The phrase "garment workers" refers to people who work in the fashion or clothing industry, specifically in the production or manufacturing of clothes. They are the individuals responsible for making and sewing garments. Full definition
There are approximately 40 million garment workers in the world right now, and roughly 85 percent of that population is female. (relevantmagazine.com)
Today thousands of garment workers took to the streets to protest the industry's poor working conditions in the country where many work 12 - hour shifts for up to 30 days a month. (relevantmagazine.com)
In 2007, more than a dozen garment workers at the PT. (cnbc.com)