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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Hilary Osborne

How much should you pay for an ethically made T-shirt?

A row of colourful t-shirts hanging on a rack.
Shop the rainbow … but choose organic cotton if you can. Photograph: ranplett/Getty Images

Does paying more for a T-shirt mean that it’s more likely to be ethically made?

In short (sleeves): no. People who spend their time investigating fashion companies’ supply chains and employment practices seem united in the conclusion that money cannot necessarily buy us a clear conscience.

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