I just discovered Nordwolle thanks to “Lage der Nation” (https://chaos.social/@lagedernation) ! Production is only on-demand to avoid over-production, so it might take several weeks before your order arrives.
They are situated in north-east Germany, where I lived as kid for a long time, which is a region struggling with infrastructure and far-right tendencies.
Nordwolle is a light house of compassion and democratic values in the area! They predominantly employ refugees, make sure they earn a livable wage (16€/h + bonuses), and help with all the bureaucratic nonsense.
Paying people a livable wage (16€/h + bonuses according to the owner) has it’s price.
I rather buy one expensive, but ethical, durable, and European piece of clothing, than 5 or 10 fast fashion pieces that fall apart after the first wash.
A middle ground exists.
This. Rather buy one 200 euro jacket that lasts 5+ years, if not longer than one 30 euro jacket that last 6 months.