Off course, we all want to get the best deals in clothing. Yes, we want to get the highest quality for the lowest price. But who actually thinks where the cheap price is coming from? How can brands afford to sell at such lower prices?

Many brands have had scandals with maquiladoras, including GAP, Levi’s, Old Navy, Puma… but not all have solved their problems. Although Ocean Sky has made some progress, abusive treatment has been reported. According to Maquila Solidarity Update, a worker gains wages that almost cover one quarter of a family’s basic needs. Previous studies have revealed workers gaining $6 (U.S) daily.

Duty-free and tariff-free materials are being imported to be manufactured, and then re-exported to be sold. Yet, workers are being abused. As consumers pay the lowest prices, the workers are the ones really paying for it.

So, before wanting to buy the cheapest prices, why not think on how the production is being processed?