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Indigo
Clothing support the use of garments made in
WRAP
certified factories. WRAP is an independent board of directors and
professional staff that independently monitor and evaluate all
participating manufacturing facilities. This evaluation is based on
12 production principles involving hours of work, compensation and
benefits, health and safety and the prohibition of child labour. |
WRAP principles:
The Programs objective is to independently monitor and
certify compliance with these socially responsible global standards for
manufacturing and ensure that sewn products are produced under lawful,
humane and ethical conditions. Participating companies voluntarily agree
that their production and that of their contractors will be certified by
the WRAP CERTIFICATION PROGRAM as complying with these standards.
Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations - Manufacturers of
Sewn Products will comply with laws and regulations in all locations where
they conduct business.
Prohibition of Forced Labour - Manufacturers of Sewn Products
will not use involuntary or forced labour - indentured, bonded or
otherwise.
Prohibition of Child Labour - Manufacturers of Sewn Products will
not hire any employee under the age of 14, or under the age interfering
with compulsory schooling, or under the minimum age established by law,
whichever is greater.
Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse - Manufacturers of Sewn
Products will provide a work environment free of harassment, abuse or
corporal punishment in any form.
Compensation and Benefits - Manufacturers of Sewn Products will
pay at least the minimum total compensation required by local law,
including all mandated wages, allowances and benefits.
Hours of Work - Manufacturers of Sewn Products will comply with
hours worked each day, and days worked each week, shall not exceed the
legal limitations of the countries in which sewn product is produced.
Manufacturers of sewn product will provide at least one day off in every
seven-day period, except as required to meet urgent business needs.
Prohibition of Discrimination - Manufacturers of Sewn Products
will employ, pay, promote, and terminate workers on the basis of their
ability to do the job, rather than on the basis of personal
characteristics or beliefs.
Health and Safety - Manufacturers of Sewn Products will provide a
safe and healthy work environment. Where residential housing is provided
for workers, apparel manufacturers will provide safe and healthy housing.
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining - Manufacturers
of Sewn Products will recognize and respect the right of employees to
exercise their lawful rights of free association and collective
bargaining.
Environment - Manufacturers of Sewn Products will comply with
environmental rules, regulations and standards applicable to their
operations, and will observe environmentally conscious practices in all
locations where they operate.
Customs Compliance - Manufacturers of Sewn Products will comply
with applicable customs law and, in particular, will establish and
maintain programs to comply with customs laws regarding illegal
transhipment of apparel products.
Security - Manufacturers of Sewn Products will maintain facility
security procedures to guard against the introduction of non-manifested
cargo into outbound shipments (e.g. drugs, explosives, biohazards and/or
contraband).
Wherever possible Indigo Clothing will use WRAP certified products to fulfil your
order. If you have any queries concerning any of the products that we offer
don't hesitate to
contact us.
Green Products: Organic cotton and hemp products are now appearing on
the market in the USA. Indigo Clothing are monitoring these developments
closely. More info can be in the article "Green
is In" in the January 2004 US
Impressions
Magazine. |
