AAFA & WRAP Release Joint Guidance on Responsible Sourcing in Conflict Zones
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) and WRAP have released new joint guidance specific to responsible sourcing in conflict zones. Responsible sourcing in conflict-zone areas is challenging due to a variety of reasons, such as government/military intervention, land disputes, transit of workers, transit of materials and finished product, armed militia funding, imposed sanctions, unstable […]
Why We Remember Rana Plaza
April 24 marks the anniversary of the devastating Rana Plaza tragedy in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Spanning eight floors, the commercial building housed a variety of facilities which produced garments for mainstream brands. Despite cracks beginning to form and workers questioning the structural soundness of the building, they were told that they needed to return to work. […]
WRAP & HGI Publish Exclusive Report on Bangladesh
WRAP has partnered with Hertzman Global Intelligence (HGI), a platform dedicated to the sourcing and supply chain industry, to provide a series of exclusive reports that investigate social compliance in key sourcing destinations around the world. For our first report, “Bangladesh: Overview of Social Compliance,” WRAP examines key areas of ongoing non‑compliance in Bangladesh, including […]
WRAP and CAMTEX Sign MoU to Strengthen Social Responsibility in El Salvador
On March 24, 2026, WRAP signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CAMTEX, El Salvador’s leading trade association for the apparel, textile, and industrial park sectors. This partnership marks an important step forward in advancing social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical manufacturing practices across one of Central America’s most important textile and apparel hubs. A […]
WRAP Certification: Building Responsible, Ethical, and Sustainable Workplaces
WRAP certification is more than meeting requirements. It demonstrates a facility’s commitment to running its operations in a responsible, ethical, and sustainable way within the context of the global supply chain. Collaboration is at the heart of WRAP. The organization works directly with facilities to help them build and maintain systems of social compliance for […]
Discrimination Divides. Inclusion Drives Success.
Workplace discrimination remains one of the most persistent barriers to ethical business conduct and sustainable development. At its core, discrimination refers to any distinction, exclusion, or preference based on race, color, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction, or social origin that undermines equality of opportunity or treatment in employment. When discrimination takes root, it compromises […]
Rethinking Working Hours in Labor-Intensive Industries
High working hours in labor-intensive industries—particularly footwear and apparel—have been debated for decades and remain one of the most persistent challenges in responsible supply chain management. At the heart of this discussion is Principle 6: Hours of Work, a foundational component of WRAP’s 12 Principles, which collectively define WRAP’s approach to ethical, lawful, and humane […]
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 […]
Customs Compliance: A Cornerstone of Global Trade
As the international supply chain adapts to an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, one priority remains constant: customs compliance. For importers and exporters, this is not just a box to check—it’s a critical safeguard against delays, fines, and even the seizure of goods. In a world where products often pass through multiple hands, cross oceans, and traverse […]
Empowering Worker Voice: Why Freedom of Association Matters
Workers thrive when their voices are heard. That’s why Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining stand as a cornerstone of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)’s 12 Principles. This fundamental right ensures that workers can organize, express concerns, and negotiate for better conditions—without fear of retaliation. When workers are empowered to speak openly, facilities operate more […]
