Have you go two minutes? Sunspel, a British clothing label, has recently released a short film called 'A Day in the Life of a British Clothing Factory'. Have a look. It's a real feel good film which shows exactly what its title says and is a brilliant reminder of the manufacturing base we still have in this country and demonstrates beautifully the sometimes forgotten relationship between what we wear and the lives of the people who actually sit down and make our clothes.
Its great to see a real workplace in action, with women interacting as they weave, cut, sew, press and finish Sunspels products. The way one woman puts down a tissue cover on a garment before putting the lid on its box reminded me of a child lovingly sent off to school! It made me feel guilty about the clothes I had casually dropped on the floor last night and stood on this morning. In these disposable times this film is a timely reminder of the range of skills and dedication that real people put into the clothes we buy. Take two minutes to enjoy it.
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