Industrial Revolution II, a garment manufacturer in Haiti, is truly living up to its namesake- it epitomizes how working conditions in clothing factories can be reformed for the better. IRII is supported by celebrities such as Matt Damon and Donna Karan, and it hopes to obtain clothing orders for high end clothes in the future. What makes this company different is the fact that they truly abide by their ethical mission statement. Workers are paid more than minimum wage, are trained in multiple skills, have access to an onsite health clinic and high-end machinery, among other benefits as well.

A look into the factory:

The company’s endeavor gives workers a safe environment to work in and equips them with skills that make them assets enabling them earn more in the future. The value of each individual is recognized and his or her abilities are not exploited. Rather than focusing on cutting costs and quantity over quality, IRII preserves workers rights and strives to become a pioneer in Haiti for producing high quality clothes. This will hopefully establish Haiti as a potential producer of ethically made clothes, which is an issue consumers are concerned about today, and allow Western brands to consider moving production to this country.

Check out the article at http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-09-19/matt-damon-and-other-celebs-back-a-high-end-apparel-factory-in-haiti