Where are many fast-fashion garments produced?

To maintain low costs and meet the high-volume demands of the fast fashion business model, the majority of garment production is concentrated in low-wage environments, primarily within the Global South.12

Key production hubs include:
* China: The world’s largest producer of clothing, favored for its low labor costs and highly disciplined workforce.1
* Other major manufacturing nations: Significant production also occurs in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Brazil.1

The industry’s reliance on these regions is driven by the need to minimize expenses in the labor-intensive assembly stage of manufacturing. Unfortunately, this system frequently results in the exploitation of workers, who may face unsafe conditions, long hours, and unfair wages. It is a fundamental ethical imperative that the global fashion industry must prioritize the safety, dignity, and fair treatment of all workers over the pursuit of rapid production and low costs.12