Viyellatez Garment Factory

Today we visited the Viyellatex Garments Factory. When I thought about a garments factory before today, images of child labor, excessive working hours and horrible working conditions flashed before my eyes. Not anymore. Viyellatex Garments, while not a “traditional” garments factory, was nothing like I could have ever imagined.  All of the employees were paid 20% over the minimum salary required by the government, most worked in air-conditioned rooms, and the job came with many other benefits. Viyelatex provides free childcare to any worker with children, free healthcare, free lunch everyday, and an open environment of mutual respect. Although the work was visibly difficult, this company was really trying to end the bad reputation of garments factories and provide respectable employment to both the educated and uneducated alike.