By Jasmin Malik Chua, Source: Ecouterre

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Does Topshop pay its workers enough to live on? Which is more ethical: Adidas or Nike? How often does Patagonia audit its factories? For answers, head to MeasureUp, a not-for-profit website that serves as a benchmarking tool to help consumers make informed decisions about where to buy their clothes. With a growing database of more than 60 high-street and luxury brands—mall faves such as Gap and Zara stand shoulder to shoulder with the rarified likes of Louis Vuitton and Givenchy—MeasureUp offers an at-a-glance look at how different fashion firms treat their workers based on 10 simple indicators, including living wages, factory audits, and transparency of information.

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