Article; Factory flowers - beauty and survival in India’s garment factories https://tansyhoskins.org/factory-flowers-beauty-and-survival-in-indias-garment-factories/
In thousands of garment factories in Tamil Nadu, women garment workers endure 8–10-hour shifts, racing to complete grueling targets as high as 1,000 pieces of clothing in a single day. The work takes a severe physical toll: Back pain, repetitive strain injuries, and skin conditions from chemical exposure. Adding to their hardships are abusive supervisors and a lack of basic amenities, like food refrigerators, which often leaves lunches spoiled before mealtime. In the midst of these daily struggles, one enduring tradition catches the eye: Flowers adorn the hair of most women toiling on the factory floor. Jasmine strands delicately preserved from temple offerings, roses salvaged from fading bouquets, or blooms lovingly grown in small home gardens. These are not mere adornments, they are symbols of resilience, comfort, and dignity, offering moments of beauty and relief from the harshness of factory work.
Esprit Supply Chain Transparancy https://www.esprit.com/en/company/sustainability/produce-responsibly/transparency
Ensuring that our products are made in a clean and responsible way requires that we know a lot about our supply chain partners. Over recent years we have drastically reduced the number of supply chain partners we work with so that we can go beyond building business relationships and instead focus on creating a collaborative community. Working with fewer suppliers enables us to really know them, understand their needs and challenges, and support them to achieve our standards. Includes supplier list in excel.