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  • What am I supposed to think about Rapha if these new lightweight bibs end up being defect?

    that your being conned by super high prices with super low paid Chinese labour and Quality?

  • that your being conned by super high prices with super low paid Chinese labour and Quality?

    I normally stay out of this sort of thing - everyone is entitled to their own opinion on products and brands - but pretty much everything about your sentence is incorrect.

  • I wouldn't bother, most people here are twats or noobs. The trolling potential is great thats how I justify my ROI.

  • I'm happy to be proved wrong, so please PROVE my statement to be incorrect - in my humble opinion it would be naive to think Rapha use Chinese labour / manufacturing solely because they have to deal with high volumes / require a high skilled workforce , if it was that simple then how can other clothing retailers use solely UK manufacturers priced below Rapha Products , indeed i would see that as an insult to the talented UK workforce we do have and investing in said workforce...

    • i note Rapha have some blurb on their website about KTC China and how ethically and socially responsible employer they are - i also note it doesnt say if ALL Rapha "made in china" products are made at that manufacturing site, and also note that the average wage based on the 2015 KTC own report is around £8 an hour before tax, and includes an additional "financial value" for feeding and housing said workforce, - although not detailed, it would therefore not be clear what the workforces take home pay would actually be.
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