Hipster Icon American Apparel Buys Honduras Sweatshop Shirts

[Judi Lynn]

Hipster Icon American Apparel Buys Honduras Sweatshop Shirts
Published 8 April 2017

For the first time in American Apparel’s history, the company has begun producing shirts in Honduras and neighboring Nicaragua.

For years, clothing manufacturer American Apparel has prided itself on producing “fair trade” products made entirely in the United States. It’s “Sweatshop Free” and “Made in USA” branding has transformed the company into a staple of hipster fashion.

But for the first time in American Apparel’s history, the company has begun producing shirts in Honduras and to a lesser degree in neighboring Nicaragua, the New York Post reports.

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The Canada-based manufacturer has frequently been accused of running sweatshops in Global South countries, including Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Bangladesh.

More:
http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Hipster-Icon-American-Apparel-Buys-Honduras-Sweatshop-Shirts-20170408-0010.html

[Sanity Claws]

1. I though American Apparel was in bankruptcy

How can it buy anything when it is in bankruptcy?
Brick and mortar AA stores have big signs, 60% off everything.

[DK504]

2. I loved those t-shirts.

Too bad I'll never buy another.