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Female Garment Employees from Top New Apparel Manufacturing, a WRAP-certified facility located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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 […]

Children Walking to School

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 […]

Male Garment Worker at Lakshmi Manufacturing EPZ in Nairobi, Kenya

WRAP Facility Spotlight: Lakshmi Manufacturing EPZ Pt.2 

Hear directly from a worker at a WRAP certified facility!  Step into Lakshmi Manufacturing EPZ, located in Nairobi, Kenya as WRAP’s Phillip Kanyenga Head of Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa interviews a worker within the facility.  Hear how WRAP’s 12 Principles, the pillars of our social audit and certification program make a difference in the overall welfare of workers across the globe. Watch […]

Garment Worker Dyeing Fabrics

Heat Stress in Manufacturing: A Rising Workplace Challenge

Heat stress is a rising issue faced by production workers around the world. It occurs when the body is unable to effectively release the heat it’s absorbed and stored. During the summer months, when temperatures can reach dangerous levels, heat stress becomes a significant concern for employees working in manufacturing facilities and other industrial environments.  The consequences of heat stress […]

Male Compliance Employee from Lakshmi Manufacturing EPZ in Nairobi, Kenya

WRAP Facility Spotlight: Lakshmi Manufacturing EPZ

Have you wondered where your clothes come from or the people who make them?  Gain key insights as WRAP’s Phillip Kanyenga, Head of Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa, interviews a worker in the compliance department at Lakshmi Manufacturing EPZ in Nairobi, Kenya, a facility that employs over 2,000 people.   The facility produces both knitted and woven garments ranging from:  Guided by our 12 Principles, […]

Male Garment Worker at Sewing Machine with Piles of Garments Behind Him

WRAP & HGI Publish Exclusive Report on Indonesia

WRAP has released its second report examining non-compliances among major global sourcing destinations published exclusively for Hertzman Global Intelligence (HGI). The newest report, “Indonesia: An Overview of Social Compliance,” explores the country as a major supplier for the apparel, textile, travel goods, and footwear industries, and analyzes the main non-compliances found under WRAP’s 12 Principles. […]

Young Garment Workers Loading Pallet

World Day Against Child Labor: The People Behind the Numbers

Child labor, just like slavery, hasn’t disappeared but evolved to operate under the radar in a modern world. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), around 50 million people worldwide are ensnared in modern-day slavery as of 2021, and around 138 million children are forced into child labor as of 2024. June 12 is World Day Against Child Labor, shedding light on the people behind the numbers.  Around a quarter of those imprisoned in […]

Taiwanese Woman and Man Riding Bikes

Celebrating the People Behind Every Bicycle

There is a human behind the manufacturing of each product, a fact we celebrate this World Bicycle Day, June 3. By bringing people to the forefront of conversations, new industries are driving greater social compliance and collaboration across global supply chains. In November, WRAP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taiwan Bicycle Association […]

American Apparel & Footwear Association 250 Years of Fashion Three Different Shoes

250 Years of Fashion

To mark America’s 250th anniversary, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) launched 250 Years of Fashion, an inside look at the people, products, and pivotal moments that have shaped American style. Through stories of iconic brands and enduring trends, the initiative shows how fashion has evolved alongside the nation, reflecting its culture, creativity, and […]

Inspectorio, Women Working in Facilities

WRAP Contributes to Inspectorio’s State of Supply Chain 2026 report

On May 13, Inspectorio released their State of Supply Chain 2026 report, “The Proof Gap in Global Supply Chains: What It Takes to Turn Traceability and Sustainability Ambitions Into Verifiable Results,” which provides a landscape analysis of the current state of global traceability and sustainability. The report reveals that current supply chain systems aren’t modernized, […]