How can you ensure fair trade in your textile production process?

The first things first you have to have clear information about the source of materials. The most important thing is country of origin (COO) of materials. As few country's goods can not use in your textile manufacturing process for example cotton from Uzbekistan or Xinjiang, China. Its a very primary stage for supplier selection process. We can also check the suppliers credit ratting report to find whether the supplier organic is financially capable to manufacture your goods. The best way of knowing your sources should be visiting your suppliers facility regularly, developing & implementing work place safety & social compliance. Establishing SOP to manufacture your goods. Always trying to find a source which is sustainable, eco friendly.

Adhere to Fair Wear Foundation. Follow the website and implement. That's the best and most in sync with the world trends in fair practices.

In my opinion, first of all you have to well aware of your Requirements with The Supplier & The Process of manufacturing the End-products as well as check the Raw Material of the supplier. The best way of knowing your sources should be visiting your supplier's facility regularly, developing & implementing workplace safety & social compliance. Establishing SOP to manufacture your goods, also check supplier's website & ask for transparency and accountability. Choose the Certified Material, Some of the most common fair trade certifications for textiles are Fairtrade, GOTS, Oeko-Tex. These certifications can help you ensure that your fabrics are produced with respect for human rights, labor rights, environmental protection, and fair prices.

For ensuring fair trade in textile production process can choose certified material. Here is few certified you can consider. - GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) - OCS (Organic Content Standard) - Oeko-Tex - Fair Trade - BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) - CMIA (Cotton Made in Africa) - GRS (Global Recycle Standard) - RCS (Recycle Content Standard) You can also consider supplier's facility certification. Following are the few which you can consider. - BSCI - ACCORD - Higg Index - Amfori BEPI Certification body regularly audit production facility's social compliance, environment protection & work place safety. Production certification ensure raw materials source and quality.

One Thing I have found helpful to ensure fair trade in textile production process we can support local & artisanal producer. This can help to reduce the Transportation Time & cost, Preserve the cultural heritage and diversity of Textile Crafts and empower the communities & new artisans. You can also collaborate with local and artisanal producers, co-design with them, and share their stories with your customers.

To ensure fair trade in textile production process we can support local & artisanal producer. It will help to build sustainable supply chain for our industry. This Local production support will help to get the goods in quick time. It will also help to preserve the local heritage & diversity of textile crafts.

Engage in direct sourcing, establish direct relationships with artisans and local producers, by passing intermediaries whenever possible. This allows you to have more control over the supply chain, build stronger connections, and ensure fair compensation for their work. It also helps the Artisians create a good income.

Education is the key to success. Always try to educate yourself & your buyer about new challenges & possibilities. Keep learning new things regarding fair trade in textile sector from book, publishing. articles, reports or blog. Discussion & networking with your industry's co-worker will help you get knowledge.

One time at work my Senior share a good thing with me that you are not a good marketing person until you have the family kind relations with Your suppliers. you can't feel the same thing till you walk in their shoes. Try to educate the suppliers with yourself on your Need. Collaborate and network with others who share your vision and values. You can do this by joining or forming cooperatives, associations, platforms, or initiatives that support fair trade in the textile sector, such as Fashion Revolution, Fair Trade Federation, Ethical Fashion Forum, or Textile Exchange.