Our Love For Cheap Clothes: What’s The TRUE Cost? | Talking Point | Full Episode 

own less cloth but expensive high quality is better than own many cloth but cheap and low quality.

It's not only that more expansive clothes have a better quality. There is also a big psychology-factor behind it. If you didn't have to work (hard) for an item, you will not value it as much.

Dang it CNA, you hitting my environmental pain points on their nerves. Plastic, food waste and now fashion...

Someone once said that the most sustainable clothing are the clothes in your closet 💯 I’m never one to hop on trends, I’d rather buy classic pieces that would not go out of trend. I hope more and more people would be mindful of their consumption. People should be more creative with the clothes that they already have and support thrifting and thrift flips 🤍

Every single channel on earth is going to eventually make a documentary on fast fashion. But the issue persists because we just collectively sighed in the comments section and keep shopping. Edit: I love the kettlebell experiment tho. Good way to educate people

What we should keep in mind is our spending habits. Mass production is efficient thus its cheap cost. If only we are conscious to buy clothes that we are sure to use for many years which means low demand for these fashion companies.

this is SO important!!!! fast fashion is killing so many people

clothes are cheap BUT storage space is expensive 😂

Anyone feel guilty after watching this? I’m convicted to cut down on shoppings!

Here's the thing. You can still buy fast fashion clothing. Just use or reuse them beyond their prime. Everytime that you extend the life of the fast fashion clothing for a few more months, is the equivalent of saving enough fuel to power a car for 2 weeks. For many, it's great that you have an option go for eco-friendly clothing. But for many others, fast fashion is their ONLY option due to financial constraints. A simple cotton tee can cost upwards of $50 if it's eco-friendly but it's only $5 from a fast fashion store. Please don't shame people for not being green or don't have the capacity to go green.

One of positive things that i don't have a permanent home is i became better in keeping myself off buying clothes and other stuff. I still wearing clothes i bought 10 years ago.

This is why I'm not a massive fan of hauls even though I've watched a few but I also recognise they're a great way for people to grow their channels so I guess content consumption has to change too.

dang i rarely buy cheap clothes but now i will distance myself even more

You could also just stop buying so much clothes in the first place....there's that.

Talking point is my number 1 favourite local production.

I buy Thrift Store & I sew all my clothes!!!!!

I'm so glad we never had a lot of money growing up. We only ever got new clothes for Eid and those were the dresses we'd wear with pride and be very careful with. I think when you have less, you value those things more? I also think it helps that in our family we always donated clothes to our other family members- such as kids that were growing up etc so they can wear those nice dresses/suits when we outgrew them. Right now, I think I only purchased a few clothes for weddings- since those clothes are so expensive, I've been working hard to wear them out before I even purchase new ones. Lmao, I guess my stinginess helps the planet a little. Hmm... I wonder if it helps on upbringing to be taught at a young age to be conscious about what you're wearing?? I also notice my brother's wardrobes tend to be lighter since they can wear jeans and t-shirts/shirts which they can mix and match.

Thanks to all the poor soul willing to work for minimum wage in a harsh working condition.

Mentions amount of water used to create clothing and then needlessly washes the shirts 30 times.

Really love and appreciated how insightful this documentary is! Also love the last plot twist at the end where the hosts showed how she styled her dress differently.

I buy my top from Salvation Army. As for bottom I bought new one . I feel so bad about it . And I have to admit I donated a lot of impulse buy clothes and other items to Salvation Army . I hope they don’t end up at the landfill. Go minimalist is the new black !

Thanks for touching this issue! I wish the labor-side of things were also given more spotlight though. It can make people realize that clothes shouldn't cost so little in the first place. ☺️

I understand that not everyone can effort to buy from sustainable brands or pay a lot of money for a piece. But what we can all do is looking for garments that are not made out of mixed materials. For example 100% Cotton, a 100% Polyester, a 100% Wool. Since companys can't break mixed materials apart pieces that you don't wanna wear anymore or are worn out can't be recycled. Less is more - be selective and get to know your style. If you know what you like you're less likely to make purchases that you'll regret and at the end have to give away. If you're done with a piece, instead of donating it try to sell it online or trade it with someone. There will always be a person that will continue to love the piece you don't like anymore. And most importantly, take good care of your garments. Fix them, always look at the washing label, etc. Everything we own is valuable in one way or another. Even you payed little money there's one person out there that made this piece, ressources were used, most of the time our garments travel all over the world before they arive in the store you bought it from. I hope we can all learn to appreciate the pieces that we have and value more what we'll buy in the future.

Whatever happened to being thrifty and literally stretching out every dollar and piece of clothing or even things you just buy in general ?? Fashion constantly changes to make the fashion industry money . in reality nobody cares what you wear as long as your not naked . buy thrift store too !!!

Actually I expected a larger amount of clothes. .Me myself I do have quite a lot a lot of clothes, but the biggest part is second hand (or "vintage' ; ) +items that I've had (and still wear) for 10-20 years. I do recycle clothes that are worn out or I just do not wear anymore. I tend to buy more quality clothes and they certainly do not always have to cost a fortune! I have many low cost items that I've been wearing for years and years and are still in good condition. Main thing is to look at the fabric and how its made. I also think its a good development that more stores are re-selling used items and there are more platforms to sell your used clothes. Otherwise just give them to your sister/brother/nice/friends etc. So many ways to circulate. I also like the fact that more and more brands are into the use of more sustainable fabrics. But in the end: we as consumers def. have to make wiser choices and the fashion industry def. has to slow down!

I only buy clothes once a year to change the items I use on a daily basis...the old ones either becomes my house clothes or gets recycled as cleaning clothes 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

build your capsule wardrobe, avoid trends, invest in garments that will serve you for years and years to come

When I was a teenager I would buy cheap fast fashion brands like H&M because that was all I could afford, however these really cheap clothes always disintegrate in the wash and never lasted past a year. Now I buy way less clothing over all, but the clothes I do buy are higher quality. I have shirts and pants from brands like Uniqlo that I’ve had for nearly 10 years now, but they still look the same as when I bought them.

Less is more, I'm sure it will make a huge difference if everyone stops buying new clothing (cheap or expensive) for a year.

This is why I haven’t bought any cloth for the past couple of years...

The way that guy proudly said that he exports used clothes to 'third-world countries'... I wonder if he knew that most of his 'exports' would just become landfills in those countries

This one was great! It mentions how the other countries are putting restrictions on imported clothes and thus, incinerating is the only choice. Sad day.

I buy from goodwill I’m happy I don’t chase labels

people in nursing homes could use donated clothes..especially elastic waist clothes.

I'm mulling over about the question recently,now i understand why clothes industry can lead to waste

I hardly buy new clothes ..If I do,it is just 1 pair of jeans and a t-shirt here and there.I wish I could find good clothing at the thrift shops but all I see is fast fashion that someone else didn't want and is stretched out,faded or just not my taste .I swear, used clothing stores in the US ,especially Goodwill,Salvation Army and Savers ...pick through the donations and sell the good quality pieces somewhere other than their store and then whatever is left "Mostly junk" they put out on the sales floor.😒

No offence but the cloth hanger cost more than the crop top.

Lol I have 2 rooms full of Zimmermann Wear clothing and they arnt cheap - I think on average each item is about $300 AUD and most expensive piece are dresses circa $2950 AUD. I am the definition of a shopaholic. I don’t have kids and I live independent. I think I spend a lot to make up for an unsatisfied life. Money and materialistic goods won’t make you happy.

Very well researched! I live in Europe and I‘m really happy to get an insight into the topic from a different continent. Unfortunately, it doesn’t differ that much from us or the US.

people should buy thrifted instead its a lot cheaper and no production involved.

deleting shopee app

I buy mostly second hand 👌

you forgot thrifting and the rise in reselling second hand clothes

The vast majority of my wardrobe is Second hand, except for underwear and socks which always buy brand new.

Quality over quantity

I love this♥️. Thank you.

I literally have 3 shirts and 3 shorts

Very interesting thanks for your information

Very informative and well done video, keep it up!

Thrift shopping is a good solution I think

So many local brands and designers, people still go for cheapos. :(

Sustainability > fast fashion

People always fail to see the end to end carbon footprints and instead focus on just the end-product.. it's time for more people to be aware of such facts..

Great job. Very nice content

Overconsumption is the cause. Doesn't matter cheap or expensive. Practise mindfulness

guy on the left at 10:58 sneers at her lmfao

Nice episode. I think in general we need to spend more consciously, the only real way to sustainability is to purchase less. Make do with what we already have and use them more often. Even if you purchase a bunch of sustainable outfits, its still not sustainable. Another solution is to purchase second hand.

When those huge sacks of clothes reach the Philippines, it will be sold as "ukay-ukay" (in English, "mix-mix"). Prices starts at 20pesos (0.56 SGD).

So you're telling me you washed 6 t-shirts 30 times just for that? You're here talking about being sustainable and then go and waste absurds amounts of water just to prove a point that you could have proven with a different test 🤦🏻‍♀️

Some of my clothes, i have worn for more than 10 to 20 years, and i have kept my wardrobe small.

Hmm maybe each family should keep old clothes but decent quality storage and their future generation can all come and pick from it as well as contribute their own.

Hello! I am from China, mainly engaged in the export business of used clothes, the original supply of used clothes, welcome to come to discuss cooperation

Everyone is buying clothes and just using it once or twice , especially for ladies , social media is deceiving, there should be an awakening to our spending and oppression of labours

Thrift is the future, along with 2nd and 3rd sale markets like postmark, and the real real

Ironic, I just got an ad for fast fashion while watching this

I think if she knew how these clothes were made and how much impact the waste has on the nature, she would probably not buy so much

Should sell 2nd hand shop in Singapore

What people don't realise is that there is also an impact to the livelihood of future local generations. Majority of things are made in China due to cheap labor obviously. The workers probably don't make much money, but the bosses are a new breed of wealthy class. They want the best for their family, cleaner air, education, so they move their family to another country. Whilst there, they buy a property. That drives the property property prices through the roof and the locals are left out. This is one factor why property prices are so high in Sydney Australia. There has been a big influx of mainland Chinese migrants over the years. If they are under Business Migrant visa, they need to have a business, so they rent/buy a shop and that that drives the shop rental high too. The business may only make very little profit or non at all, but they still have the profitable business back home in China, so it does not worry them.

Use your old clothes to clean kitchen, vehicles and mobing floors... Instead of plastics wipes or cleaning tools...it helps..seriously.

Yes... they might be cheap clothes... they're way too expensive for the quality...

Compare with the wrong niches on carbon emission. Should had compare with all difference types of production line companies. Example like fashions, cars, electronics, foods. That are having mass productions compare to the marine and airline. The airline and maritime are under logistic or transport. It comparing apple with orange.

Feeling so guilty now.

30 washes? Seriously

best shirt ever SAF admin T who's with me!!!!!😂

So, realistically women contribute more to this fashion problem than men since they're buying more clothes than men

Anyone else thinking about all the water they used for that 30 wash cycle? ☹️

Even budget shops like Bossini also are struggling to hit targets well i prefer to get fast fashion clothes than their dirty products.

Wait were talking about being eco friendly but you senselessly washed 6 t-shirts 30 times? 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

To the recycler of clothes on this show, thanks for reminding us Filipinos as to why the DIVISORIA market exists. I just find it pitiful and depressing that others buy too many clothes. For some of us that are misunderstood, we DO NOT WANT MORE CLOTHES! I MEAN, WHO WANTS TO DO AN INSANE AMOUNT OF LAUNDRY?! EVERY WEEK?! I honestly feel that for most of those that buy too much clothes for fashion sense, they often forget the hassle of doing laundry in this day and age.

Not an average family Singapore resident

this clothes are too cheap here in the Philippines 😂😂😂 shopee lazada sells this clothes

If they are such great clothing, why not sell them locally? If they were great, surely someone would be willing to buy them?

Me being a middle class i always wore thrift clothes as new good quality clothes are too expensive. .

shredding and recycling old clothes into new fabric possible in developing countries like bangaldesh, india, etc.

Bruhh *airlines* literally only have likee uniforms they dont change it for yearsss....what are these ppl thinking 😂

Consider donating clothes to "My Zero Waste Wardrobe" instead. They close the fashion loop by collecting, curating & circulating good fashion pieces within the community.

Avoid cheap low quality clothing stores like zara h&m etc waste of money and damage to climate.

Buy second hand clothes. This is what i do.

Your donation go to market again anywhere in planet

So that's why there are landfills of used clothes in Indonesia. Of course developed countries would export their trash to 'third-world countries'. That doesn't sound offensive in any way at all 😂

How about buying cheaper non-sustainable clothes less frequently? 🤦‍♂️

Mine go in the trash not to Wal-Mart shoppers.

Those sites sell cheap clothes though

she's hoarding 3 whole closets of clothes

Think I’ll just walk around naked from now on sighhhhh just kidding 😩

Charity shops are much better aliexpresd terrible cheap fabric and u don’t know if they fit or not the sizes are off

Instead of buying large amounts of poor quality clothing, why not buy small amounts of expensive clothing? Unfortunately, most shoppers buy cheap things to de-stress from relationship trauma, abuse and/or work stress. One of the ways to control wastage and prevent harm to the environment is for government to calculate the costs to the environment, and other management costs from the after sales step to the decomposition step, and to take all costing in the form of increased taxation on foreign imports. You might think the business owners will be unhappy, but since all business owners are affected by the increased tax, the boys will pass their loss of profits to the customers by increasing the prices of their products and misdirect the blame to the government. If you are the boys, will you be any different? Please feedback to management.

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I feel bad, i rerely buy chlotes i dont like cheap sheer material.

dude needs to rethink of those countries he called third world