Fair Wear
The brand joins a programme that checks its factories, runs a worker complaints line and pushes it towards paying a living wage.
- Counts as an independent check of the supply chain
- Counts as working towards a living wage, which can make a brand Almost good
What it is
Fair Wear is a non-profit that works with clothing brands. It audits their factories, runs a complaints helpline workers can call directly, and checks each year how the brand's own buying practices (prices and deadlines) affect workers. Brands are rated Leader, Good or Needs Improvement.
What it checks
- Independent factory audits
- A complaints helpline for workers
- Yearly review of the brand, including its living wage plan
What it doesn't
- Membership means the brand is working on it, not that every worker is paid a living wage yet
Brands with Fair Wear in clothing & footwear
PangaiaClothing & footwear · Premium sweats and organic basicsAlmost goodVerifiedIcebugClothing & footwear · Traction running and outdoor shoesAlmost goodVerifiedArmedangelsClothing & footwear · Organic cotton fashion and basicsAlmost goodVerifiedNudie JeansClothing & footwear · Organic denim jeans and clothingAlmost goodVerifiedSuitsupplyClothing & footwear · Men's and women's suitsAlmost goodVerified