Our Commitment to Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing
Responsible sourcing is not a differentiator — it's a baseline. We hold ourselves and our supply chain to standards that protect people, planet, and product quality.
“We believe that a supply chain built on transparency, fair labour practices, and responsible materials is not just better for the world — it's better for business. Long-term partnerships require trust, and trust requires accountability at every step.”
Four Pillars of Responsible Sourcing
Social Compliance
We only work with factories that meet internationally recognised social compliance standards. Every supplier in our network is subject to audit — and we support factory teams through the preparation process, not just the audit itself.
- ✓Factory screening before engagement
- ✓Audit coordination (BSCI, Sedex, SA8000)
- ✓Pre-audit preparation and gap analysis
- ✓Corrective action planning and follow-up
- ✓Zero-tolerance policy on forced and child labour
Sustainable Materials
We are actively growing our portfolio of products made from responsible materials — organic cotton, recycled fibres, natural dyes, and sustainably harvested natural materials. We work with buyers to identify where sustainable alternatives are commercially viable.
- ✓GOTS-certified organic cotton sourcing
- ✓OCS (Organic Content Standard) certified materials
- ✓Recycled polyester and fibres (GRS)
- ✓Natural indigo and plant-based dye development
- ✓Lyocell, linen, jute, and hemp alternatives
Technical Product Safety
Product safety is not negotiable. Every product category carries specific chemical and performance requirements — and we manage testing through accredited third-party laboratories to ensure every shipment is safe, legal, and fit for purpose.
- ✓REACH compliance for chemical safety
- ✓EN71 and other toy safety standards (baby products)
- ✓Flammability testing for home textiles
- ✓Colour fastness and durability testing
- ✓Third-party lab testing (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek)
Responsible Packaging
We work with our factory partners to reduce unnecessary packaging and transition toward recycled, recyclable, or compostable materials where possible — aligning with our clients' packaging commitments and global plastic reduction initiatives.
- ✓Reduction of single-use plastic packaging
- ✓FSC-certified paper and cardboard alternatives
- ✓Bulk packing options to reduce per-unit materials
- ✓Client packaging requirement alignment
Certifications & Compliance Frameworks
Organic fibre certification covering processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, and trading.
Verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a final product.
Verifies recycled content across the supply chain for products containing recycled materials.
A social compliance system for companies committed to improving working conditions in the global supply chain.
Membership platform for sharing responsible sourcing data and SMETA audit results.
EU chemical safety regulation ensuring products are free from harmful substances.
Sustainability is a Journey, Not a Destination
We are committed to increasing the share of sustainable products in our portfolio, deepening our factory relationships, and helping our clients meet their own environmental and social commitments. We report on our progress honestly and continue to raise the bar.
Sourcing with a Conscience
Tell us about your sustainability requirements and we'll show you what's achievable within your cost and timing parameters.