Worker wellbeing
For the people behind the product
The social side of sustainability has ethical trade and working conditions at its heart.
Let's be honest
Who made your clothes?
Most supply chains span multiple countries, laws and regulations, making it difficult to enforce standards and fair conditions. Certifications such as Fairtrade help identify products that prioritise the wellbeing of workers. We've made it easier to see which items meet these criteria so you can make informed decisions when you shop.
Most supply chains span multiple countries, laws and regulations, making it difficult to enforce standards and fair conditions. Certifications such as Fairtrade help identify products that prioritise the wellbeing of workers. We've made it easier to see which items meet these criteria so you can make informed decisions when you shop.Let's be honest
Who made your clothes?
Most supply chains span multiple countries, laws and regulations, making it difficult to enforce standards and fair conditions. Certifications such as Fairtrade help identify products that prioritise the wellbeing of workers. We've made it easier to see which items meet these criteria so you can make informed decisions when you shop.
Most supply chains span multiple countries, laws and regulations, making it difficult to enforce standards and fair conditions. Certifications such as Fairtrade help identify products that prioritise the wellbeing of workers. We've made it easier to see which items meet these criteria so you can make informed decisions when you shop.
Browse your values
Worker wellbeing
Background check
Sustainability criteria you can trust
Look for certificates like these to see which items have been verified according to specific sustainability criteria. The ones shown here relate to worker wellbeing. They indicate supply chains that make an intentional effort to support communities through Fairtrade Premiums or other third-party certifications.
Fairtrade Certified Cotton
Fairtrade Cotton ensures that farmers receive a fair price and additional trade premiums to invest back into their local communities. Fairtrade Cotton protects farmers’ health and safety, promotes efficient water usage, and prohibits the use of dangerous chemicals or genetically-modified cotton seeds. Products with this label are made with at least 50% Fairtrade Cotton.
GRS - Global Recycle Standard
The Global Recycle Standard is one of the leading and most trusted certifications for products made from recycled content. Products with this label are made with at least 50% recycled content and every stage of the supply chain is independently certified, to ensure environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing all the way to the final product.
GOTS
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is one of the leading and most trusted certifications for textiles made from organically grown raw materials. Products with this label are made with at least 70% organic content and the supply chain is independently certified to ensure environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing at every stage of production.
There are two levels of certification:
- GOTS - made with organic materials (made with at least 70% organic content)
- GOTS - organic (made with at least 95% organic content)
Cradle to Cradle Certified™
Products with this label meet science-based requirements for material health, product circularity, clean air and climate protection, water and soil stewardship, and social fairness.
There are four levels of certification:
- Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold
- Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver
- Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze
- Cradle to Cradle Certified® Platinum
Raising the bar
Working with our brand partners
We want to collaborate with our brand partners to drive positive change in the fashion industry.
To identify which brands are leading the way, and opportunities for improvement, we use tools like the Higg Index Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM). This is the industry's most comprehensive tool for measuring a brand's sustainability performance. By 2023, it will be mandatory for all of our partner brands to complete this assessment. Our ultimate aim is to provide transparent and trustworthy information that enables you to make more sustainable choices.
A first step
Progress, not perfection
We care about the workers who make your clothes, and know that you do, too.
While our Code of Conduct sets a high benchmark for ethical standards, we want to highlight when brands have independent certifications that go above and beyond, like Fairtrade Cotton and GOTS. We are aware these certifications only tell part of the story, and don’t show how a brand is increasing traceability and supporting workers in their supply chains. We’re committed to transparency, and this step is just the beginning.
Want to do more?
A little research goes a long way
Research your favourite brands to find out what they do to support workers and their communities. (If they're doing good things, trust us – they'll want to talk about it!)
Our commitment
Worker wellbeing
We are committed to increasing our standards when it comes to worker wellbeing and ethical supply chains. By 2023, we will only partner with brands that align with our values.
We are committed to increasing our standards when it comes to worker wellbeing and ethical supply chains. By 2023, we will only partner with brands that align with our values.Our commitment
Worker wellbeing
We are committed to increasing our standards when it comes to worker wellbeing and ethical supply chains. By 2023, we will only partner with brands that align with our values.
We are committed to increasing our standards when it comes to worker wellbeing and ethical supply chains. By 2023, we will only partner with brands that align with our values.
