The people behind every product
What is the Fair Wear Foundation?
The Fair Wear Foundation is an organization that works with brands, factories, unions, non-profits, and sometimes even governments to improve workplace conditions for employees in the garment industry.
Complying with the 8 pillars of the Fair Wear Foundation’s labor standards is the underpinning of our partnership with the foundation and every factory.
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Every year, FWF conducts an audit on our purchasing practices, our relationships with factories, and on our ability to implement initiatives that benefit workers.
Participating in FWF’s continuous improvement process requires thorough knowledge of how every factory works, of potential subcontractors, and how to conduct audits to ensure compliance with the foundation’s labor standards.
In 2019, 100% of the factories we work with participate in FWF’s program to improve labor conditions in the garment industry, and 84% of our production volume currently goes through audits. We are striving for 100% between now and 2022.
A telephone hotline
We set up a telephone hotline for workers in our factories if they have any complaints and in their native language.
Impact
We are seriously committed to helping improve the lives of those who work in the garment industry.
Difficulty
We do not own the factories that make our products, and the supply chain often consists of a complex network of providers. However, we have the necessary experience and expertise to continue moving in the right direction.