The True Cost: Who Pays the Real Price for YOUR Clothes | Investigative Documentary

The True Cost: Who Pays the Real Price for YOUR Clothes | Investigative Documentary from 2015
This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing?
Filmed in countries all over the world, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums, and featuring interviews with the world’s leading influencers including Stella McCartney, Livia Firth and Vandana Shiva, The True Cost is an unprecedented project that invites us to an eye-opening journey around the world and into the lives of the many people and places behind our clothes.
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[@vt1527]

It´s kind of chilling to see how this documentary was made in 2015 and instead of changing for the better the current situation in relation to fast fashion got so much worse...

[@Itssshudaa]

Yess especially since the rise of shein and other webshops like that!!

[@hippiebits2071]

Good grief…I didn’t even put that together until you pointed it out.

[@arainasharma4392]

This is heartbreaking. More people need to watch it.

[@ENDEVRDocs]

So sad

[@davisholman6518]

@@ENDEVRDocs I have always been somewhat of a minimalist. Makes me feel glad and want to continue even more so. I am not like the typical woman - I only have five pairs of shoes at a time. Really.

[@nicolelang3109]

@@davisholman6518I love this! I think I have one pair of boots and one good pair of tennis shoes. I will admit I but a lot $1 flip flops 😂. I hate stuff!

[@FZ2HELL]

"Economics can be abusive if applied for profit only" . That was not written in any economics text book I studied at school.

[@the80386]

that's why we need to make philosophy and ethics courses mandatory throughout school.

[@nmrs9317]

hello, what you say is true.

[@victoriabishop1057]

Aziz Aziz It is a two way sword. Some one had spent lot of time efforts to reach where they are now to employ some one. As long as they don't forget their roots. By definition economics is the study of how society uses its limited resources. and that goes for businesses as well

[@smitty1647]

@@victoriabishop1057 not necessarily, someone can get a high power job through pure nepotism

[@h0tj0hn]

Nah, it's who gets the priority. The consumers or the employees.

[@1painter4hire]

Its important you guys bring back these documentaries, So many go unseen at time of release. Great Work , Thanks !!

[@ENDEVRDocs]

Thanks, there is more to come 😀

[@amandap9332]

@@ENDEVRDocs looking forward to them!

[@davisholman6518]

@@ENDEVRDocs just subscribed and thumb upped👏🏻

[@VijayaBjoshi]

1painter 4hire Do we need documentaries or action from all of us. there are hundred documentaries I care to remember but we are conditioned to the throw away culture

[@tunazzinamehjabin5118]

As an immigrant from Bangladesh- I wonder if there is really any solution to this problem. The poverty back home is so dire that working in the garments factory is the best possible life a 'regular' woman can have. Their lives were worse, much worse before the garments factories came in. When we breed more than we can feed- the economy falls. I used to work as a physician whose job was to give certificates to underage girls as 'healthy adults' who needed the job to feed their families. Women are violently harassed, ra*p*ed, impregnated in those factory areas and those never made the news. The back alley place where I worked- those girls came to abort. I dressed as a male to make it to that clinic safely, changed into a white coat, and dressed back into male clothing on my way home to survive attack. As a physician - I earned $14/ day after a 12 hour shift, which was much higher than what these women made. But many physicians can't even make that. It's just a nightmare out there in the third world, and 'boycotting' those brands will starve them to death. Better wages is by means- is the only logical approach, even though that means having a little more money will lead the people in the third world to breed even more, hence they will remain poor forever.

[@whendis.roberts9903]

They should be able to earn enough have families. That should not be an issue. That is our God Given Right. Noone should have to worry about not having enough. There is more than enough to go around. There's so much waste in This World its enough to feed and clothe everyone and pay everyone a fair wage. Makes me sick how Rick people waste alot of their money on junk mad things they do not need to survive. Rediculas... Corrupted GOVERNMENT.........

[@ericcestero2666]

Thank you for sharing. It's really a struggle to really balance the right to work, worker safety and benefits, and cheaper prices. I have friends and we discuss how we get bargains. We are always eager to share our discounts. I am starting to realize the bargain might be for the safety of a worker. However, we do want to keep the economy growing so everyone has a good safe job. If too many live minimalist lifestyles then new markets and opportunities for the poor wont open up. Our economy is based on growth only to provide opportunities for the poor, we have to destroy everything else including lives. And many of the politicians encourage this because they have been paid off to keep the poor wanting so they can profit and line their pockets.

[@Inquisitor2024]

It's incredibly sad that people are being exploited

[@kristijanakristijanic]

​​@@Inquisitor2024and animals!

[@azillliasmith2734]

Need more birth control your government needs to implement a program providing this for both sexes and people (mostly women sadly) have to campaign to bring this about......women everywhere have to support each other.......people in western societies have their share of appalling treatment too and we are not all swanning around in our " bloodstained"clothes oblivious to the suffering of other people..... I hope you are safe and things improve for all of us sooner rather than later....

[@boosted211]

This is slavery. You can cope as much as you want, say they can CHOOSE to not work, or at least their making money. Considering the profit generated, $2 dollars a day to risk your life is slavery. "Oh well they could starve" isn't an acceptable argument in the 21st century when we KNOW it's done simply so a handful of people can have more disposable income.

[@ashotofmercury]

This!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻☹️

[@grannylearns9156]

I agree! That limited consciousness argument, 'there's only black or white', is just that, limited! There are more than two choices.

[@boosted211]

@Emma waters I have thought about it. That's why I'm a communist. Capitalism is clearly broken.

[@iamthe1234567890]

I don't care. Its the best choice for them and the best choice for me. I'm not made of money, I sleep better at night saving money.

[@keishaloves1762]

@@iamthe1234567890 Of course you sleep better at night in your privileged bubble

[@dlewis11380]

This truly made me think twice about how carelessly I purchase clothes without thinking how it was made, I’m most definitely woke now. No more over excessive spending on clothes

[@minagica]

So that you save up to buy the more validly priced fair (or at least fairer trader) options instead. If we fully pull out of the market then I don't think producers would consider us enough pressure to consider improving their workers' conditions.

[@darknlovli]

Yeah we don’t think about it because it’s far removed from us

[@darknlovli]

@@minagica how likely is that gonna happen? All we can do is do what we can and share it with others. It’s sad human are so self destructing

[@stevemartinez7153]

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[@swallowedinthesea11]

People are watching Pewdiepie. Content like this sadly don't get the attention they deserve.

[@James-mw7zv]

Rich corporations see poor ppl as an opportunity to enrich themselves.

[@mayaraandressa9965]

This is capitalism. Only exploitation of the poorest.

[@nishant54]

@@mayaraandressa9965 fool don't blame capitalism it's the best system of governance just bring those greedy cheaters under justice

[@Wamrage76]

@@mayaraandressa9965 Rich keep getting richer and poor keep getting poorer.

[@SCtopogigio]

@@Wamrage76 🤣 someone doesn't understand how jobs work.

[@elvirajameson3753]

@@SCtopogigio You're that someone.

[@ShinyBubbbbles]

What a great documentary. I’ve been unsettled about the amount of anything and everything Americans consume. It hit me one day in a huge Target. I thought, why is there so much stuff. We don’t need all of this. After that, I noticed the amount of clothing each clothing store sells. It’s ridiculous. I am buying more fair trade clothes and home goods. I’m fortunate in my life that I can do that. It’s quite expensive but each and every fair trade purchase matters, big time. No human or animal should ever suffer for clothing, cosmetics, toiletries, etc. The fashion industry needs A LOT of changes. For the good of humanity and our earth.

[@bereal6590]

That's how it hit me, too much pointless stuff itswhat Capitalism is built on its all a lie! Plus if x costs y that means I have to work z number of hours to get it. If it's not essential, my personal time is worth more to me than working more to get stuff I don't need ✌

[@ellanina801]

I agree. It’s better to buy good quality stuff that is sourced well because it can last longer. People can get paid more for their time, and the money shouldn’t profit the executives, it needs to profit those who actually put in the labor. The executives can make an income, but it shouldn’t be on the labor of others, just a small percentage added into the price. It’s important to remember always that the cheaper an item is, the more negative and long term impacts it will have.

[@loanicastillo3327]

I feel You deeply. I realized I actually have enough clothing for now. Any New clothing is Just an unneeded temptation for now because of variety. It is Hard to say no, but You can. From Dominican Republic.

[@PadreAmores]

Store sell spence clothes, blankets, ect

[@ndjubilant8391]

​@@PadreAmoresdo you mean expensive? I don't understand

[@Thee_Ambitious_Human]

I cried seeing the garment factory collapse victims.... I am a fashion designer/seamstress and it is so hard to put garments together... I really felt it.

[@rollyherrera623]

Having worked at Saks 5th Avenue; I have learned that consumerism has no conscience..Price doesnt matter, nor the person who made it..Its a sad tale...If people only knew.

[@ENDEVRDocs]

Sad

[@jadedjene8786]

My God. And when we learn the price that is paid, what will we do?

[@alaalfa8839]

I am not against mass production, with all the machines, but it should have some rules, not based on some crazy cometitions that have no rules...Human is not a machine.. They should be treated as humans not as a robots.

[@NiklasSony]

@@alaalfa8839 if the owners and many consumers are robots themselves who doesn't emphatize and knowledge this, then there's nothing to do. For the owners the human life doesn't matter because they will take the next poor person to work for less than 3 dollars a day. And as it was described what happened to the union members as Shima told.

[@SkromnitsaKrasotka]

This film made me cry and at the same time feel proud that I`ve never been a victim of consumerism, - I wear things until they fall apart, for decades, and I do look stylish I believe. This documentary is sooo different from the ones I`ve seen before - the music, array of opinions and views presented, quality and narration. Thank you so much for reminding me to be aware of how and where the clothes come from and for educating others ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ENDEVRDocs]

thank you 🙏 for such a great comment. While I do really make an effort to reuse, repurpose and recycle One can always to better. And I will. Inspiration through you 😀

[@CharleneOrtizTraining]

Me too! I have clothes i still wear since before I met my husband and we've been together for 25 years.

[@SkromnitsaKrasotka]

@@CharleneOrtizTraining It is a matter of buying quality clothes and looking after them properly ;-)

[@idgaf.28]

It's sad. Where would the fashion industry be if it wasn't for them. God Bless Them 🙏🏼

[@stranayadevushka]

I agree with you. I also love going to the thrift store!

[@locazahra]

Not so long ago, mid to late 2000s, there were numerous documentaries on sweatshops and big name brands like Nike getting embroiled in the scandal. Then it just died down, and fast fashion became even faster. We're on full speed ahead to our destruction and it feels like there's nothing we can do about it because the systems are too large and too rich to bring down. The only way is for the masses, the consumers to stop and fight against exploitation. Individual lifestyle changes alone will not make a dent in the colossal industry.

[@JetstreamBarbr]

i like yogurt

[@angham3829]

Luke 12:15 English Standard Version 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

[@wasifmahamud5700]

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[@wasifmahamud5700]

ok

[@lorenagonzalea]

things will never change until WE start making the difference, let´s stop thinking huge corporations will start to care, little by little and one by one we can make a differece, not only for us but for those people who risk their lives working there, abd for the climate change !

[@M15Guys]

Everyone needs to watch this and realise how many lives are compromised in the creation of fast fashion ......

[@alisonhunt9459]

What’s WBC please ?

[@M15Guys]

@@alisonhunt9459 Hi Alison - it stands for Westboro Baptist Church who hold demonstrations across America, using terminology such as God Hates America / God hates Gays / God Hates Soldiers etc etc - so it’s a play on that to turn the tables on them as a hate group x

[@RR-mv1vr]

The story about the mother having to leave her daughter in the village so she can work is heartbreaking 💔how happy she was to see her own parents after a year…wow, how strong she is…truly admirable,we can be so spoilt 😔

[@paulenright4976]

Not just the west china's and many other countries huge middle class is putting even more strain

[@sookwilson5926]

there is a whole lost generation of children left behind by working parents in the cities around the developing countries, including China. They see their family twice a year.

[@Draniula]

True. When I left Poland to work in the UK I could get back home twice a year too,and I was very miserable and felt so exployed by Brits ,now I still feel the same way but I realize that those people on the other side of the globe are being so much more exployed by Brits,American,nations who think so highly of themselves.

[@aileenmoore7503]

@@paulenright4976in china it has long been the case that parents work and grandparents bring up the children. It’s across all classes, not just the poor. Please don’t confuse a nations cultural norms with cruelty. It seems odd to us but it is their way.

[@azillliasmith2734]

@@Draniulago back to Poland if you are being exploited by "the Brits" or feel you are, what are you doing anyway are you a sex worker?

[@joulia254]

What a documentary! As a rising entrepreneur starting my own fashion brand, I am so happy I watched this before making a choice on clothing manufacturers. my heart goes out to Shima ❤️

[@magdapracsiu3096]

A woman of 23 but with the life experience of 10 women of 100 years in the Western world. My heart goes out to her... Such a hard and unfair life!

[@sabnamgurung6226]

This is why I only buy clothes if I needed them n don’t care about fashion. I have some clothes which I have been wearing for more than 5 years. We need to save our planet 🌎

[@gwenmarquezlovesbtsmonstax458]

I keep buying clothes only if I need them for school and stuff. Then my old clothes that I’m too big for are given to kids who need them most

[@minagica]

I actually still wore some items from highschool 15 years later, but then I gained just enough weight for them to stop being more comfortable than less 😕 But it didn't start with knowing about fast fashion, I'm kind of glad I'm not rich in these moments...

[@victoriabishop1057]

sabnam gurung forget the planet save ourselves- planet will be saved that way. Charity starts at home. U doing right thing...

[@tatjanasiljeg2429]

I have clothes that I bought for 25 years ago... I love it!

[@716Rosy]

U r right.

[@mckcpaul1]

The people at the top of this industry are only concerned about buying a bigger yacht or another vacation home, profits over people is their only goal, you would think that the people who put together this documentary would at least have the guts to tell the viewers the truth!

[@anthonyholley2796]

This is nothing new at all , slavery is a well taught lesson concerning the world we live in they only care about money.

[@esmay3612]

I think we al already know that

[@apoliticallevi]

I think that is pretty much the whole point of this documentary. It precisely what its about. Why should they say it? Its in the title and throughout the whole video they are exposing people who pay close to nothing and expose these employees to horrendous conditions. Its throughout the whole video, did you miss that?

[@rosiepestel7836]

True

[@CharleneOrtizTraining]

@@apoliticallevi exactly! That was such an ignorant and disrespectful comment. It's clear how much work went into this documentary and they did an awesome job.

[@xXxserenityxXx]

That was powerful and very upsetting.

[@ENDEVRDocs]

Yes, so sad. Thanks for watching.

[@shuaibmussa7786]

No I actually found it very funny

[@jacksonmcnuggets7488]

The lady who says it’s ok for them to be making clothes for Americans…. What a horrible person, they can and they’ll do it happily, if only basic safety and fair wages are put into place. This is heartbreaking

[@sharpaycutie2]

Right like lady were talking about the conditions and the massive rate they produce them at not seeing itself…😒

[@akoamoseetave3091]

We are jobless in Africa. We need foreign investors that can't came due to the lack of financial infastructure. Half of the blame goes to the government of Bangladesh and half to the foreign investors. If the government can subsidise labour to beef up the 2 dollar a day that's ok.

[@bigbarry8343]

@@akoamoseetave3091 their $2 a day goes further than $100 a day in many places in America.

[@gabrielabenavides8315]

Thank you to all the people who made this documentary possible and to those who shared their stories this won’t be forgotten I hope this will make an impact and open the eyes of many before it’s to late

[@punkyoliverio]

I really hope consumer behavior change drastically and quickly towards HANDMADE, LOCAL, ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY, & SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE.

[@CharleneOrtizTraining]

Seeing those black Friday people just sickens me. The greed is absolutely incredible. When covid first got here it was insane how much people were hoarding everything leaving nothing for other people. It's absolutely shameful. The past two years my husband and I have been living in a converted shuttle bus and I love it. We got rid of so many things and there's still so much more I want to get rid of because I simply don't need it. I'm not at all a minimalist. I love my clothes, purses, shoes, etc, but I realize I don't need to have 50 purses or 50 pairs of shoes. Because our space is now limited if we want to buy something new we have to choose something to get rid of. Even in this small space I still have a lot of clothes and more than I need with everything. My mom says she hates seeing me live this way, but I'm so happy. Our bus is beautiful. We bought an acre of land in a small desert town in Nevada and we have a beautiful view of the mountains and the desert landscape because we're fairly isolated and surrounded by a lot of land. I've lived in big cities my whole life and I've had my fill. I love living more simply now. I wish everyone could find happiness living a simpler life without feeling the need to hoard stuff they don't need.

[@KYLE1654-v7m]

That's humanity for ya. Selfishness and Greed.

[@3namechangezalowdevry90day7]

Stock up on what you DO need and don't pay attention if they call you a hoarder. Those (0\/id shelves happened because of panic buyers who weren't prepared.

[@Draniula]

I envy you ,in a good way. Wish you all the best.

[@sharellekereopa757]

Thank you for bringing this to light, it has definitely changed the way I think about clothing and I feel soo much compassion and honour for the women in Bangladeshi who work harder than I ever have. I hope better days come for them all!

[@TheDowntownHermit-xj6rq]

This is one of the many reasons I buy my clothes second hand. My money goes to decent causes, And the clothing stays out of the landfills.

[@leninhadeandrade4173]

Concordo plenamente com você 😊❤❤ eu customizo todas as minhas antigas e novas peças 😊❤❤ Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.

[@user-dj8gt6ik7c]

How do you know your money goes to decent causes

[@TheDowntownHermit-xj6rq]

@@user-dj8gt6ik7c Because I have shopped there for over twenty years. It's run by the local ministerium. They are very transparent about where the proceeds go via news stories and they post the reports in the store. I know most of the people who work there.

[@TheDowntownHermit-xj6rq]

​@@user-dj8gt6ik7cIt's simple: Ask. My local thrift shop is insanely low priced, And the money goes to local causes. I asked about it, And the volunteers were more than happy to detail all the local causes.

[@longwhitemane]

Never underestimate the power of greed, especially in yourself.

[@bereal6590]

Truth, greed for money and greed for power

[@kmckie5025]

I'm so happy they're still people like Shima willing to put themselves at risk to make change in their environment. I wish they didn't have to, but it truly makes me want to do something about it. This is beyond what I imagined is happening in the world 😓

[@yengsabio5315]

Life cycle analysis is really much needed for the fashion (clothing) industry.

[@ENDEVRDocs]

True

[@amandap9332]

Hassan minhage does a good one on patriot act. It's on Netflix. He covers a ton of subjects.

[@karan26mumbai]

@@amandap9332 what is it about

[@amandap9332]

@@karan26mumbai its a show on Netflix that highlights issues in our society. Hes not currently making new episodes, i think he had some kind of fallout with Netflix or something. But, the old episodes are still there.

[@karenk469]

Brought me to tears to see what our corporate greed and obsession with looks and clothing has caused.

[@mirelaudrea8633]

A lot of documentaries should be shown to schools! Great job Endevr!👏🙏

[@harshitbasand9641]

Actually in india we very poor people

[@justinsu7241]

not just clothing, this is every industry

[@TrumanGN]

An evil world, full of evil people. Fortunately there's always good people with empathy and morals fighting these monsters.

[@gardenlifelove9815]

Why do people justify suffering? That lady talking about how they could be doing worse?.. that lady needs to spend a few days working in one and see just how poorly children and everyone in general gets treated.

[@DavidEVogel]

Why do people justify suffering? So that Walmart can sell cheap stuff.

[@gremlin633]

she is justifying me, cause i buy nike asics and adidas all made in 3rd word cheapest countries. maybe she s justifying you too. she s just making sense. you don t like it? buy made in italy, what s the problem

[@queenie.lawyergirl.pittymom]

You should see who makes your iphones

[@Elpolpo2]

I know but right now you’re writing with your phone so it’s controversial

[@shannonjohnson4314]

@@Elpolpo2 we're also wearing clothes. We need to protect one another.

[@CamillaRules892]

Is no one going to talk about that psychopathic woman who was dismissive and practically complacent with the conditions the workers have to endure.

[@nooneatall1784]

That was shocking.

[@3namechangezalowdevry90day7]

She's saying a job sewing clothes is these people's " lesser evil", not that it's an awesome opportunity, or that it was ok for their supervisors to beat them for forming unions. Look back at the industrial revolutions of the UK or the USA and you'll see a lot of similar situations to what's going on in Bangladesh now.

[@djanedjd]

Coming from a third world country this made me cry 😢. Even though I don't buy brand new clothes often as I value second hand clothing, this made me realize my spending in clothes. My heart is breaking for some of us who are too poor to say no to this kind of work.

[@jacquelinewalker-5731]

everyone needs to teach their children about the material and to sew.

[@harshitbasand9641]

But I'm from india myself actually in india we very poor people

[@harshitbasand9641]

Our average wage is like this only

[@fatimakhan4671]

@@harshitbasand9641 Indias minimum wage is 62$(176rs) a month while this documentary shows the workers earning much less

[@sonnetsoftheapocalypse]

@@fatimakhan4671 the thing is, the law is never enforced so that many companies get away with paying less than what's supposed to be paid.

[@karan26mumbai]

@@harshitbasand9641 hi me too bro. What do u do

[@JA-pn4ji]

Those brave women of Bangladesh who singlehandedly and literally through their blood, sweat, and tears lifted that country - away from one of the world's poorest, to the world's fastest growing. They deserve an economic medal, not humiliation. It's a shame that the parasitic 'democratic' government is not improving the condition of both workers and the educational system.

[@TreasaAldrema]

This was very eye opening. As a fashion student this was something I will continue to keep in mind as I go future in my career.

[@veseyexclusive]

So informative and heart wrenching. Every consumer needs to watch this in order to make conscious buying decisions 🌿👕🖤💚

[@teresahiggs4896]

It’s because of greed. We in America, used to buy things that were made very well and lasted. And when they ripped or were worn, we repaired them, or used the items to make other items, like quilts, pillows, made worn adult clothing into children’s clothing. Now few people have the time or knowledge of how to make their own clothing or even do basic repairs like replacing a button. We have businesses, places that can do these things , alter clothing, do repairs, but it’s easier to throw the clothing away and buy new, it probably costs less to buy new than have the old repaired. And the quality of clothing has gone way down. It’s like they are deliberately designed to be disposable, from the fabrics , zippers, buttons chosen, to the way the clothing is contracted is designed to be disposable. If we had kept manufacturing in the US, then fast fashion couldn’t have developed. We have to pay American ( or workers in the western developed world) workers a fair wage , we can not treat pay them low wages, have them work in unsafe buildings like the developing countries do. But it was the sheer greed of business owners who weren’t satisfied with the profits being made using American workers, they saw how much more money they could make by taking manufacturing, to developing countries,taking advantage of them, and their lack of laws about working conditions, labor, unions and child labor. Like the one man said, squeezing the garment workers and factories again and again to keep getting their product made for lower and lower prices. It’s obvious so,erhing has to give! Those in the US that have to constantly have “new” clothing are also part of the problem. People have to be trendy, and ask “ what is trending now in clothing?” Personally I like clothing that is classic in design and natural materials. Clothing you can wear any time and it not be dated or people say “ oh that dress is dated, it looked like 1990’s fashion” . A classic look.

[@charlene6306]

The best documentary I’ve seen so far on the topic. Thought provoking and hard hitting. Beautifully and sensitively put together Just shared it on Twitter. This needs to be seen. We need to have this honest conversation with ourselves and our friends. The token gestures we all make to ‘save the planet’ are hollow and empty when we happily purchase a garment for a few pounds. Recycling that garment at a charity shop is just a form of green washing. It’s obscene. It needs to stop!

[@grrlinduluth]

if you ewant an honest conversation with yourself then go deeper into the root cause,all these modern day labor countries-their ancestors all once had farmland with tradition to pass it down to their kids-well they had like 10 kids each and guess what the farms got so small because they divided and gave to their kids for generations,they could not live off them,and they kept having all theses kids..when they had no work big companies brought them jobs-and that took away jobs from other people in other countries who are now poor.first part in save the planet-time for the poor to learn budgetting,planning and stop having kids you cant afford,biggest problem in every countries history.yes its sad some exploit,but putting the guilt trip on most of society is wrong-the econmics in each country is different too,you cant compare wages.these countries need to handle their poor their own way

[@emillymanco1431]

Esse documentário é extremamente importante, estou usando ele em minha aula de redação.

[@Antistylestyleclub]

*Friendly reminder to always look second hand first* 😊 And support your local seamstresses

[@roden70]

Second hand shops usually don't have plus size clothes. I just buy good quality and wear my clothes completly off. Most of my shirts are organic certified cotton. No shrinking, good quality. Not something to throw away after your're fed up with an item.

[@grannylearns9156]

Supporting local seamstresses & tailors is great (as is sewing your own). But remember that fabric is made in the same terrible working conditions for the same ultra low wages. I sew. I try to recycle fabric or shop for quality fabric made under fair conditions. Hard to find.

[@paulkoester9242]

Yes. And their are online groups that recycle and re imagine clothes from stores. Alot of people buy used sheets and duvet covers to make dresses and curtains.

[@ndjubilant8391]

I want to say this as kindly as I can. I, too, wear plus clothes. There is a connection between debt, overweight and clutter. It's going to take a wholistic cure for me, a whole lifestyle change. Peace.

[@KYLE1654-v7m]

Makes me happy I never really cared about clothing all the much. I always hated how many humans will continue to buy a lot of clothing they don't really need.

[@spiffyjass]

This is making me SOB 😭😭😭😭😭 this is why I am deciding to make my own handmade wardrobe !

[@BillyBobThe8th]

Absolutely devastating that making clothes is these women's whole LIVES and just a small part of ours.

[@BillyBobThe8th]

Women in the beginning's attitude is so shocking too, how can she essentially say "not my country not my problem"... how can she endorse treatment of humans like that. Vile

[@CK1NY]

Well said ❤

[@59Love1]

Always the poorer you are the more you suffer in life

[@punkyoliverio]

Will we ever change? Sad part about being human.

[@OrbitalTrails-x5s]

I don't advocate violence but it really is the only way

[@greenwoodlakehana]

I hope we can provide all workers good wages and SAFE conditions!! We need to show these companies that we care about the workers. I know i do. I'm grateful for what they make us. ❤

[@greenwoodlakehana]

@Harshit Kapoor I am aware, I hope it gets better for the future. I love india ❤ Hope you and your family are safe during these tough times 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@greenwoodlakehana]

@Harshit Kapoor I'm from US, its alright here. lot of gun violence and crime near my area. but its nice. wish you could visit

[@TonyJose9162007]

A great thanks to all the people who worked behind for this great work.

[@rog5184]

we vote for these companies with every dollar we spend! Stop buying fast fashion, support ethically sourced brands.

[@bgraham928]

You are absolutely correct! Three great alternatives I can think of right off the bat are Bayside shirts, Texas Jeans and SAS shoes. All three companies manufacture in the US and treat their workers decently.

[@thejenksxo]

Don't know what to think, when I leave for work, there is a homeless camp that I pass every day. Now this documentary, raises questions...

[@Jackie.Bautista]

Thank you for sharing and making this film. Never knew anything about "True Cost" of fashion until watching this documentary as a homework assignment in Enviromental Biology Class. This is defintely opened my eyes to the ugly side of the fashion industry. As a result, I will be more careful about how I spend my money.

[@mbololwamundia1460]

It would be interesting if the CEO's of major corporations worked in these conditions.

[@HellenofTroy897]

I am subscribed to Endevr. My eyes have been opened to so much. Keep up the good work.

[@ENDEVRDocs]

Thanks 😀

[@rahnuma11]

Funny how we put a price on priceless things.....no amount of clothes produced is as precious as Shima and her kid.....great documentary!

[@kaydiangel2445]

No where in America does a shirt cost $3.00, 😮 they are being lied to. Even Walmart is like $14 where I live. And a nice clothing store is like at least $20. Even charity thrift stores like goodwill are $5. I feel bad these factories are being lied to and taken advantage of. 😢 It's sad. And horrible for them to work in a building that is not safe. Breaks my heart all the mom's and sisters who died a very painful death. 😢💔

[@glow1815]

And Walmart jeans is like $25-30 dollars

[@freedomisthechoicesyoumake8594]

Dollar tree and 5 below have $5 t-shirts and pants. 😂😂😂

[@MayaLuv-xp7ux]

Depends, maybe not so much adult clothes but I’ve found clothes for my kids for $5-$10 & sometimes $3 on sale. Like Walmart/target.

[@CK1NY]

3 to 5 buck clothes usually sold only on clearance racks at seasons end in the smallest or hugest sizes or ugliest colors , styles with many sold are damaged sold as, "as is ". At 5 Below stores yes has decent 5 buck tee shirts definitely mass produced in sweat shops. To think that 5 buck tee shirt was made by someone likely making 15 cents an hour if that and living a slaves existence working in unsafe conditions away from their loved ones... damn that's so very sad. 😢😢😢

[@krislatoya7556]

From time to time I often wonder if a child or adult made my clothes because I know they aren't paid much

[@kellykara498]

All these so called fashionistas and Instagram influencers, all these snobbish fashion designers should have a good look at this and at least AT LEAST apologize.

[@haiderm1384]

What's an apology gonna do? The system needs to be dismantled or overhauled

[@harshitbasand9641]

Actually in india we very poor people

[@roxanneweichinger9318]

kelly kara, 👍Well said!

[@ndjubilant8391]

I agree Kelly Kara

[@twoforty252]

My country has suffered because of these clothing factories... globalism is terrible for humanity

[@Victoria-rl4cu]

Corrupt governments in your country facilitate this. Wealth enters your country but most of it goes straight to the hands of few

[@41kils]

"Clothes are fundamentally a part of what we wish to communicate about ourselves." In my experience the most fashionable people are some of the worst at doing family.

[@BrendanGFoster]

It should be mandatory that all the employees and managers/owners in the corporate offices of the companies using these garment factories should work a week in one of the factories, and live with the one of the workers families for that week.

[@gauldensolis5923]

I am studying economy, my recently new fear is ending working for a company like this ones

[@gts5784]

I came out of the trap of consumerism( If that's the word).Now I own less clothes. I constantly hand over the dress to others if I don't use it. And that too in a good condition.

[@amishasharma427]

This is one of the best documentaries I have seen so far. They classify that the clothes we wear are made from the blood of the people. I don't want to wear something made from the blood and this will now help me think more about how I spend my money on clothes now.

[@lisacantacuzene-sb6ih]

I have a sweat shirt that my dad gave me, that he wore in college. It is 90 years old. I still wear it. It’s cotton.

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Back when they made clothes that last

[@joangog]

YOU DONT NEED THAT MANY CLOTHES. Even fast fashion clothing can last 5+ years with proper care...

[@harshitbasand9641]

How's life there compared to india like I'm

[@MayaLuv-xp7ux]

I buy what’s within my families budget, but I do try to limit how many times a year we shop. Not doing second hand when the stores near me are almost retail price, once in a while I’ll buy from a small business if they’re having a good sale. I can’t say I won’t shop at any of these stores, just that I won’t buy a ton of extra clothes I don’t need.

[@fettersofdromi]

The worst thing is that nothing has really changed at all since Rana Plaza. Money is worth more than lives in this world.

[@gracethroughfaithbloodofje4753]

The LOVE of money is the root of all evil

[@siaf2398]

PLUS - the OWNERS of the company/garment must not care, they don't change, they continue to get paid

[@ENDEVRDocs]

Sad.

[@niqerfaguettranykyke]

The major fashion chains that do bussiness with these garment owners dont care about the working environment for these garment workers.

[@ralphcastillo9266]

I haven’t watched these types of Docs for a while, but for several years now I stopped buying clothes made in these countries. I just cannot in good conscience buy it knowing what is behind the production of this stuff 😞

[@enaid54]

My mother did this in AMERICA for very little money until they moved everything over to China. Before she worked sewing clothes, she picked potatoes. It's not just the other countries being taken advantage of. Not all Americans are rich. We have plenty of poor people struggling to put food on the table.

[@INTOTHEPIT]

There is hardly any branch of industry that doesn’t make me sick to the stomach!

[@subhp3917]

Wow.. such a powerful thought provoking video...its been so long i have seen a video like this.. first of all huge reapect for the team who gathered all info and made this video... i loved 😍 the intro so as the ending" the most "😍

[@Canjeero314]

The sheer number of clothes being made is absolutely frightening. It unnecessary for companies to producing that much, hope they find a smarter way

[@marcotsang6767]

I used to work in China and observed the cruel changes! The Chinese factories struggled to compete and win the world orders, with minimum wages and ever increasing requirements on safety and human rights, factory owners needed to increase the prices, then orders flowed to cheaper neighboring countries like Vietnam, then Sri and Bangladesh, so who’s fault? Still blaming the Asian government? No, it is those greedy American companies or, sadly, all consumers! You say everyday human rights but you refused to pay for it! What a hypocrite 👎👎👎👎👎👎

[@ainacasabon2263]

Hello Marco. I think you are absolutely right! I am currently doing some work to raise awareness about labor exploitation in the fashion industry. It would help me a lot if you could tell me some things about the conditions under which you worked. It can be totally anonymous if you don't want to share any private details. Thank you very much!

[@paillette2010]

13.52 Benjamin Powell's argument has been around since the 80's and beyond: basically we are happy to take your corrupt government to ensure labor is dirt cheap, but we also think we are adding value to your community. Some of the best doublespeak I've ever heard.

[@smmcb647]

I refuse to buy the cheap rubbish available in the shops, particularly knowing the slavery behind the product. Therefore I reuse, alter and sew my own clothes to suit my needs. It’s not that hard to follow your conscience.

[@petrieberries]

Thank you for spreading this important information. Fantastic video 💛

[@SugarbabySunny]

I have clothes from high school still.

[@RS-oi9ty]

Smart as a whip, that dear Shima👍🏼. Her tears made me cry. I hate all those fast fashion outlets, and either have my clothes altered, buy used, or get my best friend (who’s a designer) to make clothing for me that I then keep for years & years.

[@rifat24sunny34]

this documentary is really in another level.keep going

[@willgrantresults]

this film was too good and enlightening. thank you for making this! for real!

[@dianafredriksson4564]

I’m gonna start sowing my own clothes after I saw this. And buy secondhand again like I used to. Live minimalistic. Bought a bunch of stuff from SHEIN last week. I’m so so sorry for all the workers suffering. I did hear about this before, but never saw it. I’m so sorry…

[@kuba1976]

Any chance to help this lady and her daughter from Bangladesh ?

[@rkt81]

Just buy from someone working hard locally. Look at "made in tag" and decide who got what, before buying stuff you need or don't need.

[@AmamiHarukaX3]

@@rkt81 but than the question is, what will they in Bangladesh doing, when they lost their work? It will be really great when someday that lady and others become some real money for their beautiful work.

[@rkt81]

@@AmamiHarukaX3 There are people looking for products and services locally. A bengladeshi is getting those peanut at the expense of some one in US going out of work and even homeless unable to compete with the prices, which he or she has to charge considering the living costs. Whereas the bengladeshi is taken advantage of cheap labor and working condition, which is not helping them to live but survive. So who benefitted in this whole transaction. Don't undermine the need of a worker who has gone unemployed and hungry to the ones being paid peanuts in india, pakistan, srilanka, cambodia, kenya where the living costs is anyway lot cheaper.

[@sca8217]

@@AmamiHarukaX3 oh, the solution is not stopping manufacturing overseas. But they can definitely be reimbursed at a better rate so that they do not have to work on pitiable conditions. Designers cannot wash their hands off the repercussions of low cost commodities on the global manufacturing and recycling chain by saying that if the workers weren't making clothes, they would starve.

[@torot2463]

There are charities called Awaj Foundations, Bangladesh Centre for Workers Solidarity and The Circle NGO that directly donate to female garmet workers who are in a similar situation. Stopping production hurts these women more, then they have no work to go to! What people should be doing is campaigning for workers to get better wages and hours, not stopping their sale of goods because that effects the workers more then the management.

[@arslanaziz5819]

I bought levies or denim banded jeans from Outlet of Navena Textile in Lahore For just 2 Dollar But in levies store that same jeans price is 40 to 60 dollar

[@ENDEVRDocs]

So sad and wrong.

[@user-lz1zb1kp1c]

I’m going to write about this on my human right composition for my summer homework . Most of Japanese students are wearing fast fashion, and they don’t know why those clothes are low costs. This topic and movie must be picked up on human rights education at schools. I’m learning English at school, but even so,my English skills are poor😩

[@subhp3917]

Great to hear.. all the best

[@Philadelphiamalayale]

What these poor people in other countries will do without the clothing industry. We say things sitting in our airconditioned homes. I worked in a clothing factory when I came from India. You do whatever needs to be done to survive.

[@m10lady38]

I’m so glad I watched this!!

[@Girlwthegrnbkpk]

Is that young mom still making just $10/month? Is there anyway to help her on a monthly basis so she doesn’t have to leave her little girl for such long periods?

[@torot2463]

I’m not sure on how you can help her directly! But there is a Bangladeshi charity which works with female garmet workers called the Awaj Foundation, they have a donation page on their website.

[@harshitbasand9641]

@вылижи_мне писю being indian myself our wage is much less then 10 dollars

[@harshitbasand9641]

@Jess D being indian myself our wage is much less then 10 dollars a day

[@fatimakhan4671]

@Jess D not really? 1 dollar is roughly 75 rs. Rent varies largely by where you live, but where I live (Mumbai) 375 rs is nowhere near most living costs unless you're planning on living your life in slums..

[@kimberleyjones704]

Thanks KZbin! A Levi’s advert while I’m watching a sweatshop documentary! Classy 👌

[@АнтонинаОзерова-ч3ч]

God save this people from slavery 😢 God bring the Light to our hearts ❤ Clean the darkness

[@AnnmareeTV]

I avoid fast fashion at all costs, and 90% of my clothes are thrifted

[@DANALARSEN-ri8ow]

There are many such documentaries - this is the best one

[@renejansen7453]

Brilliant contrasts shown. Will make me think

[@MM-pj4bl]

The photo of the two dead people hugging...that killed me

[@shuaibmussa7786]

Same I’m dead 🤣🤣💀💀

[@thandekagumede2173]

Heart breaking

[@heathersmiliekiwi8528]

The advertisement before this started … a little girl buying cheap clothes…

[@dianabanana08]

and just like that, the softness of my clothes dont feel soft anymore. they now prick my conscience and tug at my heart to move. im going to fashion design school next year and then building my own business, but take this comment as my oath. im bringing change with me.

[@lovely_betzy]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@karolinakuc4783]

I wish you good luck

[@rozb554]

How did it go?