Source: Supply Chain Movement
Summary
Two Cambodian factories, New Star Shoes and Power Glory Footwear, were fined $1,500 each for burning fabric scraps as fuel. A study by the Fashion Revolution found that shareholders penalized companies for cancelling orders during the Covid-19 pandemic. Three Bangladeshi manufacturers halted work due to safety issues, including cracks in building structures and inadequate fire safety measures.
Our Reading
The look feels familiar.
Factories burning fabric scraps as fuel is a repeat of a decades-old problem. The Fashion Revolution’s study highlights the ongoing struggle for transparency in the supply chain. Shareholders penalizing Covid cancellations shows the industry’s prioritization of profits over people. Bangladeshi manufacturers halting work over safety issues is a cycle of negligence and neglect. The industry’s inability to learn from past mistakes is a trend that continues to repeat itself.
The environmental and social costs of fast fashion remain a perpetual afterthought.
Author: Evan Null
