I hate how crochet growing in popularity has led to more fast fashion, not people thinking “oh maybe I should crochet too!” I feel like crocheting is all about sustainability and enjoying the process of making it. :(
I'm not opposed entirely to machine production, because some forms of automation take a human out of a dangerous or overly laborious situation. But I don't like products that aren't designed to last. I want my toilet paper disposable, not my clothes or my phone. I have a few specialty retailers I shop from online that source their products (sewn garments) more ethically, but it does lead to an increase in the cost. Now, I've also never had to throw any of them out, because they've stayed in good condition. But the up front investment of $100 in a shirt isn't nothing.
