11th Apr 2008

Presbyterians Introduce Sweatshop Free T-shirts

The Presbyterian Church has an official position on sweatshops, and they’re going sweat-free with their own group Sweat-Free Ts:

Sweat-Free Ts is inspired by our biblical faith and call to discipleship—as well as growing consumer demand within the modern-day garment industry for responsibly sourced products. “Clean clothes” and anti-sweatshop campaigns have also helped shape our work. Advocates in many places are encouraging manufacturers to produce goods in ways that respect the dignity, safety and rights of workers. There are many ways concerned Presbyterians can support our sisters and brothers in Christ who work hard on the production end of the garment chain.

Resources

Sweat-free Ts

Shop with a Conscience Consumer Guide

New American Dream’s Sweatshop Free Clothing

Via Church Marketing Sucks

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6 Responses to “Presbyterians Introduce Sweatshop Free T-shirts”

  1. April 11th, 2008 at 8:00 am Chalicechick Says:

    “”Sweatshop Free from Presbyterians”"

    I totally misinterpreted that.

  2. April 11th, 2008 at 8:49 am Ms. Theologian Says:

    Edit it for me. How did you read it?

  3. April 11th, 2008 at 9:37 am Scott Wells (Boy in the Bands Says:

    As in “there are no Presbyterians in our sweatshop”?

  4. April 11th, 2008 at 9:41 am Ms. Theologian Says:

    Oh! That’s pretty funny. I’ll see what I can do.

  5. April 11th, 2008 at 10:28 am h sofia Says:

    I’m not grammarian, but wouldn’t that be “sweatshop free of presbyterians?” Free from … free of … free from … free of … Oh, I see it now.

  6. April 12th, 2008 at 6:26 am GhostGirl Says:

    I would not want to buy from a place that forced Presbyterians into sweatshops either, though!

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