Even high-end brands like Lululemon face disturbing allegations of worker abuse

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Lululemon is investigating its Bangladesh factory over its treatment of female workers. Via qz

. This model relies on a dispersed—and consequently opaque—global supply chain to produce clothes at the greatest speed and lowest price possible, leading companies to low-wage countries in Southeast Asia and Latin America as they seek out factories offering the best mix of price, speed, and quality.

last year found home-based workers in Italy making garments for high-end brands. One woman said she earned wages well below what unions the Times spoke with considered acceptable and might work days as long as 18 hours. Lululemon said in a statement the company is committed to a full investigation of the allegations at its supplier. “Members of lululemon’s social responsibility and production team visited the factory in Bangladesh immediately to speak with workers and learn more,” the company said. “We will work with an independent non-profit third party to fully investigate the matter.

It’s not clear at the moment which other brands have their clothes made at the factory. The Guardian identified it as being owned by Youngone Corporation, a

 

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