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Aligning Speed with Responsibility: Insights from WRAP’s OECD Side Session on Supply Chain Accountability
Fashion supply chains have transformed dramatically over the last two decades. Production has accelerated, order volumes have shrunk, and global manufacturing has shifted toward networks of small, highly flexible factories. This evolution isn’t limited to fast-fashion giants or any single region—it’s visible on the UK high street, across Europe, and even within Italian luxury supply […]
CCL and WRAP Sign MoU to Promote Responsible Manufacturing in Peru’s Apparel and Textile Sector
The Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL) and Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) are pleased to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that formalizes a shared commitment to advancing responsible business practices, improving competitiveness, and expanding global market access for Peruvian apparel and textile companies. CCL is a leading trade association representing […]
WRAP, TEA Sign MoU to Advance Social Compliance and Expand Exports
WRAP is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA), India’s largest knitwear manufacturing hub. On January 12, 2026, Avedis Seferian, WRAP President and CEO, and K.M. Subramanian, President of TEA, signed an agreement to deepen collaborative efforts to advance social compliance and expand apparel export opportunities to the U.S. market. Key Areas of Collaboration Tiruppur holds a central position […]
WRAP Around the World: Commentary from Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Check in with WRAP President & CEO Avedis Seferian from Phnom Penh, Cambodia as he delivers an industry analysis regarding Cambodia’s uptick in exports to the U.S. of sewn products such as footwear and travel goods. Learn more about the objective of the trip, like the meeting with the Cambodian Ministry of Labor and Vocational […]
Ethical Manufacturing: Preventing Forced Labor Within the Supply Chain
Forced labor is a major concern within the global supply chain. Verité, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to fair working conditions, finds that around 27.6 million people worldwide are ensnared in unethical and illegal employment situations. The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines forced labor as “all work or service which is exacted from any person under the […]
WRAP Facility Spotlight: Top New Apparel Manufacturing Pt.2
Discover how WRAP’s social audit and certification program have made a difference at Top New Apparel Manufacturing, a WRAP-certified facility in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Hear from Faiza, an employee within the compliance department, as she shares how WRAP’s 12 Principles improved the facility’s working conditions to ensure a safe, ethical, and humane workplace for its […]
India: An Overview of Social Compliance
WRAP has published its third report, “India: An Overview of Social Compliance,” released in partnership with Hertzman Global Intelligence (HGI). The report highlights India’s recent audit data, common non-compliances under WRAP’s 12 Principles, and the impact the current tariff and trade landscape is having on the country and region. India is a valued apparel sourcing […]
Promoting Fair Compensation Through Responsible Production
Women play a critical role within the global supply chain, with the International Labour Organization (ILO) stating that they comprise 60-80% of the global garment workforce. However, women in the industry continue to face real-life obstacles to fair wages, and female workers are often unduly vulnerable to wage theft and abuse. The UN established September […]
WRAP Fall Preview: Major Events Across ASEAN
This fall, WRAP’s leadership will travel across Southeast Asia, a region that plays a central role in the global supply chain. Home to four of the top 10 countries with the largest number of WRAP-certified facilities, Southeast Asia remains a key focus for advancing responsible production, social compliance, and supply chain transparency. On September 17, […]
Labor Day: A Time to Recognize Workers
Labor Day, established in the wake of the American Industrial Revolution and the harsh conditions workers had to endure, lands on the first Monday of September. The national holiday recognizes the contribution of the U.S. workforce and the historic push for safe and fair working conditions. Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) is the largest social […]
Summer WRAP Rewind
WRAP recently made enhancements across its certification, audit, and operational systems, thereby improving the clarity and user experience. WRAP successfully transitioning to a new facility and buyer portal, providing greater transparency and oversight. This allows WRAP to monitor auditor activity and identify which auditor is working on the report. Key benefits to the new portal include: In addition, WRAP launched the […]
WRAP Facility Spotlight: Top New Apparel Manufacturing
This is Top New Apparel Manufacturing, a WRAP-certified facility located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The facility employs more than 1,000 workers and is planning to expand to create further work opportunities for the local community. While it primarily produces swimwear, it also manufactures items such as children’s clothes and boxers. Dive straight into the facility’s […]
Back-to-School: How Responsible Manufacturing Fits In
Back-to-school season is one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. Families are purchasing new clothing, shoes, backpacks, and accessories as students prepare to return to the classroom. When making purchasing decisions, shoppers often consider style, price, and quality, but they may also think about the workers behind the product. Most apparel, footwear, and […]
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