topic that seriously to listen up, without making them feel too defensive.

[@sarahv1468]

Thank you for the perfect subtitles. My first language isn't English and theses subtitles really help me to understand your channels. I love you🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@roxanaortega465]

This is so necessary.

[@megan2176]

I always love the thrift option. I consider myself a bit of a "lazy activist" in buying thrift... feels like the safest and easiest option, though I understand not always perfect (how stores dispose of the excess, how employees are treated, etc). So frustrating that with the rise in thrift store popularity and acceptance, there's also a rise in popularity of those super cheap websites like Wish and AliExpress. I'm raving about my thrift finds, and my friend is raving about the cheap crap she gets from AliExpress, probably made by workers you described in this video. Grrrrr, frustrating!

[@mimmikibilly]

I cannot imagine how low they pay their workers if you can get stuff for 10$ new. same with H&M and others. and high-end brands are not innocent either. and I found out from Sarah Hawkinson I guess that outlet stores usually carry cheaper new products rather than factory mistakes. I am baffled. if you can sell a t-shirt for 100$ you can afford paying your staff decent amounts of money.

[@trishwilson7517]

Bless you for being a voice and shining light into dark places, Erin. Awareness is the birthplace of change. I know it has been for me.

[@EricaHoytArmstrong]

Thank you for this video. Very informative and your delivery is always so loving and gentle. You are making a difference!

[@MrApplebite]

Thank you for posting this video! Always great content. We as consumers must be aware of modern slavery. We have to put end to it.

[@sarahv1468]

Thank you so much. I'm so happy to found this amazing channel😍💚💜💙❤💖

[@Annietheapple]

I learnt the other month that each person (not sure if just in Aus or in all western countries) has an average of 60 slaves working for them at one time. Crazy. Thanks for this video

[@jayathome2898]

I am coming back to your channel because of this important topic! I guess you lost me a while back with many seasonal look videos, and product reviews, etc, which are just not my personal interest, but I want to support this videos topic, as both a consumer and as a fellow Canadian. I try to participate as minimally as possible in fast fashion buy buying sustainably and ethically, when I can, keeping my clothes a long time, buying locally, and having a minimal wardrobe of about 10-12 items. I’m looking forward to seeing what I’ve missed and your content going forward!

[@quincemoth]

Thank you so much for being active for change!

[@diefraumitdemgelbenpulli]

Great Video and so important! Thanks for presenting this study. Greetings from Germany! 💛

[@EdnaShufflebottom]

I like your practical approach to issues like these as you've given great and reasonable examples of what the individual can do to lessen their contribution, when consumers can often feel overwhelmed and powerless when hearing about things (like modern slavery) that exist in industries that have such influence. Here in the UK, measures have been taken to ensure that (good) companies should have policies for the detection of modern slavery during the employment and procurement process, as well as creating a greater awareness in workplace culture. It seems contradictory that we are being encouraged to look out for signs of modern slavery during our daily interactions but not to the same degree in the products we buy.

[@bstrong5016]

Would love to hear more about your research in this area. You are bringing light. Thanks

[@Michelle-bk5uq]

Yes! Thank you for making this video. Awareness is the first step to creating change.

[@TS-wj2mp]

Thanks for shining the light on this horrific reality and bringing it out in the open

[@neiya8862]

Thank you. People need to know this.

[@niidiimii]

Fantastic video! The report is upsetting and fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[@joffson]

Good to talk about this! I saw Kristen Leo's vid about similar topic.

[@akemikurokawa]

Incredible video. Thank you for what you do and spreading awareness, truth, and knowledge. x

[@TheSassyscribe]

Thanks for putting this out there!

[@sgk3376]

Such an important topic, thank you for continuing to keep a focus on it. Wonderful video.

[@MyGreenCloset]

Thank you!

[@glennamartin193]

I am taking a Sociology class and this is very important! It’s called Globalization. A pretty word for a horrific work practice!

[@kagitsune]

Modern garment slavery is also common in the US, especially LA and NYC. I just left the fashion industry, partially because of this.

[@jayathome2898]

Thank you for bringing awareness

[@sparkle0859]

I'm so sad that sugar is on the list :( It's so hard for me to avoid products that contain sugar, but I don't buy plain sugar (only fair trade sugar or other sweeteners)

[@Fati-mf2lz]

I’m finding it hard to find ethical fabrics. Do you have any tips on how to find ethical fabrics?

[@AliceHoo]

Thanks for sharing this video. This is a truly vital and I hope it makes a stand for the slave workers.

[@sarahbrgh7986]

Hello, what editing software are you using please? :) I checked in your description box but couldn't find it.

[@archanapaladugu368]

Thank you for sharing.

[@takadoshika5]

So heart breaking 😔

[@deltaflute03]

Do you know of any fair trade fabric companies? I like to make things as a hobby and it’s difficult to find fair trade fabric. Thanks!

[@MyGreenCloset]

I know Offset Warehouse has some www.offsetwarehouse.com/ you can also look for local fabric mills or deadstock fabric.

[@sparkle0859]

omg thank you for this video, now I finally have something to show to those people who say, "But sweatshops give people jobs!" Also, can you please give the sources of the slavery examples you used in this video? That way I would sound more credible, and also I might use the sources to make a speech about fast fashion that I could use for my debate class.

[@GMAberry]

I pretty much only shop second hand but I always wonder; is it still ethical if the clothes were originally produced by slaves?

[@MyGreenCloset]

I have a video called, "Is it Ethical to buy Fast Fashion Secondhand?" which talk more about this!

[@neiya8862]

berry It's the best that you can do. You are not directly paying for it.

[@jaredhurtado7684]

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