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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

From Industrial Growth to Global Trade: How Manufacturing Created the Need for Social Compliance

The roots of today’s global supply chains lie in the manufacturing boom of the early 20th century—but their explosive growth was driven not just by factories, but by global trade. As industrial production accelerated in the early 1900s, manufacturing economies learned how to produce goods at scale and move them efficiently to market. Railroads, shipping […]

World Day for Safety and Health at Work: Why Systems Matter

Occupational health and safety concerns are an integral part of global supply chain networks. When workers suffer from work-related injuries or occupational illnesses, it often points to deeper gaps in workplace systems and controls. To honor workers affected by these incidents, promote safe working environments, and raise awareness of the consequences of inadequate health and […]

Vì sao chúng ta nhớ đến Rana Plaza?

Ngày 24 tháng 4 đánh dấu kỷ niệm thảm kịch sập tòa nhà Rana Plaza kinh hoàng ở Dhaka, Bangladesh. Tòa nhà thương mại tám tầng này là nơi đặt nhiều cơ sở sản xuất hàng may mặc cho các thương hiệu lớn. Mặc dù các vết nứt bắt đầu xuất hiện và công nhân nghi ngờ về độ vững chắc của tòa nhà, họ vẫn được yêu cầu quay trở lại làm việc. […]

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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 […]

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