SUSTAINABLE & ETHICAL CLOTHING AND
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

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HOODIES UK ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE IDEOLOGY

At HoodiesUK, we understand that our customers want quality printing paired with affordable prices. But when it comes to low prices,
there is often a trade-off along the supply chain. So what's the point if the shirts or other goods we produce
are from companies who have controversial practices? That's why we only sell clothing from suppliers who've
committed to high standards. Yet while getting quality clothing, we also seek out sustainable methods of
production too; so you can feel great about your purchase every time you wear it!

WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production)

At HoodiesUK, we understand that our customers want quality printing paired with affordable prices. But when it comes to low prices, there is often a trade-off along the supply chain. So what's the point if the shirts or other goods we produce are from companies who have controversial practices? That's why we only sell clothing from suppliers who've committed to high standards.

Yet while getting quality clothing, we also seek out sustainable methods of production too; so you can feel great about your purchase every time you wear it!

WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production)
An independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to the certification of lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing throughout the world. The Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) program is the world’s largest facility certification program mainly focused on the apparel, footwear and sewn products sectors. Facilities receive a certification of six months to one year based on compliance with the 12 WRAP Principles. The WRAP Principles are based on generally accepted international workplace standards, local laws and workplace regulations which encompass human resources management, health and safety, environmental practices, and legal compliance including import/export and customs compliance and security standards. Read More : www.wrapapparel.org

Fair Wear Foundation

The Fair Wear Code of Labour Practices contains eight labour standards that are based on the conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.[4] The Fair Wear Code of Labour Practices is known for its strong provisions on freedom of association, hours of work, and a living wage. It is important to note, however, that none of these practices are mandated for claiming association with Fair Wear.[5]

Fair Wear's eight labour standards are:

  • Employment is freely chosen
  • There is no discrimination in employment
  • No exploitation of child labour
  • Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
  • Payment of a living wage
  • No excessive working hours
  • Safe and healthy working conditions
  • Legally binding employment relationship
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Fair Labour Association

The FLA Fair Labor Code defines labor standards that aim to achieve decent and humane working conditions. The code’s standards are based on International Labour Organization standards and internationally accepted good labor practices.

FLA member companies are expected to comply with all relevant and applicable laws and regulations of the country in which workers are employed and to implement the Fair Labor Code in their applicable facilities. When differences or conflicts in standards arise, affiliated companies are expected to apply the highest standard.

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Confidence in Textiles

Confidence in textiles – this has been the motto of the independent test institutes of the International Oeko-Tex® Association since 1992, with their tests for harmful substances according to Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 for textile products of all types which pose no risk whatsoever to health.

For companies in the textile and clothing industry, the Oeko-Tex® criteria catalogue provides for the very first time a uniform, scientifically founded evaluation standard for the human ecological safety of textiles, against the background of the globalised and extremely fragmented nature of the textile manufacturing chain.

The Oeko-Tex® label indicates to interested end users the additional benefits of tested safety for skin-friendly clothing and other textiles. In this way, the test label provides an important decision-making tool when purchasing textiles.

Confidence in textiles – an international synonym for responsible textile production – from the raw material to the finished product on the shop shelves. For industry and retailers throughout the textile manufacturing chain just as well as for users of fashionable, functional, colourful textiles.

  • Employment is freely chosen
  • There is no discrimination in employment
  • No exploitation of child labour
  • Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
  • Payment of a living wage
  • No excessive working hours
  • Safe and healthy working conditions
  • Legally binding employment relationship
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