Vans is an American Brand which is owned by the VF Corporation. For their Ethical Rating, they have received an F from Shop Ethical, an E from Rank A Brand, 21.5% in Newsweek Green Ranking, 2017. Their main office is in Cypress, CA, USA and the main production site is in China.
Vans Suede Old Skool Platform Shoe
The Vans Suede Old Skool Platform Shoe is believed to be manufactured in China, though it is unknown whether or not the whole production of this shoe is completed in China or if some of the shoes are made in other places where the VF Corporation has factories. The VF Corporation have known factories in El Salvadore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, all of which are known to have sweatshops under this company, as well …show more content…
Vulcanising is the process of curing rubber in a specific vulcanising oven, which is heated to approximately 110˚C for 80 minutes. Rubber is vulcanised to make it more flexible, easier to work with, stronger and more durable.
These shoes consist of; canvas is used for the lining of the shoes; vulcanised rubber in the soles, and the inner reinforcements of both the toe and heel counters; suede makes up the outer portion of the …show more content…
There is a chance though, that not buying from this brand, and persuading others to not, will force the company to change its unethical factors and become an ethical brand or risk closing down. People could then negotiate reasonable terms with the company which would help everyone out, by ensuring that all the workers are paid enough to live off of, stopping the use of sweatshops, ensure that all the products are Vegan or as a starting point that they are at least labelled to inform the consumer that the product is not Vegan.
In countries like El Salvadore, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and more where this company has sweatshops, the workers have no unions, hence forcing them to endure the job they have or lose their job. These people have no other option, so it is a difficult decision, but as consumers, we can change this to benefit the workers who work so hard to make the things we take for granted and make their lives better. According to a 2014 report by the Clean Clothes Campaign, this company is doing little or nothing in order to ensure that all of their workers are paid enough for them and their families to live off. Whilst the workers are unable to do anything to change this without losing their jobs, we can,
Vans Suede Old Skool Platform Shoe
The Vans Suede Old Skool Platform Shoe is believed to be manufactured in China, though it is unknown whether or not the whole production of this shoe is completed in China or if some of the shoes are made in other places where the VF Corporation has factories. The VF Corporation have known factories in El Salvadore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, all of which are known to have sweatshops under this company, as well …show more content…
Vulcanising is the process of curing rubber in a specific vulcanising oven, which is heated to approximately 110˚C for 80 minutes. Rubber is vulcanised to make it more flexible, easier to work with, stronger and more durable.
These shoes consist of; canvas is used for the lining of the shoes; vulcanised rubber in the soles, and the inner reinforcements of both the toe and heel counters; suede makes up the outer portion of the …show more content…
There is a chance though, that not buying from this brand, and persuading others to not, will force the company to change its unethical factors and become an ethical brand or risk closing down. People could then negotiate reasonable terms with the company which would help everyone out, by ensuring that all the workers are paid enough to live off of, stopping the use of sweatshops, ensure that all the products are Vegan or as a starting point that they are at least labelled to inform the consumer that the product is not Vegan.
In countries like El Salvadore, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and more where this company has sweatshops, the workers have no unions, hence forcing them to endure the job they have or lose their job. These people have no other option, so it is a difficult decision, but as consumers, we can change this to benefit the workers who work so hard to make the things we take for granted and make their lives better. According to a 2014 report by the Clean Clothes Campaign, this company is doing little or nothing in order to ensure that all of their workers are paid enough for them and their families to live off. Whilst the workers are unable to do anything to change this without losing their jobs, we can,