10 shocking things you didn’t know were made by prison labor (With Pictures)

5. Blue Jeans

That’s right. Some of your favorite closet staples were likely made in jail. The Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution has a 47,000 square foot facility called the Prison Blue Jeans Factory. In this factory, blue jeans, as well as jackets, hats and T-shirts are made. Ever heard of Prison Blues? These are the jeans that come out of the east Oregon prison factory. The denim is pretty stylish, and when you visit the website, you’ll find vests, button-downs and even aprons made out of denim. We’ve got to admit that making clothing is an impressive skill for anyone to learn, whether they’re locked up or not.