Cambodian factory workers make official football shirts for under one pound hourly

Factory workers in Cambodia earn a basic wage of less than one pound an hour to manufacture official football shirts for major global clubs, BBC Sport reported on October 8. The investigation traced the production of authentic replica shirts to two facilities in the country, where conditions were described as grim. [1]

Images obtained from inside the Bowker Garment Factory and Trax Apparel show official kits being manufactured for clubs including Celtic, Arsenal, and Liverpool. BBC Sport investigated the supply chain behind the garments following complaints from supporters about rising prices for official merchandise. [1]

The investigation noted that many football fans have turned to buying cheaper counterfeit shirts due to the high cost of official gear. BBC Sport reported that the low wages in Cambodian factories contrast with the increasing retail prices charged to consumers for authentic club apparel. [1]