Sporting Company Criticized For Using Sexist Washing Labels

  • 9 years ago
The Indonesian athletic clothing manufacturer Salvo Sports printed some of its shirts with the advice, ‘Give this shirt to your woman. It's her job," a move that has made many quite angry.

Washing clothes isn’t just a chore it’s a skill. Even though many garments come labeled with instructions, a number of people still end up with clothing that’s shrunken, discolored, or wrinkled beyond remedy.

One suggestion for avoiding such unfortunate outcomes, however, has sparked quite a bit of controversy.

The Indonesian athletic clothing manufacturer Salvo Sports printed some of its shirts with the advice, ‘Give it to your woman. It's her job." 

Many have since expressed their less than appreciative feelings about the recommendation on social media. 

One person Tweeted, “…your tag is not funny. Domestic works are not woman's job only. Is this how you treat your mother?” 

The company did attempt to apologize, responding to the influx of ne

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