Comments on: Loomstate for Target: Eco-Chic or Eco-Cheap? http://greencottonblog.com/2009/04/loomstate-for-target/ The Greening of Fashion: One Thread at a Time Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:59:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: admin http://greencottonblog.com/2009/04/loomstate-for-target/comment-page-1/#comment-2315 admin Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:50:17 +0000 http://greencottonblog.com/?p=972#comment-2315 I agree, we need to go beyond the expensive but we also need to be careful of sweatshop....I believe we need greater transparency on the labor side since currently we have limited certifications and limited awareness so it is easy to get away without accountability when it comes to human production (beyond materials). By way, did anyone see the collection? I went to Target on Sunday but did not see it....wondering people's feedback. I agree, we need to go beyond the expensive but we also need to be careful of sweatshop….I believe we need greater transparency on the labor side since currently we have limited certifications and limited awareness so it is easy to get away without accountability when it comes to human production (beyond materials). By way, did anyone see the collection? I went to Target on Sunday but did not see it….wondering people’s feedback.

]]> By: Nate Berkopec http://greencottonblog.com/2009/04/loomstate-for-target/comment-page-1/#comment-2296 Nate Berkopec Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:36:15 +0000 http://greencottonblog.com/?p=972#comment-2296 Whaat? When will we get beyond the idea that only the riche can afford to be environmentally friendly? Organic cotton costs 10-40% more than regular, and judging by Targets volume I'll guess its closer to the lower figure. Also, as far as ethical production practices - if other big firms can do it, so can Target. I think we need to stop stereotyping the mainstream as never being able to be eco-friendly. Whaat? When will we get beyond the idea that only the riche can afford to be environmentally friendly?

Organic cotton costs 10-40% more than regular, and judging by Targets volume I’ll guess its closer to the lower figure. Also, as far as ethical production practices – if other big firms can do it, so can Target.

I think we need to stop stereotyping the mainstream as never being able to be eco-friendly.

]]> By: Maria http://greencottonblog.com/2009/04/loomstate-for-target/comment-page-1/#comment-2237 Maria Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:00:13 +0000 http://greencottonblog.com/?p=972#comment-2237 My mind has been on this subject as I just bought a 100% org cotton from another big chain store. Not impressed. I was happy to see org making it's way to the mainstream but unhappy with the quality and the low, low, price. I can't imagine fair trade for $6.00 can you? Next stop: Target to check it out.... Great site, great article! My mind has been on this subject as I just bought a 100% org cotton from another big chain store. Not impressed. I was happy to see org making it’s way to the mainstream but unhappy with the quality and the low, low, price. I can’t imagine fair trade for $6.00 can you?

Next stop: Target to check it out….

Great site, great article!

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