Will you stop buying clothes from Bonds & King Gee now they won't be Australian made?

Question

Will you stop buying clothes from Bonds & King Gee now they won't be Australian made?

Answer 1

If I stopped buying non-Australian made clothes, I'd be naked.

Answer 2

I will change brands. If this manufacturer wishes to desert Australia then I desert buying their products.

Answer 3

Ge maybe in the only person who has discovered nearly all of Bonds stuff is made in China already and for years,followed to a lesser degree by Indian sourced garments.

Keep in mind the high profile selebs ??? they use need the easy money to survive (excluding Mrs Murdock) so the workers lose they always have and will.

Name any Aussie iconic company they all have factories outside Beijing or Shanghai.It started years ago.

Walk into Bunnings the only thing made in OZ is most of the Staff.

Answer 4

I love Bonds stuff - especially the kids range. The quality is great and most importantly, they are Australian made. I didn't mind spending slighly more for Bonds products, but I will definitely boycott when they move manufacturing off shore. And I'm not happy about it :(

Answer 5

Check your labels people! I buy bonds undies for my family and the labels clearly state "Designed in Australia Made in CHINA" now!

Obviously there are some items still made in Australia but the bonds in our wardrobes are China made anyway. What items are actually made here? It seems there is very little Australian made anything - and we have the unions to thanks for that as Australian labour is too expensive and business have no option but to take their manufacturing off shore to make them competitive. Its all very good to have fair wages for Aussie workers but the reality is the items then become too expensive compared to items made overseas. Harsh but true. Boycotting Pacific Labels is pointless. What are you going to buy instead? Something made in India or Pakistan? It still won't be Aussie made.

Answer 6

Only if the prices are dropped.

Was paying around 20 to 25 bucks each for my good material bonds trunk only cuz they were aussie made. But now if they'll make them in china I dont wanna pay more than 5 bucks. else wud shop another brand

Answer 7

Yes definitely. What makes them stand apart from any other label in the store now? I may as well buy the generic brand as it's cheaper and probably made in the same conditions are the Bonds/Berlei underwear will be made in.

Answer 8

No way!! They were great quality, but wont be for much longer now.. We need to support our country and its workers.

Answer 9

YES, I would STOP buying these brands

because when these people that own the company in question including all their shareholders transfer manufacturing to third world countries with slave labour conditions, they should also go there

themselfs and live there.

Answer 10

I will continue to buy if the quality is good. Currently I buy many products from overseas which could be produced in Australia but the combination of high overheads and high wages in Australia means we are not competitive.

Answer 11

As several people have already pointed out, the majority of Pacific Brands products have already been produced in China for years now - at least 5 years that I can recall.



We're all to blame for this - producers AND consumers. Producers because they are always after the biggest possible profit. Consumers because we ALL demand quality products at the cheapest possible price.



We're now given ourselves very little alternative because we've driven profit and competition overseas. This isn't just about clothing - have a look at all the other primary production we've driven overseas. We're reliant on other countries for so many of the things we consider essential. It's embarrassing.



And don't just blame Asia and/or China in particular. If you factor in the amount of goods we import from other parts of the world it's even more embarrassing.



The one underhand factor here is the timing - Pacific Brands is trying to use the economic downturn to do something they were already planning. They should have been honest and upfront.

Answer 12

ike Bata or Yakka which last about a squillionth of the time.



I'm not saying that Pacific brands went around it the right way and yes, some sort of package should be available for the workers. Things are tough all over. They're not the only ones losing jobs in the economic down-turn. The mining industry has lost more jobs since the crash than Pacific Brands does, the difference is the media jumped on the Australia Made idea. What can they jump on for the mines?!?



If youre gonna stop buying Pacific brands or insist on buying Australian then don't go to Macdonalds or Hungry jacks, or Woolies, or one of those shops like Crazy Clarkes and The Warehouse who mainly sell imported brands and some of them are actually good. Crazy Clarkes is going into recievership so even though it puts an end to that company and their imports. That will stop Aussie kids having a chance at after-school work and thousands will lose their jobs, but hey, you wont be supporting overseas-own

Answer 13

I enjoy buying only Australian made and Australian grown products because I feel good that by spending my money on such local goods and services that I am in some small way helping other Australians and Australian businesses . I want the money that I spend to stay in Australia . The only time I detour is when I very occasionally buy NZ products such as cheese .

I also absolutely refuse to talk to anyone about a Telstra problem when the call is answered in the Phillipines!!!

On one occasion I had my bank phone me at the airport to tell me they had to cancel my credit card because the bank's back up records kept overseas had been stolen ! No, No ,No !! keep Aussie stuff in Australia - enough is enough !!!

I refuse to buy American oranges , grapefruit and Turkish apricots.

I have always bought , Bonds , Berlie, Hush Puppies, King Gee, etc in the past but if the these well know Aussie icons are going to become Chinese and the money is helping a Chinese economy that is already doing better than most , then I will stop buying them. It is bad enough that our Vegemite and Rosella tomato sauce and Arnotts biscuits went o/s .

Surely the government can help . Or can the company offer the workers a stake in the business - other companies have been saved that way before I believe .

Aussie Pride

Answer 14

I have been a buyer of Bonds and King Gee clothing for so long I can't remember (over 50 years). As a matter of fact, whenever I have gone into a shop to buy my Bonds white and black singlets and underpants and King Gee work clobber, if they do not stock them, I politely tell the staff that I will go to another outlet and get the gear I want there. I will definately not be buying clothing and associated items from Pacific Brands now that they are shutting up shop an moving to an overseas manufacturer. I am sure I can find another manufacturer who makes these items in Australia.

Answer 15

It's free trade and unsustainable mass consumption facilitated by easy to get credit that has caused the GFC - Bonds has been buying factories overseas for years - is the manufacturing going to the factories they own overseas? No-one seems to be asking that question - they may just be using this as an opportunity to do something they planned anyway only now it's convenient under the shroud of GFC.



Because Australia has bought into free trade hook line and sinker there will soon be nothing that is made here - and there was information in the media last year that within 5 years 80% of all food here will come from overseas as well.



Party's over kids - get used to it. The time to be active and buy Australian made was in the past when you could have been working to prevent this trend. Australian made is mostly "from local and imported ingredients" now too.



I need undies - I'll buy what I can afford as long as it's made of cotton - grown in Australia but sucking up all the water that could be used to grow food and feed the Murray Darling - see how its all connected and never ending....

Answer 16

Even if we didn't have the economic down turn the world is having now, it would be most likely that "Pacific Brands" would have taken their manufacture off shore.

As it stands there was little option for them if they wished to stay in business.



Against them are their own shareholders who are going too put their money were they can reap the most profit.



Against them are their own work force, unions and government who will not allow a lowering of wages and conditions.



Against them is the overseas competion, where some produce goods at an equal quality at a lower price.



Against them is the overseas worker with much harder conditions to contend with than our Australian work force.

A work force that in some cases has to accept what ever condition are offered just to survive.



It would seem that all "Pacific Brands" have left is the good will of the Australian buyer.



As for myself as an age pensioner, I stopped buying the more expensive goods long ago!!

Answer 17

Yes I will, I'll walk around naked. King gee are crap, perhaps

they will be made better. Hole proof are the worst socks I've ever bought so I wont buy them anyway. As for King gee, I usually buy Yakka anyway. I've never bought based on where they're made, I buy based on tougher wearing. As for Blundstone, I'm a size 13 1/2 shoe. I have two options. I either

buy Blundstone of a badly made shoe like Bata or Yakka which last about a squillionth of the time.



I'm not saying that Pacific brands went around it the right way and yes, some sort of package should be available for the workers. Things are tough all over. They're not the only ones losing jobs in the economic down-turn. The mining industry has lost more jobs since the crash than Pacific Brands does, the difference is the media jumped on the Australia Made idea. What can they jump on for the mines?!?



If youre gonna stop buying Pacific brands or insist on buying Australian then don't go to Macdonalds or Hungry jacks, or Woolies, or one of those shops like Crazy Clarkes and The Warehouse who mainly sell imported brands and some of them are actually good. Crazy Clarkes is going into recievership so even though it puts an end to that company and their imports. That will stop Aussie kids having a chance at after-school work and thousands will lose their jobs, but hey, you wont be supporting overseas-owned companies so all good.



Don't support overseas car manufacturers and only buy Aussie made cars, it may diminish our international trade relationships and everyone in the country may live on the street soon but atleast we will be supporting Australian goods. Imports actually help strengthen trade relations.



If you're willing to buy from neighbours, surely you must realise that somewhere along the line they will buy off you.



At the moment our mining resources have taken a beating from overseas sales. That's what's causing our crisis. If you send the message to the world that hey, "we dont want your goods," then they're obviously going to return the favour. So to all you people who insist you have to only buy Australian, think about the 10,000 miners you may just have helped put out of work lately because the Japanese have stopped buying Australian minerals.



If you want to put money back into the economy, buy more Aussie made tobacco products and alcohol since that's where the Government gets the most of it's revenue.

Also buy some American stuff since Wall Street is the economic hub of the world and where the collapse happened.

This in turn may boost the world economy since it's a world-wide recession. To quote the Borg Queen of Star Trek, "You humans think in such 3 dimensional ways"



You only have to look at your favourite sports team and where their sponsorship lies (another part of Aussie culture) Stop buying those products if they're from overseas, no more sports team. Chances are even their uniform sponsor is foreign.

Macdonalds and Hungry Jacks (Burger King) are both Foreign owned and do great community work. Care-flight is sponsored by companies, some of them foreign owned too. They should be boycotted.



Then go into the super market and everytime you see a label that says "produced in Australia under licence to XXXXX using local and important ingredients" don't buy them either and even though you may cost thousands of jobs in the Aussie side of the operation, You won't be supporting foreign companies.

Answer 18

No.

Like ALL apparel manufacturers, Bonds , Holeproof and other Pacific Brands labels have been sourcing from a combination of Asia and Australia for years, while maintaining their quality control and performance. I'd much rather keep supporting their products, knowing that at least the profits are staying in Aus and being used to support other Australian brands like Tontine, Sleepmaker, Malvern Star etc rather than support a foreign owned label like Speedo or someone else.

Answer 19

I'll definitely be buying other than a pacific brand, i was a big bonds buyer as it was all my three kids would wear, this included bonds socks, knickers and jocks, i used to be a big berlei buyer, no longer though, what would be the point, it will most likely now come out of factory that makes other brands, so it might as well save myself a few dollars and buy the other import, maybe this Sue who had got a 200% pay rise will have to take a pay cut when the profits of pacific brands falls, which i'm seriously hoping will be the case!!!!! Hopefully they will also now lose their contract with the NSW fire agencies which was worth millions a year to them and good on them for making a stand against these redundancies by taking their business elsewhere!!!!

Answer 20

No as the facts remain this is a world economy and every time a company goes offshore its all doom what a croc.



In case you don't no alot of raw material is bought from country's like Australia to make these products from manchester to machinery in the first place but don't see the chinese or other asian countries complaining.



No they just get on with it , yes its sad that jobs are lost but hey why pay 15 for a bonds tshirt which was made here and frankly quality isn't that superior to some cheaper no brand chinese product as i buy 3 for the price of 1 and guess what in alot of cases they've out lasted the supposedly better quality bonds.



More like paying for a name in most cases.

Answer 21

No. In terms of Bonds they are of good quality, comfortable and affordable. It is unfortunate that they had to fire so many people around the nation but they haven't fired everyone (there are still jobs in Australia). This shows the current global economic crisis (whatever its being called... I don't know) is affecting everyone someway or another as well as the BIG names/brands and companies.



The had to what they had to do. Try to look at it from a business prospective. If you think about it, wouldn't it be better that they let a few people go than closing down the whole company? Labour is cheap China, so I would think thats the main reason they are moving jobs there. Hopefully when this economic crisis comes to pass, they will return the jobs to Australia.



Otherwise, they are still an Aussie brand



... at least they haven't been sold to China (like vegemite was sold to America..(correct me if im wrong. it may have just been i rumour but i thought the company was sold to America) ???)

Answer 22

No I will not! Firstly, I am certain that Pacific Brands has made more than enough profits from Australian consumers over the years to keep it financially healthy throughout the financial crisis. Secondly, the only reason the companies owned by Pacific Brands have been so successful is that garments made in Australia have been quality goods which actually fit Australian bodies! I rarely find a Chinese made garment that actually fits me properly, let alone is well made! I'm certain the reptilian CEO would pass this off as something that won't happen with the imports she will bring here (whilst she wears her designer clothing). In the interview she gave on the ABC lastnight she repeatedly avoided questions about the job losses, making disgusting comments along the lines of "the workers who have been let go will now have the opportunity to gain employment in a more contemporaneous industry"! At what point did the production of quality clothing become outmoded as a career? Last time I looked we all still wear clothes! Most of us struggle to buy quality at a reasonable price, and lets face it, the companies she in charge of are not cheap! Will the prices of these companies be reduced when they reduce their production salaries by aproximately $500 per week per worker? I think not!

Here's hoping the CEO has the opportunity to find herself a job more in line with her personality, maybe a child work house manager! It appears to me that Pacific Brands is using a temporary financial problem as a scapegoat in order to move production off shore. I trust the CEO will have some sleepless nights, hard to accept that she too is a woman. Is she one of those woman who in order to play with the big boys becomes more cut throat than any man? Mmm, it appears so to me! Best of luck to all the sacked (I refuse to say redundant as their skills are not, simply rejected by greed) workers

Answer 23

That has not been Australia history....in the main!

You only have to look what has already been sold off going back to Hawke and Keating and the "masters' of the sell-off the previous Howard government. Of course this has come back to bite us on the bums but it's all about the old "hip pocket nerve".



Those with wealth buy any and all the best whether it be Australian or foreign i.e. cars clothes building materials etc.



This will be no different but if a "National Black Ban was to be imposed I would support the "ban" that was when Australia had a "back bone! Don't remember, most wouldn't....no surprises!

Answer 24

Well yes because they are no longer Aussie made. Pacific Brands is an American company and surprise surprise they buy up the competition ie bonds etc try make a profit then dump it as soon as they cant make a decent profit. It sheer American greed and Corporate culture Crap.



You will find these will now be made overseas. Any excuse to produce overseas lower overheads and can pay the workers less. Again sheer American greed. Americans caused this global crisis. Americans totally hopeless and despicable in business.Rarely do the right thing.

Answer 25

Will certainly stop purchasing the products. Someone has said they are already made in China - how does that work given so many people in Australia were layed off?

Only problem I have is that I don't know what brands they make - only know of the ones stated in the original question - Bonds, King Gee, Berlie and Holeproof. Anyone know what other brands?

Answer 26

Actually Pacific Brands have been using off shore manufactures for sometime and many brands were already manufacturing o/seas when acquired by PB but the intention was to bring manufacturing back to Australia.

Unfortunately the bottom dropped out of the market and they were left with little choice.

Maybe bonds will be back?



Also many of their brands are part of the 'No Sweat Shop' organisation.

So even though it is not profitable to manufacture in Australia they are at least an company who thinks ethically.

Answer 27

Yup I'll stop buying. I think it is terrible that the jobs are going overseas, the only Australians benefitting at all are those who are selling the products because even when made in Asia, the prices will not decrease to the public at all, the prices remain the same and only the middle people will see the profits. I will go a step further besides not buying the product, and not shopping at the stores that will sell the replacements. I will order on line. Take my Aussie $$ away completely. I live in Australia and want Australia products, if I wanted Asian products I would live in Asia.

Answer 28

Australia has bought into free trade hook line and sinker there will soon be nothing that is made here - and there was information in the media last year that within 5 years 80% of all food here will come from overseas as well.



Party's over kids - get used to it. The time to be active and buy Australian made was in the past when you could have been working to prevent this trend. Australian made is mostly "from local and imported ingredients" now too.

Answer 29

Yes, I will definitely reconsider buying from these once iconic Aussie brands! I am a fervent supporter of Australian Made wherever possible, providing Aussie jobs and keeping income & tax dollars here to strengthen our own economy. It sickens me when I am reminded, yet again, that the greed for an ever larger profit margin (the directors & executives rarely miss out!) will almost always result in businesses going 'offshore', leaving us, the faithful, an ever diminishing array of 'Aussie Made' choices, not to mention the shrinking of employment opportunities. Where has the pride of 'Proudly Australian Made' gone?

Answer 30

As others have already said, Bonds have been made in China for quite some time now. I used to buy everything in Bonds for my husband, but gave up because of the poor quality - especially the underpants, the waist elastic only lasts a few machine washes. Not good enough.



Quite honestly, I would rather pay high prices for Australian-made products that last a decent length of time than go for cheap Asian-made and have to keep replacing. Going for lower prices is false economy in the long run.

Answer 31

Yakka & King Gee workwear has been manufactured offshore for many years now. The consumer demands cheap products therefore manufacturers must go offshore as labour rates in Australia are too high.

The consumer always says they will pay for Australian made, but the reality is they dont when they can buy a product that is made offshore cheaper. The Australian consumer is a hypocrit.

Answer 32

People - a majority of Pacific Brands gear has been made overseas for YEARS! There are only a few brands they make here locally and now those are gone.

King Gee and Yakka brands have been chinese made for years.

Australia - we are STUPID!

We have the ability to be the only country in the world that can be fully self sufficient, but we continue to go down the price price price cheap cheap cheap mentality. If you want cheap - be prepared for the crap you buy and dont whinge when jobs are lost. If you want to support Aussie Made then be prepared to pay a few bucks extra. You all want better wages and better lifestyle - how do you think that gets paid for?

Ooops - too late - the whole Australian Manufacturing market is stuffed and we only have ourselves to blame.

Well done Australia, well done.

Answer 33

Yep, will probably stop buying them once they are no longer made in Australia. When companies like this move their manufacturing operations offshore, you usually end up getting an inferior quality product.



Aside from quality issues, the relevant brands will lose the benefit of supporting Australia. Not only that but the products are most likely to be made in some dodgy factory in some Asian country which has terrible standards for its workers.

Answer 34

No, it won't stop me buying these brands. I am sorry about the folk who have lost jobs but it was just a matter of time sadly. The other thing I can tell you, despite some other answers here, is that everyone else will do the same thing. These brands are strong and people who say they will stop buying because the range is made in China are just plain liars. There is no resistance to Chinese made goods. People are just letting emotion get in the way of common sense and hard reality.



***EDIT***

To the people who say our govt should stop some Chinese imports - if you want the Chinese to buy our mining, our engineering expertise, our steel, our grain, our natural gas, etc you can't say to the Chinese "*uck off we are not buying your textiles."



***EDIT FOR stickeetape***

Stickee I agree with what you said in your edit - particularly where you say Aust businesses should be taxed much less. The only problem I have with that idea is the lowly taxed business will not invest the tax savings on expanding their business, or introducing new products that people want to buy, or reducing their prices to make their products affordable, or employing more people. Instead the tax savings will be spent on a top of the range BMW for dear daughter, or a holiday mansion on Fraser Island. That's the part the govt has an issue with.

Answer 35

Bonds Clothing

Answer 36

Hell YES! I will NOT be buying these brands when they are no longer made in Australia. It is ridiculous.



They say they are in a tough time and losing money. Yet the CEO and so on still take home checks in the 6 figure mark each year. They are simply trying to make themselves more money and in doing so their GREED will lose them more money than they ever imagined.



A very stupid move on their behalf and should have only be done if they were breaking even, which they are NOT.



I hope you corporate monkeys lose soooooo much money after this massive mistake your GREED has caused you to make. You better apologise and fix it ASAP....but it's too late and your company will now have to become big overseas so you fools don't go bankrupt. Australia has spoken and officially hate you!

Answer 37

As someone who had her job outsourced many many times, I have been checking for 'Australian' made in everything I buy for over 3 years now.



The Aussie workers are not TOO expensive - using outsourcing is to my mind equal to using SLAVES! This is how many past cultures became rich over history - off the backs of poor people.



Essentially all workers all over the world should receive the same wage for the same job.



The current recession is a direct result of the greed of corporations squeezing maximum profits and not considering any other factors in decision making. Outsourcing is just a further continuation of this greed mentality.



I predicted this greed mentality would not be good for out economy in Australia ; 3 years ago. Even I was surprised that I was so quickly and completely proved correct. Its a shame my bosses didn't listen.

Answer 38

Some time ago, I worked for PB and even then most of the brands you have mentioned in your question were 'then' being manufactured 'outside' of Australia. So... in answer to your question, NO, as buying 'actual' Aussie made stuff is getting increasingly harder to do. One has to wear clothes, whether they are from here or there is unfortunately no longer going to be an option.

On a side note... the use of the word 'iconic' is inappropriate here, just as it is inappropriate when used in nowadays conversations, etc. Recommend a look-see in a dictionary for the word 'icon'.

Answer 39

Yes- they are still Australian owned- unlike so many of the clothes in our stores these days. I congratulate Pacific Brands being made in Australia as long as they have- they were one of the last large brands still manufacturing in Australia. It is better than move production overseas to cut costs, rather than the whole business going under and losing these brands all together.

Answer 40

Yes. They could have easily dropped their two spokes people (Pat Rafter and Sarah Murdoch, like they need anymore money) to save money, jobs and keep the manufacturing in Australia. Also i'm pretty sure that the CEO and the other really high paying fuddy duddies, could have taken a $20000 pay cut pretty easily and still be able to afford their Truffle infused coffee served in a diamond encrusted coffee cup. But like any other company, they aren't content with making a profit they have grow every year, so they f*** everyone else off just in order to keep profiting. And furthermore their products are going to decrease in quality anyway, so why the hell would we pay the same price for lesser quality products! Bollocks to Pacific Brands, i say lets revolt, Rage Against the Machine people!!! haha

Answer 41

I will definitely cease to buy Bonds and more especially King Gee now that they will no longer be made in Australia. I find most items made in China are cheap,inferior products in terms of fabric, quality and workmanship. I have endeavoured (hard as it is) over the past few years to avoid purchasing anything made in China. My husband is a tradesman who has always worn King Gee clothing so I will buy in bulk immediately to ensure we have a few years worth of stock in the wardrobe. I will now have to start the search for an Australian brand of work clothing (if there is such a thing left).

Answer 42

To be honest I love bonds that is all I wear when it concerns underwear and singlets just to name a few. I was very upset when I heard the news on "Sky news" and I would like to say NO to your question, but ....listening to the CEO of Pacific Brands last night in "Lateline business on the ABC" commenting on the dwindling of the Australian Manufacturing sector, would I have a choice of buying "made in australia" labels???? or is that a thing of the past? It is so sad.

Answer 43

Good question! Though from what I can gauge most clothing these days is manufactured overseas anyway. To be honest I didn't even realise that Bonds/King Gee was "Made in Australia", just thought they played the patriotic card because they originally started in Oz.



A bit like Vegemite and other "Aussie icons" -- bought out by multinationals...

Answer 44

I am quite annoyed that companies are using the so called global situation to go off shore.

That is all it is. Did we see this uproar when Levis jeans left Australia - or the optical company who closed their South Australian lab. and went off shore. This company is just going to work in an area where the wages will be less and I am sure that we the stupid public will still pay the same amount as though the goods were manufactured here.

It is time to stand up and reclaim our "farm"

The amount of companies becoming monsters and forcing the Australian owned small companies to the wall is increasing.

We will only succeed when Australians start to question the ownership of companies. Then purchase from the businesses that promote Australian jobs.

I will not purchase their products if I see the made OS label.

We should, when we go in to stores, d query the ownership, and vote with your feet when the company has its profits going off shore! .

Answer 45

We're now given ourselves very little alternative because we've driven profit and competition overseas. This isn't just about clothing - have a look at all the other primary production we've driven overseas. We're reliant on other countries for so many of the things we consider essential. It's embarrassing.



And don't just blame Asia and/or China in particular. If you factor in the amount of goods we import from other parts of the world it's even more embarrassing.

Answer 46

We're now given ourselves very little alternative because we've driven profit and competition overseas. This isn't just about clothing - have a look at all the other primary production we've driven overseas. We're reliant on other countries for so many of the things we consider essential. It's embarrassing.



And don't just blame Asia and/or China in particular. If you factor in the amount of goods we import from other parts of the world it's even more embarr

Answer 47

most of the clothes you buy are already from overseas. if it doesnt state origin clearly look on washing instruction label they usually hide it there.



The tarrifs have to be lifted so australian manufactuers can compete with their prices.



I'll say some happy news for those who wont buy, many mistakes are made when manufacturing OS because the manufacturer is not on the spot only an agent. It can cost them millions in errors a big brand like that

Answer 48

It's not a big deal where it's made. people are'nt going to rip out your underwear and ask you where it's made. You can't help it when big companies fall into a category of "greed", paying $10 a week to asian teenagers to do the job. You gotta consider that australia's living expense is very high compare to china and operating a factory and paying wages is costly in australia. When china's living expense goes up you will see a lot more stuff made in india, which is happening. You just have to blame it all on the greedy manufacturers for this, not which country it is made from.

Answer 49

Mates stick together ethically, turn your back on your own & you're out for good. If I need to be more straight forward then Pacific Brands can get well & trully & yes buying Calvin Klein is buying from OS, it's a better product & the money is still going to the same place. Guess what brand my undies will be now & Bonds are going in tonights garbage.

Millsy

Answer 50

Yes what a joke :( Too many greedy people in this world. Had they advertised a little more heavily that their clothes were made in Australia as opposed to China then they would sell more. Now they will sell a little less I think..



Though I must say that I thought Bonds stopped a while ago actually making their clothes here. I believe the label says "designed in Australia, made in China"

Answer 51

NOW is the time, for any aspiring entrepreneur with a sense of Australian (and remaining so) to step into the fold and make themselves known and take on, an already trained workforce.



In a simple answer to your question - yes, I will stop buying. I did buy Yakka and King Gee, with the latter as the better made. The other suggested that with the quality of the material, it was already made overseas.

Answer 52

Is that because so many of our great iconic brands like Vegemite for example are still made by Aussie companies. Oh, oops no they arent'!

We have been slowly being sold down the river for years, and people still dont seem to notice.

I always try to buy Aussie but it is getting harder and harder especially with countries like America seeming to own us, remember the ugg boot everybody??

So in answer I will try to remain loyal but it is pretty difficult when all of our iconic brands have sold us out first. Did they ever think of floating the companies so that Australians could buy shares and keep the ownership etc here instead of O/S

Surely there were better options available, damn shame I say

Answer 53

Everyone seems to be rubbishing the head execs of Bonds with regards to this decision.

I own a business in Australia and we definitely don't line our own pockets! With the economic situation at the moment, many of our customers are buying offshore as it is cheaper than buying product made here. I blame the lousy Australian government for this and particularly the abolishing of the work-choice agreement. Our government does nothing to help out businesses in Australia and instead prefer to focus on unemployed people, people on pensions and government associates. Businesses in Australia get taxed ridiculously high, and make it virtually unachievable to make a successful business in this country. I don't blame these businesses for making the decision to go offshore. I blame the Labor government and their ability to make decisions. Just wait...we will have more and more companies going offshore and the unemployment rate here will skyrocket. The government will need to pull their finger out and make some serious decisions here. In the meantime, I would just buy whatever looks good and is the cheapest now, as it is all made in China anyway.



**edit**

Christopher I noticed you mentioned about people telling the government that we should not trade with them etc... the problem is that they are bastardising our industry with cheap prices we cannot compete with. I don't think that the answer is to cut off trading with them. I think the answer is that either Australian businesses need to be taxed less, or we need to start placing higher taxes on Asian imports.

Answer 54

I was so disappointed with the company's decision as these are brands I buy all the time. As long as the quality wasn't compromised though, I would have continued to buy them.



However, after reading the news article this morning about the executives giving themselves massive pay increases, then NO I will write them off entirely and change brands. I think these people should be charged with a criminal offense such as fraud or whatever the appropriate charge is. These people are criminals and it is this sort of corporate greed that has put the world in its current woeful situation.

Answer 55

I liked Bonds because it was sensibly priced, well-made and employed Australians. The decision to give themselves raises and move jobs offshore means profits are the new priority - the clothes will be dearer and poorly made (like other brands.) Expect an advertising blitz later in the year. I'm going to look for aussie-made alternates but well, there isn't any, is there?

Answer 56

I'll tell you what. We as Australians over price our Made In Australia items and therfore the average guy like me doesnt want to buy brand name materials. I wish to buy the Made in China cheap stuff. Why? Yes the clothes wont last as long but if I buy 15 pairs for the same price as I would buy 5 Bonds Undies they will last me that long cause I wont wear them out as often cause I'll have a choice. And yes I do change my undies everyday. But the thing is that we way over price our items this is the reason that companies in Australia outsource. I lived in Korea for 2 years and in China as well and their brands are just as good as ours. I think we as Australians need to stand up for our companies but also we need to stand up to the big corporate cats who are making a really big dollar from sales. They put the prices so high that it makes buying Australian made almost impossible. A product that travels 10000 kms is cheaper than the one made 20kms from my house why is this. This is Bull something should be done about this.

Answer 57

Ever since my family and I arrived in Australia and called it home, I have patronize Aussie made products. Now, with Pacific Brands going to China for their products, I'm sorry but I won't buy them any more.

Anyway, I never did patronize any thing made in China. I've had very bad experiences with their quality. Would any sane mind expect anything better from a person being paid - the highest salary - $2 a day?

Answer 58

I don't buy Chinese products. They may be made in sweatshops, and if not, the money is still going to a country whose government is guilty of many human rights violations. Also, there is a lot of embodied energy in products made overseas. I would rather buy locally when possible to avoid using more petrol than necessary and polluting the earth further. My partner commissions an Australian lady to make his underwear for him.



I am considering protesting Japanese whaling in 'protected' Antarctic reserves (as observed by activists on the ship Steve Irwin) by boycotting Japanese products. It is not easy or cheap to be an ethical consumer, but it sure does feel good! I think it would have been wise if Prime Minister Rudd had recommended that Australians use their economic stimulus cash bonuses to buy Australian products. Buying imports has that inconvenient side effect of exporting money.

Answer 59

It is so tempting to go for the cheaper ooption when buying colothing, but in the end we lose when the jobs go out the window. Spend a bit more and keep the Aussie made stuff afloat. I will definitely be looking for the Australian made alternative. Bisley is australian made workwear and it's better than king gee and the same price.

Answer 60

Yes, but not yet.



After all the clothes on the racks now are still Australian made... and until the nice 'made in china' (or wherever) clothes are put on the shelves, I will keep buying them. After all, they are aussie made (better quality), good to buy for our ecomony etc. There's no point boycotting just yet. also, I'm assuming that the store I've bought them from has already paid them anyways.

Answer 61

What a disappointment for the Australian of course but I guess most of the garments available in Australia is made off-shore anyway. I am very uncertain if I will look for the particular brands as I don't think the brands is matter. I actually shop from second hand shops and hardly spend on garments. I do agree we all should support Australia made brands.

Answer 62

In the beginning I probably would have still bought these products. However, I have just read that some of the executives etc in Pac Brands have given themselves a 170% pay rise. One executive went from earning 670,000 to 1.2 million a year! All this after they move production offshore to save money. What a joke I will be avoiding these brands in the future, for sure!

Answer 63

YES But what the management does not realise is that if Australia goes under their pay rises will not be worth the paper it's printed on.



The demise for this down turn is computers, banks get rid staff and keep computers which cannot think of new ideas like humans.

I wonder what would happen if a solar flare knocked out all the electronics?

Large stores are getting rid of check out staff and expect the customers to do their own scanning.

Management needs to read Maslow's laws of peoples needs?

Answer 64

No I won't. Bonds and Berlei were my favourite undies and the main reason I won't be buying them again is that just about every time I buy an article of clothing that is made in China, it is sown so badly that it is almost impossible to iron properly. It seems to be the sleeves they can't get right so the undies will most likely not fit properly. Most of the stuff made there is CRAP!!!

Answer 65

If these quality brands are manafactured offshore, they will naturally lose their reputation for quality very quickly as so many other clothing brands have already. Any brand's value must be constantly reinforced with quality products which are seemingly almost impossible to source from China etc. Without such natural reinforcement through continuous and reliable quality, the brand becomes just an empty name with little very little else behind it. Accordingly, no, I would stop buying immediately and seek local quality elsewhere.

Answer 66

Once I realised that wannabee-Beckham chump Michael Clarke was a brand ambassador I vowed to purchase no more "Reg Grundies" bearing the Bonds label. The final straw was Pacific Brands taking its operations offshore. They don't deserve to advertise themselves as an iconic Aussie product any more. Boycott the b@st@rds I say!

Answer 67

This is the cost of globalisation....



They can make the same product to the same quality for probably a tenth of the cost.



It would be irresponsible if they didnt move off shore to china.



I was looking in the paper and some of these people have been at the company for 15 or 20 years. Doing the same job. Workers need to realise that they need to continually up grade thier skills and thier employability. No one in this new generation of workers will be able to be in the same job for 15 years.



If i owned the company and someone said to me. "My factory can make the same product for 10 perecent of the manufacturing cost" i would say wehere do i sign? Subject to the quality being comparable.



These chinese factory workers work harder, longer and for a lot less money.



They had a pretty good run, so stop complaining.



P.S i dont here anyone complain when they can buy cheap chinese goods. Anyway the quality of chinese goods is only as good as the factory and the management. Take for example iphones. They are assembled in china and are at the top of quality.



Next to move offshore.... car manufacturing....



Stop the government subsidies of industries in this country that cant turn a profit... Hasnt anyone realised that australia makes terrible cars?

Answer 68

absolutely NOT... it has been well proven that once the company heads off shore the quality of the product decreases dramatically. I no longer trust these brands. the quality that we once relied on is gone.

I was always a big supporter of Blundstone but the boots i purchased lately since the company went offshore are already falling apart. The previous pair that were manufactured in Australia lasted me 8 years. I no longer purchase Blundstone products.



I am personally fed up with our companies heading overseas & the product becoming inferior.

Answer 69

I think it is very sad that we are loosing our good and trusted brands just because it is cheaper to produce them offshore.It is simple if they can pay someone 5 cents offshore then they do not care about the people here.I have nothing against the Chinese people but I am not sure whether I would be able to have the same trust in the brand anymore.Who knows what materials they would use?I think that it is disgusting that these companies are willing to let our people go and become jobless and depressed just to save money.Some offshore companies use cheap labor and young children to make products.

Answer 70

Against them are their own shareholders who are going too put their money were they can reap the most profit.



Against them are their own work force, unions and government who will not allow a lowering of wages and conditions.



Against them is the overseas competion, where some produce goods at an equal quality at a lower price.



Against them is the overseas worker with much harder conditions to contend with than our Australian work force.

A work force that in some cases has to accept what ever condition are offered just to survive.



It would seem that all "Pacific Brands" have left is the good will of the Australian buyer.



As for myself as an age pensioner, I stopped buying the more expensive goods long ago!!

Answer 71

Well I am sitting here reading this question in my King Gee Work Shirt and I just looked at the label and it already says "Made In China" and I bought this shirt and 4 other King Gee ones about 1 year ago.

Answer 72

Definately I always buy my hubby King Gees because they are Australian, Reckless Rudd didn't prop up our own businesses and keep Australians employed rather than hand our business to the Chinese and pay out billions with hand outs to people who never have or never will pay taxes, running around the world like a drunk with a cheque book.



SOURCE:



A neibour has got 7 kids 3 different fathers received about 10 Grand just before Christmas has never been employed and will get another $7,000 next hand out, pity he dosn't show a bit of empathy to old aged and disability pensioners

Answer 73

There is no way I will buy thier products anymore, i didn't buy all that many before though. But my partner only wore bonds t-shirts, singlets and holeproof jocks and I will be making sure he changes. If so many companies are sending work overseas while the damn government is bring more immigrants here then Australia, (sorry to sound racist) will have no jobs for australians that have grown up here for generations.

This country is going down the hole.

Answer 74

Yes, we will stop buying these brands..

We all know what sort of quality they will be like with these offshore manufacturers!..instead of lasting, and lastings they will probably fall apart after the first wash!...No point in blaming the govt for the sell off, its the Australian company that sold it overseas..no one twistered their arm, they could of said, "NO" but they didn't..Lets hope not too many more company's are going to sell to overseas companies..KEEP IT IN AUSTRALIA, WE WANT AUSTRALIAN MADE CLOTHING ETC.!!!..Total shame on this company for "selling out". We wish the employee's all the best for their future and hope they get other jobs quickly.

Answer 75

Yes. The Federal Government should introduce penalities to businesses that take jobs out of Australia as in the long run the cost to support the unemployed and the poorer quality goods produced over seas cost the general public in Australia greatly.

Answer 76

The problem is that all their competitors are made in china, india or fiji as well. I will just buy the product that is the best value and will be reluctant to pay a slight premium for these brands in future. Although I do like the fit of holeproof undies so might continue to buy them if the design does not change.

Answer 77

As individual Australians we can make a statement together and show how we ALL feel about this:



Join the Facebook group 'Keep Pacific Brands Jobs in Australia' !!

Answer 78

Definately not. What's the point! We are constantly bombarded with advertising to "Buy Australian" but how can these brands justify being Australian if there products are being made overseas. Besides, how long will it take for the quality to decline??? Not long I'm sure!! And will the prices come down. I doubt it. So the cheaper brands are looking good and with cheaper prices it's a win / win situation for the consumer.

Answer 79

I am a huge fan of Bonds, but i want to know what this label "made in australia" is on the clothes???? last night i was checking my underwear labels, as well as my bonds trackies and tee shirts etc.. and i have nothing with the made in australia Label in it and none of these thing are recent purchases, majority more than 2 years...... whats going on,

Answer 80

The only reason I did purchase them before was that they were Aussie made, they have always been kind of cheap and nasty, and they don't last as long as they should, but now they are making them offshore, I may as well buy the cheap stuff from the markets because I will be saving money and not rewarding the mongrels that undercut our way of life and stole our countryfolks jobs. It makes me sick and angry and I will boycott all Pacific Brands labels from now on.

Answer 81

Not that I go out of my way to buy these specific brands ( I do have bonds products in my draws), every time in the future when im looking for clothes and i see the labels Bonds and King Gee it will always bring back memories of the recent bad news and will most definitely put me off buying them unless they sre cheaper than anything else.

Answer 82

No.

We have been making and buying Australian made clothing for many years because of there high quality and are made right here in Australia by Australians. Lets keep Bonds,Can't Tear Em & King Gee made here, When Pacific Fabrics move it all overseas they will never be made the same..................CHESTY BONDS not CHESTY WONGS

Answer 83

No. Senior management of many companies have lost the plot. They look at balance sheets, profit ratios, cost prices per item, and that's it. What they forget is that employees are people. They have put the dollar value ahead of a human value. They can expect a savage backlash, because people support each other, and anger at retrenching hundreds of Australians will be directed at the company. It is time a company in Australia showed true leadership and showed by their actions that they value people far more than a paper dollar value.

The people in the world are emotional beings, a paper dollar is not.

Answer 84

I will stop buying Bonds now for sure. Am very happy that my children are growing up and I no longer need the wondersuit as they were great for babies. Was happy to spend more for the quality and to support local companies buying a lot of Bonds and King Gee products. Am feeling very sad for the workers too..

Answer 85

I will no longer buy Bonds or King Gee now that Pacific Brands has decided that keeping it Australian is no longer important. They don't care that they have now made so many people jobless - it's cheaper to manufacture in China! All they care about is the bottom line!

Answer 86

I will see how I go. We can not stop buying from Bonds as this put more workers working in Australia at risk of loosing jobs. They are changing according to the economic conditions. They have to do this for survival otherwise they will vanish. Yes it hurts 1800 jobs were lost but think won't more jobs be lost if the company went bankrupt and they had to close the whole operation. It is better to support them so they come back to Australia and support them to be Australian Brand and also keep them updated with your views how you want them to bring jobs back to Australia. This crisis is for everyone and everyone supporting each other will help everyone to come out of it. This recession is global. Only positive thoughts and actions will bring everyone out of it. So please reconsider and think with calmly.

We do not want more workers to loose jobs in the Bonds so we should still support them but still keep them updated that we will like them to bring the operation to Australia.

Answer 87

?Where are people getting Aussie made Bonds stuff from??

I havent been able to find Bonds made in Australia for years.

Except a very small amount of the baby/kids stuff everything else says 'Designed in Australia, made in China' all the mens and womens knickers, tshirts, hoodies etc is already made in China.



Do people not read the labels or is there some source I dont know about??

Answer 88

Bonds Factory Outlet

Answer 89

Against them are their own work force, unions and government who will not allow a lowering of wages and conditions.



Against them is the overseas competion, where some produce goods at an equal quality at a lower price.



Against them is the overseas worker with much harder conditions to contend with than our Australian work force.

A work force that in some cases has to accept what ever condition are offered just to survive.



It would seem that all "Pacific Brands" have left is the good will of the Australian buyer.



As for myself as an age pensioner, I stopped buying the more expensive goods long ago!!

Source(s):

Answer 90

Absolutely who would want to buy items if they are made off shore. I bought them because I knew we were supporting an Australian product and providing Australians with jobs and a fairly decent wage. So in a nutshell the new workers get paid less, Pacific Brands profits go up and they expect us to pay the same price for something which costs them less to make. Greed plus complete and utter bastards.

Answer 91

If they've sold out (of) the country why should the country support them.



As a manufacturer they will be just another company exploiting cheap sweatshop labour in the third world, like any other.



No doubt they will plug the "We're doing it for ourshareholders" and bombard us with jingoistic advertising to try and regain ground.



But as far as I'm concerned I'll never by any of their brands again.



You can't blame poor third world countries from trying to make a buck - But you can blame a 1st world company from selling out their employees, even with the offer of Federal Government funding, for convenience & cheaper overheads.



I bet the CEO & Board are in no fear of loosing their jobs.



Thoroughly Disgusted

Answer 92

There doesn't seem much point, really. I'd buy Australian if you could name a local manufacturer ... the world seems to be supplied from China's appallingly poor-quality sweatshops.



We can thank Gough Whitlam for removing tariffs for our footwear and textile industries, which started the downfall our local industries.



Now the Rudd government is doing nothing to stop the closures and spending $42billion for people to buy imported goods will do more harm than good.

Answer 93

Never again.No way known will I support their greedy get rich scheme. I hope they go broke and lose the lot. But they wont because the poor asians working in their sweatshops like animals for 50 cents an hour will make them filthy rich. How convenient to call on the Government when their in trouble and have the tax payer foot the bill for their mis-management. When it suits them. Wonder what sort of a bonus the ***** CEO will get this Christmas. Disgusted and appalled they call themselves Australian.

Answer 94

I would Keep Buying!! Atleast the Brand is still Australian Owned.

Much better to buy from an Australian owned company that manufacturers in China, than an overseas owned company that manufactures in China!

Answer 95

I love Bonds underwear and have always bought their products because of the quality and material. I always try to buy Australian products and whenever I'm shopping. But, it's always been hard to look for Australian made products(clothing esp!)



Haven't made up my mind yet if I'll still buy their products with everything so expensive now days. I feel for the people that have lost their jobs tho especially now with everything going on.

Answer 96

Most of those products weren't australian made anymore anyway. We are a work wear retailer, who sold "King Gee", but the labels inside their garments all say 'Made in fiji" or "Made in China". This has been the case for over 10 years now. I'd assume the jobs being made redundant are probably clerical, or in distribution.

Answer 97

I think that it is about time to dump out of this "free" trade rubbish.If you want to manufacture offshore thats fine but it gets a 200% duty on the way into the country.Then lets see how quick our own manufacturing base is back up and running, not just for clothes but on all items cars, food , While we are about it we should also limit the large overseas companys taking all there profit overseas, such as insurance, banks and so on

Answer 98

Against them is the overseas worker with much harder conditions to contend with than our Australian work force.

A work force that in some cases has to accept what ever condition are offered just to survive.



It would seem that all "Pacific Brands" have left is the good will of the Australian buyer.



As for myself as an age pensioner, I stopped buying the more expensive goods long ago!!

Source(s):

My source is common sense

Answer 99

Absolutely. I won't be buying these brands. I will choose other labels that are Australian made. Pacific Brands took the easy way out and chose to not ride out the tough times. They are pathetic really and make the economic situation even worse. So why should we support their decision? Thanks for nothing Pacific Brands!

Answer 100

It won't affect my purchasing decision at all, in fact looking at the labels its hard to find the Aussie made logo. However I do sympathise with the staff who received this bad news yesterday.

But as some people have already commented, I do question the timing and this big convienent excuse of the Global Economic Crisis.

Rubbish, the senior execs would of been planning this for a couple of years now, watching their profits drop as overheads rose.But hey, while the Govt. is throwing money around willy nilly, why not.

Answer 101

No, definitely not, if it's something I need. Some of these products are already manufactured overseas as it is. The economic crisis is worldwide and buying only Australian made products is protectionism, equal to people in other countries not buying anything which is made in this country. Where would our export industry be if this were the case?

Answer 102

Bonds quality had already starting going downhill well before this, t shirts losing shape after 1 wash so to me this was the last straw.What i want to know is what happens to the taxpayer funded cash handouts already given to this company? Do we get a refund? Probably not If they want to go offshore they should have to pay back every cent they've stolen from the aussie public. Screw the rich fatcat directors, make em pay!!

Answer 103

Clothes are clothes people. I doubt that you would rather walk around naked than wear items that are made in China. I understand that alot of people have lost their jobs, but I myself know how they feel, I was made redundant by the mine I was working at along with 150 other people, it sucks, so what, get over it, move on. I will still be buying the Bonds brand and any other brand that is made overseas, it I like it I will buy it, regardless of what country it was made. Comfort is the issue here.

Answer 104

Were they ever even Aussie made? I think they're just designed here not made here. That's the same with heaps of products though, like Ipods.. they're designed in California but made in China.



I think the main thing is that the material in their clothing is from Australia. So if that changes then the quality will go down.

Answer 105

Bond clothes are generally more expensive than others and have been made in China or other off-shore for many years now. My guess is we have been paying for the high priced advertising. So, I will continue to buy some Bond lines, as usual. And, as usual only when they are on sale.

Answer 106

Many of these products are already made in China, however I shan't be spending the extra few dollars to buy their T-shirts and singlets if they are no longer made here.

This is a another sad episode in the history of manufacturing in Western countries, but not a surprise. Maximum profit is all that matters to business. If they tell you otherwise, they're treating you like a fool. Your job and those of your friends and families don't matter.

Answer 107

I never been a "label" buyer... i buy what suits, fits and is in my budget. I also do look for quality. I do love the holeproof socks tho!

Im sure tho that now that they are made in china the quality of product will plummet.... so i will have second thoughts on the quality next time i buy.



Its so hard to find any clothing thats australian made!

Answer 108

I buy 'Made in Australia' whenever I can. It creeps me out to see vegetables grown in China in the supermarkets. Yes I am Australian and proud of it. Australia provides my living conditions so why shop for

goods from outside.

Answer 109

Definitely. Ever since moving to this country it has been a huge bug bear of mine that nearly all clothing stores get their products from China. I would happily pay more money for Australian made. My two boys and I buy Bonds underwear range for this very reason, sadly no more.

Answer 110

Wake up and look at the tags !!!



King Gee has not been made in Australia for years and neither is Yakka !!



I am in the industry and was actually amazed Pac Brands still made so much in Australia.



Yahoo should do some research before posing inaccurate questions like this

Answer 111

Absolutely. The only good thing about these products is that they are strong, tough and Aussie made. Asia is not known for it's quality products and so in my eyes, and most other people's, Bonds and King Gee are no longer considered quality products.



And if we can't support workers in our own country then who can we support.



Another Aussie icon bites the dust.

Answer 112

I will not buy anything from Pacific Brands if they move offshore.

Yes some stuff has been made offshore already and I think the QUALITY HAS ALREADY BEEN AFFECTED in some stuff.

I think it the one thing that the americans get right, buy your own and support your own.

That starts at the government level..... Don't even let it get in to the country I say!

Answer 113

Yes! How convenient! Using the current economic climate as an excuse to move off shore to make more profits, claiming among other things that they 'have a responsibility to their shareholders'.

The part that really annoys me is that they're not the least bit interested in what we think.

I'll be checking labels carefully from now on.

Answer 114

it all depends whether or not they still want to charge the same amount to buy their products now that they are being made using cheaper labour and sub standard material which wont last as long before it falls apart.All these jobs lost so the company can increase their profit margin, then again they may be related to Kevin Rudd(PM) with the amount of time he spends over there maybe they gave him a little hush, hush money he knew 3 weeks ago about this.

Answer 115

Yes - I will actively seek to buy clothes that are Australian made.



Remember, the jobs have been sent off shore only because the workers will accept .50c a day and a bowl of rice; or very similar conditions.

Answer 116

When I visit Australia I expected Australian label to be made in Australia. I make it a habbit to check before buying. Imagine coming all the way to Australia buy something made in China. Similarly I don't buy China antique that is made in Singapore. Really sad!

Answer 117

Yes when it comes to spending my money i prefer to buy Australian made



and any manufacturer or country that has a bad record i don't buy.



i don't Buy anything Swiss because they were supposed to be Neutral country stole from the Jews in WW2and supported the Nazis and Nestle have used cheap Child labour in the manufacture of their products



and I don't Support the NZ economy

Answer 118

Absolutely never touch any of those products again until they are made back here in australia. I don't buy any imported goods unless it's unavoidable, even if i have to pay a little more. They can go to hell, especially the over paid executives of that company.

Answer 119

In fact, now i'll start buying their products. I never used before just because of the price, they don't worth the price they charge for. Just for the sake of the label "Made in Australia" they were charging more money as they knew aussie's will buy blindly if something is made in australia.

now since it will be made in china/asia, we'll get same quality with lot more cheaper price.

It looks like Australia is made in China...

Answer 120

Yes definitely... they capitalised on the Aussie'ness of the brand and now they abandoning when times get tough. Closing down is one thing - taking the jobs offshore is entirely different! Hope they dont try and keep the Aussie identity!

Answer 121

I will not buy this clothing anymore and everyone should now boycott all these brands forever



this move is just so the company can pay less wages to the workforce and more money in there pockets. the government should not let this stuff be imported into to oz,

Answer 122

No i won't out of principal. I think these companies are selfish and greedy for doing this at a time like this when the world crisis is so bad and people need their jobs. I will buy anything but these brands.

Answer 123

Absolutely ! Won't be buying anything from Bonds, King Gee or any of those people anymore, and that's a Fact Jack !

Answer 124

If they move overseas than there is no way I am buying. Not only because I believe in workers rights, but also because the world is meltdown. Instead of these companies staying here and helping the country that made them a globel name. They just want pack up and leave how Unaustralian of them.

Answer 125

I will stop buying these brands if they arent ozzie made.. ozzie ozzie ozzie oi oi oi! I have been a faithful bonds girl for many years.. i have only liked that brand for my undies... i guess i have to find another brand. i have purchased the other brands as well in the past.

Come on Pacific Brands dont be losers give the jobs back to the ozzies.. the workers are prepared to negotiate so they keep thier jobs..

Answer 126

My main issue is the human rights abuse that comes with the manufacture of a lot of clothing - the fact is, Chinese stuff is so cheap because Chinese workers are paid peanuts and treated like crap - I prefer to buy second hand because it has less impact on the environment, and because it is not directly supporting companies who exploit workers. The price tag of vinnies gear is also appealing.

Answer 127

I loved bonds but I will choose an Australian made product over an imported product any day and I will sadly be buying my family different undies from now on.

Answer 128

That's it, I will be making my own undies and bras. Err.. except I don't know how! Pacific Brands have proven themselves to be a bunch of cheap sell-outs, I'm disappointed but not entirely surprised. Are there any true blue quality Australian manufacturers left? :/

Answer 129

Do we have a choice? How many brands still exist that are Australian made or owned? I doubt there would be too many.

While Australians continue to elect weak, gutless politicians who don't seem to want to offend anyone except the Australian tax payer, people are just going to have to wear it.

Answer 130

Oh yeh. thats a load of BS sacking 1800 workers and moving off shore.

They can take their products offshore as well.

I will never by any thing from this company ever again.



Stick it where the sun don't shine Bonds

Answer 131

Actually these are what might be termed 'consumer lead redundancies'. If Australians were consistently prepared to pay the higher prices associated with supporting local manufacturing, we would retain these industries. But we want our $5 undies, $100 microwaves etc.

Answer 132

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Answer 133

Another well loved Australian brand heading off into the sunset to became generic pieces of trash.



However, whilst Aussie workers continue to demand high paid wages, companies will continue moving away. Obviously they are choosing to head to Asia because of the fact that its cheaper and their workers don't whinge and whine that they are hard done by.

Answer 134

Disappointed. Not going to be buying Bonds anymore- even though I love the clothes. We're conscientious consumers in my household (2 adults and 3 children) and we used to buy Bonds because it was made in AUS. Now we won't be buying any longer.

Answer 135

Yes as long as the quality remains the same. I personally don't buy any bonds products for myself however I buy them for my teenage daughters as the Bonds name is like a brand to be seen in now days LOL

Answer 136

With the known deadly and health risk chemicals that some of our international traders use in their products, and the very strict guidelines that the Australian markets have to stick by - I already only buy Totally Australian products.

Answer 137

i was a fan of the bonds brand,but now i will never but from them again,if they want to leave Australia and go overseas.Then i will be looking elsewhere,considering the price we pay here for them, will that change?,i don't think so.Another greedy company wants more money in there pokets,i wil be buying the cheaper brand, BAD BONDS

Answer 138

Yes as a former employee of King Gee I feel very sad about this. I do believe that share market pressures play a part in these decisions.

Answer 139

I think it is terrible that we are losing everything that is Australian to overseas. It will not be of the same standard and it will not be Oz.The government should do something to assist these companies that are in financial hardships let alone the amount of jobs lost here. Oz govt needs to wake up!!! I will no longer purchase these products.

Answer 140

I f I tried to buy only australian made stuff , i would be naked, hungry and poor, no choice, and they are always 10 times the price, that is why these companies make the decision to go os in the first place.

Answer 141

No......The weakening Aussie dollar, which is pushing up the cost of imported raw materials, combined with the high Aussie wages will only push the price of these products to the point where they will no longer be competitive..... with rising unemployment and increased financial stress on many families Aussie pride may not be enough to justify the higher prices...

Answer 142

I WILL NOT CHANGE.



i buy for comfort and quality and as some ppl have pointed out most bonds clothing is designed in Oz but made overseas.



I also agree that if i only brought Oz made clothing i to would be naked as some of it isnt even worth the money i pay for them.

Answer 143

King Gee hasn't been made in Australia for years .

Answer 144

If they are not made here then I will not buy these brands. I am sick of our icon brands going offshore, Its bad enough being foreign owned but if they are also foreign made then let them go broke. Ask Blundstone Boots how their sales are now that they are made offshore. Aussie Only for me!!

Answer 145

having knowledge that bonds have in fact being having their garments made overseas for many years as they found it cheaper to send the materials there have them made and shipped back than have items made here i think their clothes have been overpriced for years,not saying all are but definately some it is sad but maybe a price reduction on some of their lines might help not everybody can afford $15.00 for a pair of undies

Answer 146

If we stopped buying everything that was not Australian made we would be walking, barefoot in our birthday suite and starving.



The Government could not care less as long as they make there big bucks and there Super Fund is not failing like the rest of us.

Answer 147

No diff. They are a business before they are an icon. And I got heaps of Bonds stuff made in China. Who is responsible to pay for unprofitable icons anyway?

Answer 148

I bought my hole proof underwear from Bonds last month and realised last week i got couple holes on it! I check the label and very disappointed that the label showed."MADE IN CHINA". I hate my "used to be good" underwears are now just a chinese cheap junk like other brands...

Answer 149

I would love to say that I would not buy those brands but what would be the use. Everything is made in China now so why single them out.

Answer 150

What is made in Australia???? Not much

I am afraid to say 50% of things we eat or wear are made of shore brought back into the country and resold. Why stop now

Look at vegemite i bet you still eat that and not complain..

Our government has not got the guts to stand up and argue or even fight to stop jobs from going off shore, yes the Rudd government new about this and done nothing about it.

Answer 151

I will definitely ban Bonds from my shopping list for taking the business overseas and abandoning us.We have other undies in the stores that are equally as good and are cheaper than Bonds my motto

" everyone can be replaced" this may come back to bite them.

Answer 152

Yes, I'll stop. I'm disgusted with the way they handled it all ... and I'm going to continue searching for Aussie Made products - they might cost a little more, but at least they fit me and they don't look like rubbish after twice in the wash!

Answer 153

Yes

Why buy them when generic are a lot cheaper and as they are now 'made in china' they are no longer iconic.

Would consider buying them if the price reflects the generic product, but not the inflated (Australian) price after using cheaper labour.

Answer 154

If you will only consider goods made in Australia, I am afraid you will not have much to put on by way of manufactured goods. I guess you can bypass this by just wearing as liitle as we can, go to the beaches, lie naked, walk barefooted. We can act, we can swim, we can play... after all who wants to make money the hard way. Only slum dog millionaires make money the hard way. "They" save and work like mad, we play and enjoy like mad and we sell them good old fashion toxic "sophisticated" derivative products and services and they won't know the difference would they?

Answer 155

I won't be buying these brands any more. If they don't support Australia, why should we support them? They are just the same as all the rest of them now. Exploiting the poor workers in Asia!

Answer 156

Yes Yes Yes

Answer 157

In theory, yes but in reality, as a sole parent of two teenagers, I will search for the most value for money clothes I can supply them. Having said that....I feel strongly that I should boycott Pacific Brands!

I fear that this is just the beginning...................

Answer 158

Absolutely I have 5 children and have the experience of inferior quality of stitching and finishing off with Chinese made garments I will never buy these brands again

Answer 159

I will deffinatly stop. I buy Aus made as it helps our own ecconomy & employment and for it's quality. I will either look for an Aus alternative or whatever generic brand is cheaper. No matter what they say the quality of their clothing will drop.

Answer 160

If I can find an Australian Made, Australian Owned alternative that is what I will be buying - even if it is double the price. If not, then looks like I will be giving up on undies!!!

Answer 161

i've got quite a few bonds & holeproof stuff and my dad has heaps of Kind Gee work wear. I won't be buying these brands any more and neither will my family and friends.

Answer 162

Yes. Pacific Brands just alienated a big percentage of their customers.

Answer 163

Bonds are tacky there like holden and ford cars, l like quality like ck or oroton like the porche or lamborgini .. nothing worse than taking a man home only to strip him down to his bonds yuk!! no class, never bought their products never will. australian products should be made by australian people that l agree with. everything is going off shore in the name of cost cutting, if its a service or goods that are australian generated then it should STAY in australia. telecommunication, energy, clothing just a few services made in australia but serviced by call centres in India, our aussie companies are very un-australian

Answer 164

Yes. They are sell outs and blaming the credit crunch for the sacking of a lot of good people at least in my opinion. Going off shore to Asia for cheap labour is nothing new and is rubbish.

Answer 165

I will definitely reconsider buying their products! Basically, they have just put profit ahead of supporting the Australian economy/people. So why should Australians continue to support them?

Answer 166

10 years ago i used to wear king gee workwear but they had quality problems then as they were then made in Fiji - a made in china label will at least improve the quality from here

Answer 167

I will definitely NOT buy any of those brands. This company has taken the food from the table of hardworking Aussies & provided jobs in another country. They have not supported our economy so we definitely should NOT support them. Go BRA-LESS & UNDI-LESS if we have to.

Do we have any undies work wear made in Australia now?

Answer 168

Yes, no more buying of those brands!

But something that always annoyed me is that everything that is Australian made is way too expensive, so people always turn to cheaper brands. Even with food. Why is that? hmmm... I am going to ask that question to the panel. :)

Answer 169

If they are going offshore then they are placing themselves in the same bin as generic offshore brands (at lower offshore brand prices and quality). There is now no longer a reason (ie.buying Aussie made), to pay the extra and support the local brand. The Aussie brand names Bonds, Holeproof etc. will no longer have any meaning and in reality will cease to exist. It will be like manufacturing a car that is called a Holden Commodore with Holden Commodore badges, but for some reason looks and goes like a Tianjin Xiali??? In Australia there is no reason to remain loyal to this brand any longer.

Answer 170

yes I will ,think every business that goes off shore should pay a hefty price in import tax to sell it here if it was first made here and is not a new name brand , Australians built this business and now they want to import it back to us at a bigger profit.I t reminds me of when they bought the name ROYAL ALBERT from england should see what it costs now and it's rubbish

Answer 171

i will stop buying bonds because i made a point to go to wenty to purchase t shirts 5 at atime undies and bras10 no more will i support this company i live about 20 miles away but i wanted to support aussie industry

Answer 172

No i will not. In my opinion this is an act of betrayel to the people of australia. The people in charge aught to bite the bullet and wait, like we all have to, untill the economy gets better. I will definatly not be buying their products

Answer 173

It makes me sick when these greedy big brand companies do this to their own country!! We are in the brink of a life altering recession that could break so many families and individuals and what do these companies do - try to help our workers - no, take their cheap labor overseas and watch us fall apart even further. - Heartless!!!!!!!!

NO WAY WILL I BUY THESE BRANDS WHICH I NOW LOATHE!!!

It sickens me

Answer 174

Blood oath! I've been wearing their singlets, t's and underwear for years, last year when I complained to them about their quality I was sent a generic "concerned" e-mail, but no action or recognition of my complaint. From now on screw pacific brands!

Answer 175

i used to buy 5 sets of king gee every year. Now i will look for something else made IN australia. i prefer to keep my money in our economy than send it overseas.

Answer 176

it's a good thing they are going, they are deeply in debt and are given 10 million dollars in support each year from the govt, we could do without that, there will always be another brand just as good, we could put the 10 million into finding these people jobs

Answer 177

Yes i will no longer be buying bonds and king gee, instead i will be buying other australian made clothes.

Answer 178

Yep. It is disgraceful that Pacific Brands have done this. Bugger the fact that it is cheaper to make undies in china, Australians are hard workers who need these jobs.



I will be avoiding PB products.

Answer 179

I bought baby bonds singlets for my son a year ago, and at the back it says 'made in China from imported Australian fabrics'...what the??? i think they have been made in china for a long time now..just now its surfaced

Answer 180

I'm certainly no fan of overseas takeovers of Australian companies. I worked for Arnott's for a while and it was very dispiriting to see the difference between American executives and the local workers.



It would certainly influence my decision.

Answer 181

Where possible, I always make the effort to buy Australian-made product as what goes around comes around. After all, who is going to support our local economy if we don't?

Answer 182

My employers boot supplier did the same thing and moved its operations off shore, the quality of the boots went down and the price went up. You can bet the same thing will happen with these brands.

Answer 183

Without question! I am absolutely sick of Australian products being sent offshore to manufacture.

Answer 184

YES I willl stop buying these brand names

i always take care to pick Aussie Made stuff.

What has the Govt been doing?

Where are they when the workers need them?

Answer 185

No. If you look at the labels on the current clothing you will find it is already being made overseas.

Answer 186

YES, YES, YES, YES. The big companies maximise profits, the CEO's earn big fat cheques, and the real people, the workers suffer. C'mon Australia give these companies the flick as they flick the Aussies.



Sambo

Answer 187

of course i stop buying these products. we are suppose to be encouraging people to buy Australian products and trying to keep the employment rate up and all we are doing is deeping ourselves into a bigger hole. Anna Bligh thinks shes gonig to help stop us from losing jobs but now this is happening. She will use alopt of votes now wont she.

Answer 188

Yes I will they won't be Australian any more will they,

they were getting to dear to buy the baby cloths are a rip off

Answer 189

Certainly. They're foreigner brands now, I only buy Australian made products.

Answer 190

I won't _stop_ buying them, but I won't _preference_ buy them either.



When all other options are equal, I'll buy Australian made, so that gives Australian made products an advantage. Bonds just gave up that advantage.

Answer 191

Well. yes, I try to buy Australian when I can, but obviously this does not always secure Australian jobs and business.

But people want cheap prices, this takes cheap labour, so this is the consequence.

Answer 192

I already buy Australian when I can but it is becoming more difficult all the time to find any thing made in Australia. This is why Rudd's first package had little effect, all the money spent went out of the country to support overseas manufacturers not Australian ones. And Rudd's next big give away will go the same way, out of Australia. Bonds & King Gee are right off my shoping list for good.

Answer 193

All i have is disgust at Bonds,Holeproof etc.

I wont be buying them even when there in the clearance bin at Big W

due to them going bust

Answer 194

No I would not buy anything from Pacific brands, remember people, sheridan is also in that group.......



Why would i buy chinesse rubbish at the same inflated price,



Shame on you pacific brands

Answer 195

Bluntstone boots went off shore,their boots went from $76 a pair to $36 a pair and are absolutely rubbish!!!Buy Redbacks which are twice as expensive but are one hundred times better!!!THE HEE,Sunbury.

Answer 196

I would... if I bought those brands, but I don't buy Bonds or King Gee.

Answer 197

Bond singlets are the best... NOT no more..... What a way to pay your loyal employees... who gives a **** that you have keep so many other jobs woopie dooo for you what are people going to do now.. bet you didnt cut your income!!!!!!!! for years they said support australia well what happened to that where has it gone i know CHINA!!!!!!! Quick fixes are fab aren't they but for who.......

regards

kylie

gilgandra n.s.w

Answer 198

No. A walk through Woolworth's and K Mart this morning showed that already most of Bonds men's underwear already comes from China.

Answer 199

Yes definitely! The reason why i bought these products is because they were made in Australia.

Answer 200

Yes I would, in the current economic climate I will stand by the brands that are produced by Australians for Australians, wouldn't you????

Answer 201

most definately as the only reason for them moving is greed so the heads can recieve their bonuses and to hell with us mere workers. Seems to be the reason the world is in a mess right now and this company just has not learnt the lesson yet so to hell with them.

Answer 202

Yes because even if they are being made overseas using very cheap labour they will not be any cheaper when they hit the shops here, we will probably have to pay the postage

Answer 203

Definiately will we NO WAY buy these products now that they are being manufactured overseas,



Really good excuse, and if things become right again do you think they will come back into Australia .... I THINK NOT.

Answer 204

Well I know it won't bother Johnny Howard either way I think he'll be living on his ranch he bought next door to george bush's place.

He'll still have that cute little brown nose every one grew to love so much........I hope he know the difference between george and a buffalo or he'll be in big trouble.

Isn't it a shame the ex politicians can't be held financially responsible for the damage they've done to our country.

Will anyone be brave enough to bring back industry and agriculture ?

We sure as hell need it or the grandkids won't have anyjobs at all.

Answer 205

I will not be buying any of their products that are not made in Australia , I try to buy all locally made or grown, It is very hard at times even when you think you are buying Australian the label tells you that its made from local and imported products, you can never find locally grown rice in the shops because its exported and we get the imported rice crazy is it?

Answer 206

I certainly wont buy their products, the move overseas and loss of jobs shows the lack of loyalty to its workers, community and Australian public.

Answer 207

Bloody oath you better believe it, Just hope this silly government charges high import tax, if you cant make it here pay the price! Stop these big companies doing this NOW

Answer 208

definitely won't be buying these brand names again usually bought all 3 it's time something was done about all these companies selling out to overseas its hard enough now to buy something made in australia

Answer 209

No, not after the CEO got $1000 bonus pay rise for every person that Sue Morphett sacked.

Answer 210

Yes i don't believe they are sending it over seas that's the way pay some third world worker 50c an hour to make products that belong to us. That sucks big time.

Answer 211

I have only ever bought Bonds undies and singlets. If they are going to be made in China I wont be buying them again. Chinese made quality (or lack thereof) is pure crap. Chinese baby formula anyone?

Answer 212

Yes I can't stand the fact that another clothing store (or Australian comany) has been sold to overseas. I will be looking for Australian brands today actually as I support Austrlian made as much as possible.



I used to like the surfing brand Red Chilli till they went over seas so i was mainly a Bonds Girl... now im a free agent as such LOL

Answer 213

My mum checked my brothers Bonds, and it said Made in China. His are from target. I think Target has been importing them from China for a while.

Answer 214

Absolutely. How much more are going to give to the bloody asians. Pauline Hanson 4 P.M.

Answer 215

I cannot blame companies that are struggling with the Australian workplace (payroll tax, unions, unfair dismissal, red-tape, etc) going offshore. So, yes, I'd still buy the brand.

Answer 216

Definitely no,why would i give people from other country jobs so those company like this can get away with firing australian and still want our money

Answer 217

Depends if the quality is the same. If it's crap quality then definately not. I really liked to quality of bonds clothing it was really well made and good cotten.

Answer 218

They should change their name to Asian Brands now!



I used to prefer their lines because it meant supporting Australian jobs. There's no point in bothering anymore. As far as I'm concerned they are no longer Aussie since their product certainly isn't. Sure, they've reacted to extreme pressure from the voracious and predatory Australian banks who don't seem to give a shite about who they screw but their decision has really kicked a lot of people and the local economy and general morale while it was already down. How "un-Australian"!



I'm pretty sure that if their products are manufactured in Asia that not only will the quality be inferior but they'll be using less raw materials from Australia too (if any) so our other related industries will also be affected.



I wonder if the company's directors considered reducing their own perks and bonuses as an alternative. Probably not but this desperate move could well spell the end of Pacific Brands.

Answer 219

You may want to check your labels first, they have in fact been made offshore for years!!!

Answer 220

Yes

Answer 221

Yes

Answer 222

On one occasion I had my bank phone me at the airport to tell me they had to cancel my credit card because the bank's back up records kept overseas had been stolen ! No, No ,No !! keep Aussie stuff in Australia - enough is enough !!!

Answer 223

well to be honest i never bought them anyway. australia has never had nor ever will have a good manufacturing industry so i try to buy things that look good, first and are cost effective, second.



sympathy to all those who lost their jobs though!



times are tough... :(

Answer 224

No! Australian Unions have priced us out of the market. I am surprised others aren't going overseas.

Answer 225

This really sux is nothing going to be proudly Australian made my thoughts to all the affected staff

Answer 226

As long as they are good value, doesn't matter if they are made offshore. If we want to keep jobs here, then we should start to be competitive. No one owes us a living.

Answer 227

Yes, once the product becomes overseas made. While product still "Made in Australia" I will continue buying it only.

Answer 228

Yes, both my fiancee and I are going to be looking for the brands that make Australia what it is. It's a horrible thing that has happened, we need all the jobs we can get, and then our two most major brands go overseas. WTF is going on here???

Answer 229

No way. Now i will by stuff from calvin klein and other brands not stuff that will be made someplace other than australia

Answer 230

it is very disappointing that these will no longer be made here, but as long as the quality doesn't change, i will probably continue to buy them. we are running out of options of what to buy that is 'made in Australia'

Answer 231

You betcha! The more Australia sends overseas, the less Aussie products I will buy!!!!!!! Keep production on our home soil or lose your sales volume!!!!

Answer 232

Yes I will, and I suggest that they stop using Australian personalities to model their goods, rather, they should use Chinese models to indicate where their goods are now to be made.

Answer 233

For sure if they are going to get this stuff made in China which is likely then I might as well buy the cheap stuff from there

Answer 234

they have been off shore for ages so havent purchased for ages.I do think the defence force should look at their contracts though - our army should be able to wear a uniform that made in the country they defend

Answer 235

yes, The reason we even bought them was cause they were Australian made. They want to go overseas, so now i have no reason to shop for there clothing...

Answer 236

Yes, I will stop buying the brands.

And it sucks.

I love Bonds, Dunlop and everything.

Buuut, considering they're not going to be Australian made, why should I buy them?

Answer 237

You people. You all jump on the wagon. For goodness sake, were do you think most brands of clothing are made. what about yr addidas and puma runners, were do you think they are made..stop buying them then...as if all of you only buy aussie made articles !

Answer 238

If it was only BONDS and KINNG GEE yes probably but unfortunately from A to Z is now from CHINA, we have no choice than buying them.

Answer 239

I think everyone should stick to their guns and definitely BOYCOTT them. I know that they say that we are not competitive and that our wages are too high.. but let's be realistic.. our wages aren't really too high, they just say sh-hit like that to make us believe that $16.00 an hour is too much money.. wonders if they've tried to live on that kind of money and raise a family.. BOYCOTT THEM I SAY.

Answer 240

Will not buy if made in China.

It seems everything these days is.

Nothing will be made in Australia at this rate

Answer 241

My question is, that now they are going off-shore to reduce manufacturing costs, will the retail price reduce to reflect this SIGNIFICANT reduction in manufacturing? Doubt it!

Answer 242

No definately not. I will also not buy my workwear from Blunstones. What we need is a list of who is no longer Aussie and more importantly a list of alternatives.

Answer 243

As now, I don't like to buy anything made in China, so answer is YES

Answer 244

but what else can i buy? can you tell me what other brands are still made in Australia??? I cant think of any!

Answer 245

Why would you decide not to support an Australian company because they cant afford to pay staff

Answer 246

Um, I think if you all go and LOOK at your underware you WILL find most of them made in CHINA anyway. So really nothing will change about them.

Really, have a look. Go on!

Answer 247

Yes, Absolutely We need to support Australian jobs.

Answer 248

Yes l will stop buying them, before we no it the directions will be in a foreign language,

Answer 249

I will no longer buy these brands once they are made offshore.

Answer 250

i have clothing by three of the four mentioned. all garments are at least 2 years old. have a guess wher they were all made, certainly wasnt aussy made.

Answer 251

yes absolutely! we try and do the right thing and buy Australian, but it's getting harder and harder...what's left that is truly Aussie?



in my experience, goods made overseas are inferior yet we still get charged the same price as before.

Answer 252

probably not, they are great value and are easy to find, im not really one of those people who are all "i support Australia" so longs as it prices stay the same and the quality doesnt drop it's mine, hey thats what we need in this financial crisis isnt it???

Answer 253

oh i didnt even know that they werent made in china.. although, on my hubbys label it says "designed in australia" & "mad ein china".. and i got them during xmas time from Target....



well, hey, if the product costs less because its not made here, i say i will definetely buy if not even more!!

Answer 254

No I will not buy if these labels are made offshore.

Answer 255

yes because thats typical of big companys going overseas making money than worry about jobs.

Answer 256

its not just brand or to do with country, i think bond have standard of quality , and doesnt matter where they make it will be the same.

i bought CATERPILLAR usa made and yea they tuff shoes, and now they make in china and it was tuff....

Answer 257

no l wont be buying them anymore either , so much for keeping australian in australia

Answer 258

yes.. we should also stop buying or using any service were any aust comp takes the manufacturing to china,or overseas,, hurt them in bank same as they have done to aust workers

Answer 259

Yes, only if the fat Board goes offshore with the clothes.I am sure they could afford the move.GREED IS THE MAIN FACTOR!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 260

yes i will think twice about Ithink its terrable we need to keep it Australain to keep Aussie jobs its only makeing a bigger problem sending the labels and colthes offshore

Answer 261

Yes, and I will burn all the Bonds undies I've got. ******* foreigners who don't make our country great.

Answer 262

absolutely - have been an avid buyer of bonds in the past but will not buy non-Australian made

Answer 263

I will not buy the clothes anymore if they are not Aussie made

Answer 264

yes definitely.I only support jobs for australians even if it costs a bit extra.

Answer 265

OH how disheartening!!!

I loved those brands, especially being Aussie.



Won't be touching them now.



Us Aussies wont stand for it!!!

Answer 266

YesI will not buy them anymore. It is disgusting that all these companies are not keeping their manufacturing here.

Answer 267

yes definitely we cant keep giving these companies our money then they walk out as soon as the going gets a little tough

Answer 268

Yes, I'll still buy some to try if quality is good first.

Answer 269

I won't buy them anymore as I can't afford to support anymore overpaid executives!

Answer 270

I just hope they cancel those ridiculous ads with Michael Bingle in them!

Answer 271

i won't be buying any of those brands ever again. they are taking it offshore all for profits, well, they wont be getting any of my money.

Answer 272

Is there any choice? Nearly everything is made in China anyway.

Answer 273

All my clothes come from Op shops. They have very cheap underwear. Mostly with no holes. False teeth from funeral directors very cheap.

Answer 274

Yes.

Answer 275

Unfortunately there is not much option as most of clothing industry is from offshore, but I don't believe the financial crisis is the cause for the move, more the chance to make it, and not seem like a bunch of greedy bastards by blaming something else other than their poor management.

Answer 276

Not if they are made as well as they were before.

Answer 277

It is an absolute shame that the manufacturing of Pacific Brands will now be off shore. Lets hope that the quality of the product doesn't drop. Whilst I am really disappointed that they are taking their manufacturing off shore they are still Australian owned so we should still support them though I am now looking for another brand that is Australian made and owned. Also, perhaps Kevin Rudd should take the same stance as USA and cap Executive Salaries as I would be really interested to see how hard Pacific Brands truely tried to keep the manufacturing here in Australia; that is besides taking government handouts.

Answer 278

I've had it with selling Australia out.. they can get stuffed

Answer 279

i will buying less of them now that they are not going to be australian made

Answer 280

Really depends on whether the quality remains the same

Answer 281

if they change their sizing i will stop buying them. bonds underwear are the only ones that have my size right! however i'm tempted to just stop buying because they aren't aussie anymore, we will see how it goes.

Answer 282

if you read the tags, half of the bonds clothes are already made in china!

Answer 283

Of course, why support companies that aren't willing to support our country

Answer 284

Bonds already charges a lot more than other brands when some cheaper brands last as long as Bonds.

Answer 285

I don't care !!!!

I don't wear King Gee because I don't work.

And I don't buy Bonds because I don't wear underwear.

Answer 286

will pat rafter and michael clarke continue doing the ads

Answer 287

you bet if we do not support aussie jobs we wont have plain and simple,and thats a scary outcome for all

Answer 288

we will not be buying any of these products again.my husband has put his old undies in an envelope to send back....

Answer 289

no. having their stuff manufactured somewhere else cuts the cost to make. but also you pay for what you get so it will become just like ginsu the knife brand. cheap and....

Answer 290

dont think it wud make a diference anyway. it IS already made in china. so wats wrong with buyin them, there gud anyway. =)

Answer 291

oh yes, I will definitly stop buying anything bonds,holeproof etc

Answer 292

I will definately be reconsidering buying from these brands now that they won't be in australia. Australia always sells itself short!!!!

Answer 293

the bonds jocks i have say made in china anyway, so i dont understand this anyway.

Answer 294

yes the sizes always come back too small

Answer 295

yes

Answer 296

yes

Answer 297

yes

Answer 298

Absolutely not

Answer 299

Hell yeh, i'm gonna burn all my bonds undies. Fat cats are unbelievable

Answer 300

king gee is australia......until they move over seas.. goodbye

Answer 301

yes for sure i'l stop buying coz it aint gonna help here, but overseas.

Answer 302

Won't be spending my cash on their stuff anymore.

Answer 303

No I wouldn't buy these brands anymore. When these brands go overseas

Answer 304

I find the whole idea another case of corporate ripoff of the consumer

I for one will definately not even give them a second glance.A friend of mine worked for them and only found out yesterday they were very upset as you would be.



All i have is disgust at Bonds,Holeproof etc.

I wont be buying them even when there in the clearance bin at Big W

due to them going bust



Just another case of Big Bosses ripping off everyone except themselves and lining their own pockets.

Answer 305

yes. Like someone else said, may as well buy the generic overseas made stuff that's cheaper if it's not made locally. Seems like a convenient excuse to go offshore to me.

Answer 306

no way. i know bonds for quality, not where it is made.

Answer 307

yes

Answer 308

I could never afford them anyway.

Answer 309

No, I'll still buy them. I'll buy them even more if they are made in China.

Answer 310

Who cares about Oz? Go USA.

Answer 311

no i will not bay from this company again it is terrible to our economy

Answer 312

Definitely.

Answer 313

definately

Answer 314

bloody oath I will i will refuse to buy them

Answer 315

yeh

Answer 316

Absolutely, I will now search labels to make sure the garment is Australian made

Answer 317

Never again.

Answer 318

yes. enough is enough no loyalty no more buy aussie .

Answer 319

absolutely

Answer 320

Most definately! We have to support our workers here, so what brands are available to us here now, Australian of course!

Answer 321

yes, they're only interested in profits, not people.

Answer 322

will no longer buy

Answer 323

YES

Answer 324

YES

Answer 325

YES

Answer 326

Most definitely, they will be crap.

Answer 327

good!!! at least now they will be cheaper!

Answer 328

BLOODY OATH

Answer 329

yes

Answer 330

no

Answer 331

YEP!

Answer 332

no

Answer 333

DEFINATELY

Answer 334

No.

Answer 335

no i don't care



carla

Answer 336

No. We have lost yet another Australian icon to the Asians, who, by the way, do not know Australian sizes, nor do they make strong clothes. I do not believe in sending my money overseas just to receive rubbish.

Answer 337

NO

Answer 338

No

Answer 339

absolutely.actually i feel betrayed

Answer 340

NO

Answer 341

NO

Answer 342

NO

Answer 343

NO

Answer 344

I think you'll find they've been made in China for years now anyway.