--- title: Fast Fashion - The True Cost of Promo Apparel - Inck Merchandise description: What's the true cost of fast fashion? Are you sourcing responsibly with your promotional merchandise? 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[Adrian Davidson](https://hubspot.inck.com.au/blog/author/adrian-davidson) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://hubspot.inck.com.au/blog/fast-fashion-whats-the-true-cost-of-cheap-promotional-apparel) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://hubspot.inck.com.au/blog/fast-fashion-whats-the-true-cost-of-cheap-promotional-apparel) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://hubspot.inck.com.au/blog/fast-fashion-whats-the-true-cost-of-cheap-promotional-apparel) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://hubspot.inck.com.au/blog/fast-fashion-whats-the-true-cost-of-cheap-promotional-apparel) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://hubspot.inck.com.au/blog/fast-fashion-whats-the-true-cost-of-cheap-promotional-apparel) They will wear something once, twice or maybe never’…… [Four Corners expose on the perils of ‘Fast Fashion’](https://www.freeview.com.au/watch-tv/shows/53143f26-4a93-49f4-89dd-18f8e23ecaa2) that aired last week was an excellent reminder that our ‘bargain mentality’ can come at a huge cost. From poor working conditions and under payment to pollution and serious health repercussions, when it comes to rock bottom prices, you really do get what you pay for.  By talking to your [promotional product supplier](https://www.inck.com.au) about sustainable choices you can make smarter, more informed decisions. Not sure what to ask? 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