Ethical T-shirt Production Not Guaranteed by Price

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A study suggests that paying more for a T-shirt does not necessarily ensure ethical production. Experts from Good on You and the University of Leeds indicate that higher prices often reflect branding, marketing, and retailer margins rather than improved labor or environmental standards. Research also found no correlation between price and durability, which is relevant to sustainability considerations.

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• The Guardian lean-D — Good on You co-founder Gordon Renouf states that price is not a reliable indicator of ethical production.

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1. [S1] The Guardian: How much should you pay for an ethically made T-shirt? lean-D · 2026-06-04 15:57 +04:00