Please take time to read Suriya's story and think about it when you order clothes from poor countries. Trade should be good for everyone - the workers, the sellers and the buyers. It is appalling that people like Suriya should be exploited so that we can have fancy clothing. Jackie

I am writing because I am very concerned to read that homeworkers have so few rights, particularly to pensions as they get older

I am a pensioner myself, and would like to know that people who work as homeworkers have the opportunity to have an income from the government when they are too old to work. Alison

I would be grateful if you could take some time to review the conditions of homeworkers in your company, making sure you have good policies in place, and that these policies are being implemented. It concerns me that many homeworkers in the fashion industry do not receive minimum wage, sick pay or pensions. Laura

What actions are you going to take to improve the working life of homeworkers? John

This lady made me realise how lucky pensioners are in the UK and not only is her working life hard but worries for the future make her life even more difficult. Mary

Workers should be protected and have employment rights. People shouldn't be working through pain and older people shouldn't face discrimination. Homeworkers must be supported to do their job safely and should receive fair wages. Melissa

I am sharing this story -because I am disabled and in daily pain. Unlike this poor lady and others like her, I was able to take early retirement and am helped by the government. Please insist that your sources are caring for their employees. Patricia

I chose this photo as it humanises the hidden processes that go into making the clothes we wear. Please show leadership and support these homeworkers' demands for formal rights and benefits as workers. Gayle

Please ensure your workers are paid adequately and have a pension scheme for their old age or failing health. Jacquie

Homeworkers need to be treated fairly and recompensed in the same way as other workers. I don't want the people who make my clothes to live in poverty and suffer insecurity.

Please ensure that the supply chain you use treats everyone fairly. Martin

I was moved by this photo, and the thought that many people do this sort of work with little legal protection. I would like to see proper structures in place for sick pay, holiday pay and provision of pension entitlements. Monica

As a retiree I know the sense of security a pension can bring, and how we can take that security for granted. The idea that at the end of her working life a woman (or man) can be left with no income is very frightening. If homeworkers were properly recognised they could petition for upgraded work conditions, including a pension scheme. This could happen if clothing companies and fashion brands would address the issue and enforce justice for these workers. Please ensure that the women producing the clothes for your company are treated fairly, and do not have to fear destitution in old age. Margaret

This story makes me sad. Please ensure home workers are paid fairly and can work in safe and comfortable conditions. Helen

Please can you put in place homeworkers policies, to ensure homeworkers get a fair wage and basic worker's rights? Roxanne

Please take a minute to read this story and consider your company’s role in it. You have the power to help change the lives of these people. Rachel

As a retired person in the UK this article made me very sad. People my age should not be treated like this. Conditions must change. Sandra

Please an you look into homeworking as part of your supply chain? I am retired and hate the idea of women my age being in pain to make the clothes I buy. Helen

Please ensure homeworkers who help produce your goods are recognised and paid minimum wage. Particularly as this would lead to governments helping out too with pensions or support. Helen

Dear all, please choose to protect homeworkers this Christmas. Maddy

Please take action to ensure the clothing workers receive fair remuneration and are treated properly.

Everyone should be able to work in good conditions and be paid fairly. Judith

Please read the attached story about Suriya and respond in the most humane and compassionate way in which you can, to show the real priority is the welfare of people - especially those for whom we each have a particular responsibility. Barry

I chose to send you this photo because it moved me deeply. I hope it will do the same to you. People should not have to work in conditions like this, particularly not at retirement age. I realise you’re not the entirety of the problem, but you can be a big part of the solution. You have power over your own supply chains - use that power for the good of those homeworkers. I hope that this deluge of messages is enough to show you that this is what your customers want, too. We stand with the homeworkers of India. Will you? Rosalind

Please read this story. Homeworkers in different countries do a lot of work for fashion industry. Brands can push for regulations for homeworkers, so they can have a pension and protection during sickness or maternity. Your impact in these places is very important, so these regulations can be achieved by combined effort. Anabela

It is not right that homeworkers who are unable to go into work, either because of age or childcare responsibilities are not fairly compensated for their time. It is not right that they are not adequately recognised as your employees. It is not right that they are unable to access company benefits such as pensions, medical care or healthy working environments. It is not right that these people are unable to retire or access any governmental support that others their age are applicable for.

We want you to ensure that there is greater transparency and tracing in your supply chains so that these people, whom you rely on so heavily are working in safe, humane conditions and being adequately compensated for their time. Anna

It makes me sad when I read that this woman Suriya suffers pain when she works. I would like her (and homeworkers like her) to have formal rights and benefits , such as pension and sick pay. Please award these rights and benefits to homeworkers in your supply chain. John

Please make note of the many, many customers who want you to ensure that homeworkers overseas are offered fair pay, fair conditions and recognition for their contributions to to the industry. Clair

The injustice of Suriya’s story struck me. Please ensure that the rights of women like Suriya are met. Judith

Please consider what action you need to take to ensure your supply line is doing good for the world. Helen

I chose this story because it feels unjust that homeworkers have not enough to live on and have poor conditions and no pensions etc. Please help to change this by putting in place policies and actions to give homeworkers good conditions and pay. Mary

This is just one individual worker's story. Please leverage your position to improve the conditions under which these people are having to work. K F

Please do more to ensure these hidden workers, probably part of your supply chains, are fairly remunerated and protected. Vicky

I chose this photo because I am retired and can identify with Suriya. I feel her pain. Please improve conditions for these workers. Nobody wants fashion at such a high cost to the workers who produce it. Rose

Please consider this story, and many others like this one, when looking at your supply chain. Claire

I chose this photo as I am concerned about elderly workers, particularly those who don’t have enough to provide for their future. Fashion could be a major force for good, most of us love clothes and it would be great if we could make a positive difference by our shopping choices, knowing that we are supporting homeworkers rather than condemning them to a future of poverty. Thanks for reading. Catherine

I wanted to share with you a story from a textile homeworker in India - her name is Suriya. Suriya's story was a snapshot into a life and a side of the fashion industry that is rarely seen; I wanted to change that. Homeworkers like Suriya are an incredibly important part of the fashion supply chain, and yet their hard work is not rewarded, their basic needs not met. I would love to know what you think about this, and what your brand intends to do to ensure that your supply chains are transparent and facilitate fairly compensated, dignified work in safe conditions. Josh

It's heart-breaking that older women who work for the garment industry are entirely invisible and thus un-protected by law, yet their backbreaking work is what fuels the wealth of shareholders in rich countries, at enormous cost to their health. As major brands operating in the UK, you have a duty to audit your supply chains to ensure that all workers at all levels, including those home working, are treated fairly and paid a Living Wage.

Please pay attention to these stories and messages. Consumers care. Vicky