Australian fashion brand Jeanswest has published 100% of its Tier 1 factory partners in a detailed listing, advocating transparency in the manufacturing supply chain.
Jeanswest had previously published 80% of its Tier 1 supplier names and locations. The company also updated its listing with the remaining 20% of its factory partners and provided additional information including product categories, number of workers and the gender mix.
Jeanswest womenswear senior product developer and CSR Kate Davies said the brand was proud to be involved in a project that showed its customers a new level of transparency.
“I am proud to be involved in a project of this significance; one that shows our customers that Jeanswest knows exactly who we are working with, and gives assurance that our partners are operating to our required Code of Conduct.”
“Publishing a detailed listing recognises the strong working relationships that we, particularly in the Jeanswest design, product and planning departments, have had for many years with the teams in our supply chain, which is just one of many reasons why it's extremely rewarding to share this news.”