Only 4 of 110 Major Apparel Brands Disclose Living Wages

Oct 19, 2026

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The signal

A Clean Clothes Campaign report found that out of 110 clothing brands examined, only four disclose wage levels at their garment factories. Major brands including Adidas, Chanel, and Zara lack transparent wage reporting, raising concerns about living wage compliance and labor standards across the fashion supply chain.

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What This Means for Your Supply Chain

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