A recent investigation into the fast fashion brand Shein uncovered flagrant mistreatment of their factory workers. But Shein is far from the only fast fashion brand that has come under fire for its practices.

Reports have uncovered both the human rights issues of individuals working for many fast fashion companies, as well as the environmental impacts they make — the fashion industry is responsible for around 10 percent of total carbon emissions produced globally.

These five brands are the first to come to mind when discussing why the fast fashion industry is so controversial.

Channel 4’s recent investigation into the working conditions at Shein exposed deplorable factory conditions, with employees severely overworked and underpaid.

The exploration of two of the company’s factories found that employees were forced to work up to 18 hours per day. What’s more, employees were only given one day off per month, meaning they had to work weeks without a break. Beyond that, they were making as little as four cents per item they made.

Consumers are also criticizing Shein for its damaging impact on the environment and for clothing that is harmful to consumers.

More than 95 per cent of Shein clothing is made with new plastics, which, when…