Impact of Second-hand clothing market On Haiti

The Second hand Clothe market in Haiti is where people can buy second-hand yet branded clothes from the United States at a cheaper price. Also called Pepe, many Haitians prefer use clothes because not only it is more affordable but also it is stylish, modern and has a high quality. Though the demand for pepe products is high, not everyone is happy with it. There are businessmen seeking to ban the import of second-hand clothes from the United States, saying that the trade is hurting other industries and making Haiti a "trash can."

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Haiti is becoming a trash can as clothes that the Americans no longer need are being thrown into it. Critics said that because people prefer to buy new Second-hand clothing than to re-wash their old clothes, the environment is being degraded. The habit of throwing away dirty clothes than washing them adds to the country's environmental problems as old clothes end up in sewers, garbage dumps and streets.

Another problem that critics said is caused by the Second-hand clothing market is that it cuts down other businesses. Local shoemakers and clothing businesses are losing customers as most people go to sellers of Second-hand products. This then leads to the shutdown of local businesses, as well as job losses.

On the other hand, sellers of Used products said that the business is more than importing second-hand and cheap clothes from the United States. They believe that the business provides Haitians access to such products and brands like Polo, Converse and Lacoste. Without the pepe market, Haitians, who love American fashion and brands, will never be able to own such products.

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Kim Jean says...

I am learning a lot about pepe in Haiti and was wondering if I could get someone to talk with me about this on my show - inpractopia.

It is about Caribbean people and the Caribbean experience throughout the world.

I would love a

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Damon says...

we do used clothes, used shoes business for many years in China, we have enough experience.

to do it very well. we ship goods to Africa market and worldwide.

we also do business service, give us a chance, we will try our best to do best quality, best service for you.And we will try our best to be your best supplier here .wish to cooperate with you in the near futher.

If you interest, please contact me, I also welcome the serious business man to visit our warehouse to check everything.

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Damon says...

we do used clothes, used shoes business for many years in China, we have enough experience.

to do it very well. we ship goods to Africa market and worldwide.

we also do business service, give us a chance, we will try our best to do best quality, best service for you.And we will try our best to be your best supplier here .wish to cooperate with you in the near futher.

If you interest, please contact me, I also welcome the serious business man to visit our warehouse to check everything.

Reply  ... More

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