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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
WRAP Joins Panel on Inspectorio’s State of Supply Chain 2026 Report
On June 24, WRAP CEO & President Avedis Seferian presented during Inspectorio’s live virtual panel, “From Compliance to Competitive Advantage,” highlighting its three-part 2026 State of the Supply Chain report. The discussion also included experts Dr. Thiwanka De Fonseka, Chief Sustainability Officer at Komar; Natasha Franck, CEO and Founder of EON; and Ronnie Robinson, Board […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
