Tearfund is raising concerns about how many New Zealanders are shopping on ultra-fast fashion websites - and the hidden costs that come with lower prices.

New reports show one in four adults have recently shopped on Temu and around 14 percent have shopped on Shein.

The 2024 Ethical Fashion Report gives Shein a score of 20 out of 100 - and Temu a 0. 

Tearfund's Claire Gray says many Kiwis are in a tough financial spot and will look for lower prices, but it's likely workplace exploitation runs rampant within these companies.

"Our cost of living is rising and we're faced with situations where we need to buy items, clothes or other things from places that we know may not be treating workers well in their supply chains. It's a really tough position to be in." 

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Tearfund is raising concerns about how many New Zealanders are shopping on ultra-fast fashion websites - and the hidden costs that come with lower prices.
New reports show one in four adults have recently shopped on Temu and around 14 percent have shopped on Shein.
The 2024 Ethical Fashion Report gives Shein a score of 20 out of 100 - and Temu a 0.&nbsp;
Tearfund's Claire Gray says many Kiwis are in a tough financial spot and will look for lower prices, but it's likely workplace exploitation runs rampant within these companies.
"Our cost of living is rising and we're faced with situations where we need to buy items, clothes or other things from places that we know may not be treating workers well in their supply chains. It's a really tough position to be in."&nbsp;
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Claire Gray: Tearfund education and advocacy manager on the dark sides of ultra-fast fashion amid Temu's popularity

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