With the supply chain of apparel becoming increasingly international, the need for continued overview of where the products come has increased. Employers do not want to be caught wearing or handing out logoed apparel to clients and prospects and then find out the garment was made in a sweat shop. When you have your logo on apparel, the garment is a reflection on your company.
So how do you know that the apparel that you are giving to your employees and clients are not make in a sweat shop? That is a question to ask your promotional product consultant. If this is a concern, we can make sure to provide apparel options that we know comply with the Fair Labor Association's (FLA) standards.
The FLA is a non-profit organization that combines the efforts of companies, colleges, universities and non-governmental organizations to promote adherence to international labor standards and to improve working conditions worldwide.
One of our key partner's, Sanmar, is an FLA approved supplier. SanMar’s Global Operating Principles are based on labor standards established by the International Labor Organization, and these principles are consistent with the FLA’s Workplace Code of Conduct. The principles ban forced labor, child labor, harassment, abuse, and discrimination and require suppliers to promote health and safety, freedom of association and collective bargaining, payment of wages and benefits, and appropriate compensation for overtime. SanMar’s FLA-affiliated brands are Port Authority Signature®, Port Authority®, Port & Company®, Sport-Tek®, CornerStone™, Precious Cargo™ and District Threads®. Also included are the following retail brands: Red House™, Nike Golf, Tiger Woods Collection and Gildan®. To learn more about FLA, go to www.fairlabor.org. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this important topic. Michael Wolaver - Magellan Promotions, LLC michaelw@magellanpromotions.com
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