FOR PEOPLE & THE PLANET
Business ethics isn’t new. Understanding ethical principles and the way in which moral problems are handled in the workplace is common practice. But while business ethics looks at the ways in which a business environment should operate with honesty, integrity, loyalty, fairness, and with concern and respect for others, a modern and growing consumer priority is the ethical treatment of humanity and our Earth.
The fashion industry is one of the top polluting industries in the world, and with abysmal laws and regulations in many countries that fail to protect and support factory workers, the industry is eroding and disrespecting the environment and its people. In fact, the term “fast fashion” was coined to describe the exact manufacturing process whereby styles go from the runway to the manufacturing floor in an expedited manner to quickly capture and capitalize on trends. In this process, the supply chain is often compromised in order to meet consumer demand while offering styles at a very low cost.
What does this mean in practical terms? Dangerous manufacturing infrastructure, poor working conditions and pay, and zero prioritization of environmental impact.
So, what can we do—never buy clothing again? Of course not. But we can make better and more informed decisions about the apparel companies we support, and in turn, the people and ecoinitiatives we can help to uplift.
Taylor Stitch and The Root Collective are two brands that are getting it so right.
Taylor Stitch—a premium men’s apparel company with two San Francisco locations—designs and produces garments and footwear that are built to wear in not out. And while looking good and having the best stylishly rugged gear for all of life’s opportunities is important to
