Most consumers believe that it’s the apparel factory owners who reap the most profit from paying the lowest possible wages to garment workers.

But that’s not true.

It’s actually a result of the inefficient supply chain, with its long line of middlemen adding their mark-ups.

According to Sustainable Brands, clothes often cost consumers around eight times the cost of production.

In order to stay competitive, fashion brands have two options:

Find the cheapest source of production
Remove some or all of the middlemen

The first option is the norm in the fashion industry. Although there are certainly exceptions, most companies choose profit over people. They find the cheapest option, and keep an arm’s length away from the factory so they can’t be held responsible for any questions about its practices.

Standard Apparel wants to move the second option forward - create a new norm - a new standard - which will lead to the empowerment and respectful employment of garment workers throughout the world.

But how?

Standard Apparel is vertically integrated.

We do it all ourselves, so there’s no subcontracting, no sourcing agents, no mark ups. Fabric purchasing, design, cut & sew, garment dyeing - everything. Plus, we’re in Honduras, so no major time zones differences or long turnaround times. Our pricing is fair, and we make sure our employees are well compensated and enjoy a progressive work environment.

Are you confident about the conditions where your clothes are being manufactured? Do you know how many middlemen are involved? Ask. Then contact us.