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Google nachhaltige Sportmode; there are plenty of German language websites with information and lists of companies. You must have heard of Trigema; they have been in the business for umpteen years and produce domestically ... one of THE success stories of medium-sized businesses in Germany. Look at Meindl, Hanwag and similar; I've not checked them out recently but as far as I remember, they, too, produce domestically and/or have only recently started to produce in neighbouring EU countries. These companies say that they support sustainable production, fair pay and fair working conditions. Trigema organises visits to their production sites for interested customers.Despite all my internet research, all I find are "sustainable", "environment-friendly" brands (the new trendy hip marketing keywords). I haven't found any brand or store that even pretends to offer decent work conditions and pay living wages to its workers.
Good thought, @anamcara. This became one of my favorite and satisfying ways to shop many years ago. I estimate half of my Camino clothes have been purchased at charity/resale shops.Or take a look in the local charity shop for 'pre-loved' hiking clothes and gear. It may not be ethically sourced, but you would be making a contribution in a different way.
I’m not personally convinced of the merits of making a more ethical choice when on the Camino.
That’s actually a very good point but - as you say - for elsewhere. The purported benefit for the faithful lies both here and now and outside this world; I don’t decry that but agree that one should never put off doing something that’s simply good.One could argue that making ethical choices on the Camino is not so much about ensuring a benefit in the next world as making a difference in this one. But perhaps that's a subject for another thread
I’d wear what you own already… You don’t need anything special, everything I wore on my first camino came from my existing wardrobe (and I was no hiker!).Hello all,
I'm slowly preparing for my first Camino and I've hit a bit of a moral issue. It feels kind of wrong for me to go on the Camino journey for religious and spiritual purposes and wear clothing made in some sweatshop in China or in Bangladesh.
Despite all my internet research, all I find are "sustainable", "environment-friendly" brands (the new trendy hip marketing keywords). I haven't found any brand or store that even pretends to offer decent work conditions and pay living wages to its workers.
While I simply don't have the financial capability to wear ethically produced clothes in everyday life, I would be willing to make a small investment for the Camino. I would be very grateful if someone here on the forum could share a brand they know can be trustworthy in that regard.
In case this helps, I live in Germany.
Thank you all in advance!
I don't think the distinction between what you wear on the Camino and what you wear at home makes much sense. Surely what matters is the total. If you have something unethical that you wear at home, take it on the Camino - don't buy a new "ethical" item. Try to improve your buying ethics overall, to the best of your ability. That is what really matters.I simply don't have the financial capability to wear ethically produced clothes in everyday life,
A site that may be helpful for your search:
Another angle is to go through your existing wardrobe to see if you have any suitable lightweight clothing rather than buying new. Or take a look in the local charity shop for 'pre-loved' hiking clothes and gear. It may not be ethically sourced, but you would be making a contribution in a different way.
Most of my clothing comes from yard sales and charity shops.
Unbelievable what I find
If you have something unethical that you wear at home, take it on the Camino - don't buy a new "ethical" item. Try to improve your buying ethics overall, to the best of your ability. That is what really matters.
All wonderful options. Don't feel you need to wear the 'right' clothes. That's a first-world thing. Anything that covers you and is comfortable is fine.As a person who likes to make things I sew quite a bit of my Camino wardrobe and gear.
I admit I am a shopper and most of my equipment is used when purchased. I shop garage sales and thrift stores and haven't considered the original source. Socks, medicine and shoes were purchased new. Thank you for making me more aware.Hello all,
I'm slowly preparing for my first Camino and I've hit a bit of a moral issue. It feels kind of wrong for me to go on the Camino journey for religious and spiritual purposes and wear clothing made in some sweatshop in China or in Bangladesh.
Despite all my internet research, all I find are "sustainable", "environment-friendly" brands (the new trendy hip marketing keywords). I haven't found any brand or store that even pretends to offer decent work conditions and pay living wages to its workers.
While I simply don't have the financial capability to wear ethically produced clothes in everyday life, I would be willing to make a small investment for the Camino. I would be very grateful if someone here on the forum could share a brand they know can be trustworthy in that regard.
In case this helps, I live in Germany.
Thank you all in advance!
For me, walking camino is not what you wear but what is in your mind and heart.Hello all,
I'm slowly preparing for my first Camino and I've hit a bit of a moral issue. It feels kind of wrong for me to go on the Camino journey for religious and spiritual purposes and wear clothing made in some sweatshop in China or in Bangladesh.
Despite all my internet research, all I find are "sustainable", "environment-friendly" brands (the new trendy hip marketing keywords). I haven't found any brand or store that even pretends to offer decent work conditions and pay living wages to its workers.
While I simply don't have the financial capability to wear ethically produced clothes in everyday life, I would be willing to make a small investment for the Camino. I would be very grateful if someone here on the forum could share a brand they know can be trustworthy in that regard.
In case this helps, I live in Germany.
Thank you all in advance!
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