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Celebrating 25 Years of Ethical Manufacturing: WRAP’s Silver Jubilee
In a world where ethical sourcing and social responsibility are more critical than ever, Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) stands as a beacon of integrity and progress.
WRAP, VESTEX Partner to Advance Social Responsibility in Guatemala’s Apparel and Textile Industry
WRAP is excited to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VESTEX, the leading trade association for Guatemala’s apparel and textile sector. The MoU was signed on November 20, 2025, in Guatemala City, with senior leaders for both organizations present. This strategic partnership underscores a shared commitment to competitiveness, sustainability, and social responsibility within […]
WRAP Expands Global Reach with Strategic MoU in Taiwan’s Bicycle Industry
On November 6, a landmark moment unfolded in Taiwan as Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA) and the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS). A Shared Commitment to Ethical and Sustainable Manufacturing The MoU reflects a shared vision among the three parties to promote safe, […]
The current state of U.S.-China trade relations
Avedis Seferian, WRAP’s President & CEO, joins AAFA’s Senior Vice President, Policy, Nate Herman to discuss the current state of U.S.-China trade relations and the situation in Xinjiang.
WRAP announces new additions to its Board
Arlington, VA – Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) is pleased to announce that two eminent voices in the sewn products space, Susan Calvert and Mary Turner, as well as a prominent leader in the venture capital sector, Debra Langley, will be joining the organization’s Board of Directors in early 2021. Ms. Calvert has been with […]
Symphonization: A new social compliance paradigm post-COVID
Avedis Seferian, WRAP’s President & CEO, discusses “Symphonization” at a joint WRAP/American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) webinar.
The role social compliance will have for African apparel firms
At the fifth edition of the Destination Africa event, Mark Jaeger, WRAP’s Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, discussed the growing role that social compliance will have for African apparel firms seeking to ship their goods to the European Union and the United States.
Tackling forced labor in the supply chain: audit perspectives
Avedis Seferian, WRAP’s President & CEO, discussed how to tackle forced labor in the supply chain during the United States Fashion Industry Association’s (USFIA) Virtual Apparel Importers Trade and Transportation Conference.
WRAP President and CEO named one of the Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders for 2020
Assent Compliance has named WRAP President and CEO Avedis Seferian one of its Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders for 2020. This list, published by the Canadian CSR consulting company, is based on a wide range of factors ranging from appearances in publications, media citations, and participation in trade shows and industry focus groups. […]
Mark Jaeger named WRAP’s new Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) is pleased to announce that Mark Jaeger will join our team as Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement effective September 1, 2020. Before assuming this role, Mr. Jaeger served as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at Jockey International, a global, branded apparel company. Mark was a part of the […]
“Symphonization” – a new approach to social compliance in the post-pandemic world
WRAP’s President & CEO Avedis Seferian joins American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) President and CEO Steve Lamar for an installment in the AAFA’s “Resilience” series.
Symphonization: The true path to harmonious supply chain social compliance management
Harmony is what those of us with roles to play in modern supply chains have been seeking for the past two decades, particularly when it comes to the issue of social compliance audits. This paper proposes a new approach to social compliance in the post-pandemic world.
Restarting sourcing responsibly
WRAP President and CEO Avedis Seferian partners with the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) for a seminar on Restarting Sourcing Responsibly.
