Sustainability & Compliance

What Is SA-8000 Certification? A Buyer's Guide to Social Compliance in Apparel

For most of the last two decades, a buyer could treat labour conditions as a supplier's private business. That era is over. If the garment comes up in a news cover or an NGO report, it is the brand on the label that suffers, not the factory, three steps away on the supply chain. Social compliance is no longer a marketing and values statement on a company's website, it has become a requirement of doing business and the best way to prove this is to have an independent third-party certification, no

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Apparel Sourcing & Manufacturing

How to Source Hand Embroidery from India: A Buyer's Complete Guide

Introduction Hand embroidery has a long history of craftsmanship and luxury, as well as timeless design. Embroidered elements remain a significant value and distinction in the products that are sold around the world, from luxury fashion collections, bridal attire to home fabrics and accessories. When it comes to hand embroidery, India is one of the most trusted places in the world for sourcing this type of embroidery. The nation's skilled craftsmanship, varied embroidery heritage, large-scale

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