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Accreditations

We are dedicated to producing quality products that are sourced responsibly and only work with factories that uphold safe working conditions and fair labour practices.

Our corporate social responsibility commitments are detailed in Our Approach to Better brochure.  

 

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GPSR-Certificate

GPSR Certification

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5 Star Accreditations

Every factory that manufactures products for Kustom Kit must commit to meeting internationally recognised standards. 80% of our styles are manufactured in two factories who we have been partnered with for over 20 years. We do not own factories and are extremely selective about who we work with. Compliance is closely monitored by a range of globally recognised third party bodies who make regular audits to the factories in which our clothing is manufactured. Read on to find out more…

OEKO-TEX

OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is an independent globally standardised certification especially developed for textiles. Its primary purpose is to ensure that the chemicals used in the manufacture of textile products are in no way damaging to human health or the environment. At Kustom Kit we understand that the modern wearer demands more from their clothing. We expect colours to be brighter, we want our shirts to need little or no ironing and we require our sportswear to be fully functional keeping the wearer both warm and dry. With this certification every component from fabric to thread, every label, lining, button and zip is tested for harmful substances including forever chemicals (PFAS). Complying with international requirements and regulations for chemical safety, so that our customers never have to compromise on comfort or performance. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 allows Kustom Kit to deliver innovative fabrics and designs with complete confidence that no harmful chemicals have been used in their manufacture. Kustom Kit demands all products achieve this certification.

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OEKO-TEX STEP

OEKO-TEX® STeP is a facility-specific audit meaning the production site has been independently audited and certified according to strict OEKO-TEX ®STeP criteria for environmental sustainability, chemical management in textiles manufacturing and responsible factory management practices. This certification ensures that our partner factories are continuously improving their environmental performance and strengthening worker protections, supporting our commitment to maintaining an ethically sourced supply chain. Almost half of our collection is manufactured in an OEKO-TEX® STeP certified facility, and most of our shirts are made from OEKO-TEX® STeP certified fabrics.  

OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN

OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN labelled products have been extensively tested according to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 safety criteria for consumer health and produced in an OEKO-TEX® STeP certified and audited production facility. It is a traceable digital label that applies exclusively to textiles and communicates the combination of safety and sustainability. 40% of our range now holds its own OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN digital label, meaning these products are traceable throughout the production lifespan. Always check for the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN digital label on our technical specifications as this guarantees they meet strict safety, environmental and social standards, providing our customers with added reassurance and confidence.

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RMG SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL (RSC)

 

The Ready-Made Garment Sustainability Council (RSC) is a Bangladeshi organization that replaced the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in May 2020.

It is responsible for monitoring and ensuring health and safety standards in the ready-made garment factories, focusing on fire, electrical, and structural safety.

The RSC is a private initiative funded by the Bangladesh garment industry, with participation from global brands and local trade unions. 

We insist that all of our Bangladesh Factories are working with RSC

Purpose: The RSC is not an auditing body; they ensure workplace safety in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector by continuing the work of the former Accord.

Their Key Objectives are…

To promote and enforce safety standards in Bangladesh’s RMG and related industries, especially in building structure, electrical systems, fire safety, and boiler safety 

To inspect factories regularly for structural, electrical, fire and boiler risks; investigate complaints and accidents and verify that factories fix identified problems.

To provide comprehensive health and safety training for factory personnel. Helping workers to report safety concerns, keep the workplace safe and provide the protection to refuse unsafe working conditions.

To operate an independent worker complaint system that allows workers to safely and confidentially report safety and health concerns and ensures fair and quick resolutions.

To encourage compliance with national and international safety laws and standards and work with local and global stakeholders to improve safety in the industry.

Maintaining a public database containing updated information on all factories, including safety inspection reports and remediation progress.

Ongoing Monitoring to ensure factory safety and working conditions.

Promoting better industrial relations, worker skills, welfare, environmental sustainability, pollution control, and other climate-friendly initiatives.

 Hiring qualified safety officers and staff, and maintain a governance structure (Board, Advisory Council, committees) to effectively run RSC programmes.  

WRAP

The WRAP Certification Program’s objective is to independently monitor and certify compliance with the below standards, to ensure that sewn products are being produced under lawful, humane and ethical conditions. Participating facilities voluntarily commit to ensuring that their manufacturing practices will meet these standards, and further commit to passing along, on their part, the expectation that their contractors and suppliers likewise comply with these standards.

The WRAP Accreditation consists of twelve key principles:

  1. Compliance with Laws and Workplace Regulations
  2. Prohibition of Forced Labor
  3. Prohibition of Child Labor
  4. Prohibition of Harassment or Abuse
  5. Compensation and Benefits
  6. Hours of Work Limitation
  7. Prohibition of Discrimination
  8. Health and Safety
  9. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
  10. Environmental Regulations
  11. Customs Compliance
  12. Facility Security

SEDEX

Sedex is a globally recognised technology company specialising in data collection and professional insights for supply chain sustainability. As a membership organisation, it provides companies with access to a platform that helps them identify, assess and prioritise environmental and social risks and impacts across their supply chains. The SMETA (Sedex Member Ethical Trade Audit) is a facility level assessment to provide visibility of working conditions in the supply chain and provides the factory with a Corrective Action Plan (CAPR) to help them improve working conditions. SMETA conducts high quality audits to assess the following standards to ensure responsible business practices and social compliances are being met.

  1. Labour Standards
  2. Health and Safety
  3. The Environment
  4. Business Ethics

AMFORI

TRADE WITH PURPOSE BSCI

amfori BSCI is a membership organisation for all retailers, brands, importers and trading companies, that provides visibility over the production site and measures social performance. Their mission is to drive improvements across supply chains through their strong code of conduct for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). The code of conduct aims to set up the following 11 values and principles to Amfori BSCI members to ensure they are striving to implement the principles in their supply chains.

  • The rights of Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
  • No Discrimination
  • Fair Remuneration
  • Decent Working Hours
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • No Child Labour
  • Special Protection for Young Workers
  • No Precarious Employment
  • No Bonded Labour
  • Protection of the Environment
  • Ethical Business Behaviour

GLOBAL RECYCLED STANDARD (GRS)

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a voluntary product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in a final product. The standard applies to the full supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, chemical content and labelling. GRS covers processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, trading and distribution of all products made with a minimum of 20% recycled material.

Certification Features:

  • Recycled Polymer Materials - Contains a minimum of 20% recycled content
  • Ethical - Avoids questionable or unethical sources
  • Labor Protections - Ensures that workers are treated fairly according to internationally recognized (ILO) labour standards
  • Supply Chain Management - Introduces supply chain risk management tools to improve sourcing strategies and prevent destructive environmental practices
  • Environmental Impact Assessment - examines the environmental impacts associated with product manufacturing
  • Chain of Custody – Transaction certificates follow the material through the supply chain

 

All our product certifications and factory audit documentation are available upon request.

Here is a quick reference guide for all our product certification and factory compliance.

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