February 18th, 2012
Zoom Very interesting points raised here…beyond the label etc. ajchen: “The heritage thing is bothersome because there is this illusion that what you’re buying is made better than something made in China or India or Mexico, when in reality there is no direct comparison. There are terrible factories in those countries but there are also great factories there too. American made is great, it supports our local economy and gives local residents jobs but equating that with quality doesn’t make much sense. When Japan comes into the picture things get even more complicated.  Japan is one of the only places in the world where the factory workers are locals, born and raised in Japan, bringing a certain work ethic with them. Don’t think for a second that garment factories in America, Italy, or France actually employ citizens from those countries. I’d like to see a bigger emphasis on quality, and not just where the garment was produced.” A Conversation with Kiya Babzani of Self Edge
Very interesting points raised here…beyond the label etc.

ajchen:

“The heritage thing is bothersome because there is this illusion that what you’re buying is made better than something made in China or India or Mexico, when in reality there is no direct comparison. There are terrible factories in those countries but there are also great factories there too. American made is great, it supports our local economy and gives local residents jobs but equating that with quality doesn’t make much sense.

When Japan comes into the picture things get even more complicated.  Japan is one of the only places in the world where the factory workers are locals, born and raised in Japan, bringing a certain work ethic with them. Don’t think for a second that garment factories in America, Italy, or France actually employ citizens from those countries.

I’d like to see a bigger emphasis on quality, and not just where the garment was produced.”

A Conversation with Kiya Babzani of Self Edge

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    Very interesting points raised here…beyond the label etc.
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