Impact

We only partner with manufacturers who operate in full legal compliance, including business licensing, adherence to national and local labor laws, and transparent, documented employment practices. All workers must be employed voluntarily, retain control of their personal documents, and receive clear terms of employment through legal hiring processes. Traceable operations are required at every facility we work with.

All suppliers must comply with all laws regulating local wages, overtime compensation and legally mandated benefits. We require accurate time and payroll record keeping, and all wages are paid through traceable, documented systems. Employees receive legally required social insurance coverage, including pension, medical, and unemployment benefits, depending on regional mandates. All facilities observe China’s national holidays, including Chinese New Year, Labor Day, National Day, and other legally recognized festivals, and have the option of at least one day off in seven.

All suppliers must ensure that employees are provided with a safe and healthy work environment and are not exposed to unsanitary or hazardous conditions. Suppliers must comply with all applicable laws in the countries where they operate, including those related to workplace safety, sanitation, and emergency preparedness. Workers are provided with appropriate protective equipment, and all facilities maintain clear fire exits, sanitation systems, and emergency signage. None of our current manufacturing partners provide dormitories or on-site housing.

We prioritize third-party-certified materials, including GOTS-certified organic cotton, GRS-certified recycled fibers, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 textiles, FSC-certified paper packaging, and TÜV Austria–certified compostable bio-based materials. Our suppliers must comply with all applicable environmental regulations, including those related to chemical use, labeling, and secure storage. Facilities are required to have documented systems in place for waste management and pollution prevention, and must ensure that no restricted or hazardous substances are used. This includes proper containment, safe disposal practices, and full adherence to national environmental laws. We expect our partners to operate with care for environmental impact and encourage ongoing improvement wherever possible.

Our suppliers must not employ anyone under the age of 15, or the minimum legal age for employment in the country, whichever is higher. Young workers under the age of 18 must not be exposed to hazardous, unsafe, or unhealthy working conditions or materials. Adequate protections must be in place for any young workers employed. All of our manufacturing partners have confirmed that their employees are above the legal minimum working age with verified documentation. The youngest worker currently employed across our factories is 20.

Our suppliers must not use involuntary or forced labor, whether indentured, bonded, prison labor, or labor obtained through slavery or human trafficking. Suppliers are required to monitor any third party involved in recruitment or hiring to ensure no individual is compelled to work through force, deception, intimidation, coercion, or as punishment for personally held views. Workers must not be required to lodge deposits or surrender identification documents when beginning employment.

Our suppliers have the right to organize, join groups of their choosing, and advocate for better conditions without fear of retaliation. Elected worker representatives may be chosen freely and without management interference. We support every worker’s right to participate in collective dialogue and decision-making.

Our suppliers may not discriminate against employees at any stage of employment, including hiring, wages, promotion, or termination. Discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political opinion, or other protected characteristics is not permitted.

Our suppliers must ensure that all workers are treated with dignity and respect. Physical, verbal, sexual, and psychological harassment or abuse is strictly prohibited. No fines, coercive discipline, or retaliatory practices are allowed under any circumstances.

All production must take place at disclosed and approved facilities. Subcontracting is not permitted without prior written approval, and any subcontractors must meet the same social and environmental standards outlined in these guidelines. We require full transparency about where and how our products are made, and do not allow unauthorized outsourcing at any stage of production.

We only work with approved suppliers who can provide documentation for the materials they use. All raw materials must be traceable to verified sources, and no substitution or unauthorized sourcing is allowed. We prioritize certified inputs such as GOTS-certified organic cotton, GRS-certified recycled fibers, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 textiles, FSC-certified acetate and paper, and TÜV Austria–certified compostable and bio-based materials.