Textile Standard
The Fairtrade Textile Standard aims to facilitate change in the textile sector. Fairtrade's comprehensive approach engages manufacturers and workers in the supply chain to bring about better wages and working conditions, and engages brands to commit to fair terms of trade.
Principles underlying this Standard
Criteria for all production stages. All supply chain actors including brands need to establish fair, reliable and predictable contract arrangements.
All subcontractors must be registered and agree to audits. They must comply with labour conditions and the grievance procedures.
Applicable only in countries where Freedom of Association is possible as determined by the geographic scope policy.
Living wage implementation within six years.
Occupational health and safety through requirements for workplace safety and building safety.
Conditions of employment: Requirements related to working hours and overtime, employment contracts and temporary employment.
Environmental requirements to reduce negative impacts on workers and environment by controlling chemical use and practices.
List of prohibited materials specific to textile production.
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It applies to operators employing hired workers in the textile supply chain processing Fairtrade certified cotton and/or other responsible fibres, as well as to brand owners purchasing finished textiles.
The standard is valid as of 22 March 2016.
Supporting documents
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Interpretation note
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Explanatory document
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Geographical scope
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Guidance: Responsible fibres
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Guidance: Textile Production Mark
Assurance
The Fairtrade Textile Standard includes an innovative approach to assurance in order to address the most commonly identified weaknesses in the social compliance audit model for the textile industry. These include:
- Improving the competencies of auditors, including identification of fraud.
- Strengthening the participation of workers in the process.
- Identifying the root cause of non-compliances so these can be addressed, especially when they are related to the buying practices of brand owners.
- Maintaining a high level of scrutiny in terms of audit frequency and duration, including unannounced audits.
- Increased transparency throughout the process.
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