Tie Society

This note was found in an unopened box of shoes manufactured in Ethopia. It reads:

"Soldiers are watching us We are overworked We have nothing to drink We need help"

Those low prices offered by fast fashion companies come with a secret cost that the public never sees. The ethical treatment of factory workers in the apparel industry is a very real problem that deserves greater recognition by our nation's consumers and policymakers alike. Fortunately, there exists a wide-range of websites, guides, and even mobile apps to help guide users towards supporting brands who don't engage in these destructive practices.

Here's the links to just a few of our favorites: The Art of Simple​ http://theartofsimple.net/shopping/ Ethical Consumer Magazine​ http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/buyersguides/clothing.aspx The Good Trade​ http://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/fair-trade-clothing

Do your part. Shop smart.

We encourage any retailers reading to share this post or put up one of your own.

What a way to start the morning! We're honored to have been included in Symmetry50's most recent ranking of the top startups in the Washington D.C. area- and can't believe we broke the top 10!

Looks like our hard work has been paying off!

Jake & Zac

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