As I've been trying to research clothing to find brands I can stand behind, it's been really frustrating. There is literally no information out there besides a few totally "Made in the USA" brands - but even those aren't always totally clear cut. I have been buying a lot more clothing at thrift stores for my kids, because at least then it's not new stuff being made in factories by companies teeming with unanswered ethical questions. I found this article and thought it illustrated exactly the issues I've been having:
http://news.yahoo.com/shoppers-face-hurdles-finding-ethical-clothing-193843423.html
I guess what it comes down to for me, now, is to start being more vocal about this issue. I'm going to send some emails to clothing companies that I like, as well as voice concerns through political channels. I will also be looking into "fair trade" items to see what that's all about. If you have any other ideas, let me know!
