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 […]
The Essential Fabric: Women’s Role in the Global Apparel Industry
The garment sector employs an estimated 94 million workers worldwide, making it one of the largest manufacturing workforces on the planet. Although the exact number of women workers is difficult to pinpoint due to the high prevalence of informal employment, the International Labour Organization estimates that 60–80% of the global garment workforce is female. This […]
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 […]
Update to WRAP Certification Program
Around the world, there is a growing trend of legislation covering supply chains leading to an annual cadence becoming standard for social audits and due diligence reporting. As regulatory requirements grow and buyer expectations evolve, many brands and stakeholders now require facilities to undergo social audits on a yearly basis. WRAP is committed to ensuring […]
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 […]
Introducing the New Weekly WRAP-Up: Clearer, Sharper, and More Connected
At WRAP, we know your time is valuable. That’s why we’ve reimagined our newsletter to make it easier to navigate, faster to read, and more relevant to the work you do. The new format of The Weekly WRAP-Up is designed to give you the most important updates at a glance, while still offering pathways to […]
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 […]
The Evolution of Social Compliance and WRAP’s Role
The modern social compliance movement emerged from public scrutiny, worker advocacy, and growing demands for accountability in global supply chains. Over the past 25 years, it has evolved from reactive responses to high-profile scandals into a structured system of standards, legislation, and continuous improvement. Created as part of the industry’s early response to these challenges, […]
