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Nordwolle - German wool, from endangered German sheep, produced 100% in Germany (nordwolle.com)

submitted 1 day ago by trolske@feddit.org to c/buyfromeu@feddit.org

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I just discovered Nordwolle thanks to "Lage der Nation" (https://chaos.social/@lagedernation) ! Production is only on-demand to avoid over-production, so it might take several weeks before your order arrives.

They are situated in north-east Germany, where I lived as kid for a long time, which is a region struggling with infrastructure and far-right tendencies.

Nordwolle is a light house of compassion and democratic values in the area! They predominantly employ refugees, make sure they earn a livable wage (16€/h + bonuses), and help with all the bureaucratic nonsense.

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[–] Gladaed@feddit.org 6 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Also their clothes are way more expensive than child labour wares.

Quality is ok though. But who can afford a 200 Euro jacket?

[–] einkorn@feddit.org 14 points 1 day ago

Everyone if capitalism wasn't race to the bottom. A jacket for 30 € is only possible because there are people being paid a fraction of the price as wage.

[–] trolske@feddit.org 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Paying people a livable wage (16€/h + bonuses according to the owner) has it's price.
I rather buy one expensive, but ethical, durable, and European piece of clothing, than 5 or 10 fast fashion pieces that fall apart after the first wash.

[–] Gladaed@feddit.org 3 points 1 day ago

A middle ground exists.

[–] Senseless@feddit.org 2 points 1 day ago

This. Rather buy one 200 euro jacket that lasts 5+ years, if not longer than one 30 euro jacket that last 6 months.

[–] ladicius@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

People buy oversized cars all the time over here in Germany, and half of the population is running around in 200 euro outdoor jackets.

The answer is: A lot of people can, and they do.