The fair trade jacket goes sleek. This richly colored velvet jacket is all about the details. Feminine seaming and shaping, peaked lapel collar, front flap pockets and lined sleeves made for cuffing. Back vents.
Slim fit. Please size up for a roomier fit. Jacket length runs on the shorter side so may work better for shorter torso women.
82% rayon 18% silk. Dry clean.
Made fairly in Buji, China.
item #00127
Amidst the breathtaking changes taking place in China's industrial breadbasket, lower-skill workers are unfortunately absorbing the brunt of the downside of industrialization. To compete with emerging lower cost countries, Chinese workers face enormous pressures to work harder for hardly life-sustaining wages. This factory is an one of those "needle in a haystack" exceptions we were lucky enough to be referred to by our social auditor. The pay is outstanding, the facility is fully air-conditioned, meals are free, and there's an on-site gym and doctor. The factory even pays for workers' train tickets to enjoy the Chinese New Year with their extended families. It's no wonder the turnover rate here is a fraction of what's typical in apparel factories.
