Beginning as the 'Denim Project' Outland Jeans has now expanded and proudly touts its focus on female empowerment and combating human traffickers. Founded by James Bartle, Outland Jeans offers premium denim pants created by dedicated and skilled seamstresses, all of which are survivors of human trafficking in Cambodia. In addition to this life-saving focus, the jeans are also constructed from ethically sourced materials ranging from organic denim and pocket lining to recycled packaging.
To ensure the jeans are of a high quality, and the seamstresses are well trained, Outland Jeans employs its own production facility in Cambodia. This manufacturing space is both clean and bright, while also offering holistic care along with informative training. The facility also ensures Outland Jeans has an outpost in Cambodia and can help more women in the area.
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Outland Jeans Employs Survivors of Human Trafficking in Cambodia
Trend Themes
1. Female Empowerment in Fashion - Opportunity for brands to empower women by providing employment and skills training to survivors of human trafficking.
2. Ethical Sourcing in Apparel - Brands can disrupt the industry by using ethically sourced materials and promoting sustainable manufacturing practices.
3. Socially Responsible Manufacturing - Creating production facilities that provide holistic care and training can help combat human trafficking while producing high-quality products.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Clothing brands can incorporate survivor empowerment and ethical sourcing to create a positive social impact.
2. Apparel Manufacturing - Manufacturers can adopt socially responsible practices that support survivors of human trafficking and promote sustainable production.
3. Social Enterprise - Entrepreneurs can launch businesses that focus on survivor empowerment and ethical manufacturing to address social issues while generating profits.