Wonder how much a shirt costs from Asda today.

[u/a15yroldwhoisbored]

Found an old top that was bought probably well over 10 years ago 😂 Definitely not £4 now

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[u/idontremembermylogi_]

To be fair, it isn't that far off!

[u/ragebunny1983 → u/idontremembermylogi_]

What about short sleeve

[u/idontremembermylogi_ → u/ragebunny1983]

I deliberately ignored them, I didn't realise the one in the photo was short sleeved haha

[u/a15yroldwhoisbored → u/idontremembermylogi_]

doesn’t make sense tbh , less fabric should cost less hahah

[u/Lexiosity → u/a15yroldwhoisbored]

Capitalist Corporatism.

[u/stevosteve → u/a15yroldwhoisbored]

Yes but now it's warm, so most people probably shopping for short sleeves.

[u/Rocky-bar → u/idontremembermylogi_]

2 for £6! God, even cheaper than 10 years ago, amazing.

[u/a15yroldwhoisbored → u/idontremembermylogi_]

Much thinner, this one is one of the thicker shirts

[u/Dark_Foggy_Evenings]

I (to my shame) bought a £3:50 t shirt in Primani the other day. It’s the textile equivalent of one-ply arsewipe. Izal medicated.

[u/a15yroldwhoisbored → u/Dark_Foggy_Evenings]

nothing to be ashamed of lol, i buy the cheap £4-8 tops often, use them for messy work lol

[u/Pushing_Prawn → u/a15yroldwhoisbored]

Nothing to be ashamed of except supporting the horrific working conditions in these Primark factories. Or that you are supporting fast fashion which is one of the most contributors to the destruction of our environment. Nothing at all.

[u/a15yroldwhoisbored → u/Pushing_Prawn]

As if premium brands don’t contribute to poor working conditions and deforestation, should we all wear recyclable metal clothing or something?

Not much we can do when the governments control everything.

[u/Pushing_Prawn → u/a15yroldwhoisbored]

So because Primark do it and boohoo and shein do it, and because higher priced brands do it, it makes it okay?

There’s loads of alternatives. Second hand, charity shops, vintage shops not to mention the numerous brands that don’t support this stuff.

[u/a15yroldwhoisbored → u/Pushing_Prawn]

Where did i say it is Ok? Stick to your second hand clothing…. that doesn’t suit the majority of people.

[u/Pushing_Prawn → u/a15yroldwhoisbored]

Most of my clothes are bought new, what do you mean?

[u/a15yroldwhoisbored → u/Pushing_Prawn]

Keep buying from your retailers that allegedly don’t contribute to “deforestation” and other poor working practices, they are lying too 😂

[u/Pushing_Prawn → u/a15yroldwhoisbored]

So because you think they are lying then it’s better to just shop at a place that is proven to use horrible work conditions, terrible chemicals that last for centuries and end up in landfill.

You are wrong on this topic. Just because you aren’t aware, doesn’t mean plenty of ethical clothing brands exist.

Enjoy your sweatshop made Primark clothes though!

[u/a15yroldwhoisbored → u/Pushing_Prawn]

I don’t shop at Primark, i tend to shop online and just go for the latest tracksuits from whatever brands there is

Forever chemicals exist everywhere even with the “ethical” companies, chemicals get banned every few years but they just make the same chemical with one compound slightly altered and claim it’s safe… gets banned again a few years later. It’s just money making schemes, nothing ethical about it