The Hidden Costs of Vintage-Look Jeans: A Report on Black Friday Shopping
With Black Friday around the corner, shoppers are eager for deals, especially on vintage-look jeans. However, these popular styles come from production processes that involve harmful chemicals and exploitative labor practices. SRF reporter Marianne Kägi highlights the environmental hazards and health risks faced by workers in Turkish factories, where jeans are treated with chlorine and lasers. She advocates for buying secondhand jeans or researching sustainable brands, emphasizing the importance of consumer choices in reducing waste and promoting ethical fashion.