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Fast fashion is an industry that seems to grow no matter how many voices oppose it. The truth is that the convenience and low cost of cheaply made clothing are enough to keep consumers coming back. But when ordering discounted clothing online or sifting through clearance bins, it’s easy to forget that fast fashion has an extremely high cost. In the corporate apparel and gifting world, this is no different—when spending company money rather than your own, you might be less likely to stop and think about the production history of your company gift.

Factory Conditions for Garment Workers

By exploiting factory workers, textile manufacturers are able to make a profit off of cheap products. Even in an age that values transparency, many companies pay their workers less than the minimum legal salary. In some countries where manufacturing is a massive industry, the minimum wage they’re paying factory workers isn’t enough to actually support them. In fact, the minimum wage (which isn’t always guaranteed to all workers) is only a fifth of that country’s living wage, which is what it actually costs to afford rent, food, healthcare, etc. Even in the US, Los Angeles garment workers can work 60-70 hours per week and earn only $300.

The conditions most garment workers experience are harsh and unpleasant, including unventilated workspaces, contact with toxic materials, fiber dust in the air, and 10 to18 hour workdays. In unsafe factory buildings, there are little to no protection measures against fires, accidents, and spreading illnesses. Many workers, especially women, also face verbal and even physical abuse. Workers can even be denied water and breaks.

WRAP Certifications to Protect Garment Workers

Because of recent widespread interest in corporate social responsibility, many companies are refusing to accept these unjust conditions for garment workers. Organizations exist to ensure the fair pay and treatment of garment workers around the world. By partnering with factories, these organizations create regulations and certify that they’re being upheld. For instance, WRAP, which stands for “Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production,” is an organization that helps brands make sure their garment factories are treating their garment workers with fairness and respect.

WRAP is the largest factory safety and fairness certification program in the world. The organization uses a more collaborative approach to certification than a simple audit. WRAP works with factories to ensure that they take responsibility for completing the certification process. Factories must then uphold WRAP’s 12 Principles, which guide human resources, environmental practices, legal compliance, health and safety, and security standards.

Ethical Shopping for Corporate Apparel and Gifting

If you’re looking to shop ethically for your company apparel and gifts, you’ve come to the right place. At Merchology, we seek to constantly support companies that ethically source their materials, and we want to help you do the same. When your company supports brands that ethically and sustainably source their garments, you’re doing your part to bring change in the corporate gifting world, one purchase at a time. Every ethical choice matters, no matter how small it may seem.

Additionally, when you support brands that source from WRAP-certified factories and other ethically sourced companies, you show both your clients and employees where your priorities are. Employees are seeking companies that practice corporate social responsibility now more than ever. Clients trust business partners who share similar altruistic values. By making conscious shopping decisions, you’re helping to take the power away from the fast-fashion industry and its exploitative practices.

Zusa: Corporate Apparel Sourced from WRAP-Certified Factories

Did you know that Zusa is 100% sourced from WRAP-certified factories? This means that the factories’ workers are protected and fairly compensated. Child and involuntary labor are prohibited, and health and safety are prioritized. Working hours, competitive compensation, and benefits are closely regulated. Workers are able to organize for collective bargaining, which protects their rights and free speech, and all facilities must meet environmental regulations.

The Zusa brand was founded to provide an ethical, sustainable corporate apparel option. When you order custom Zusa apparel and gifts for your team, you’re supporting fair work for garment workers all over the world. Not only is Zusa 100% sourced from WRAP-certified facilities, but the brand is also completely carbon-neutral!

Custom Zusa Men's Steel/Black Heather Stripe Polo

Shop Ethically Sourced Corporate Apparel from Zusa!

Zusa has all of the corporate gifts you need to outfit your company. Shop our favorite Zusa custom jackets, fleeces, polos, drinkware, bags, and more. At Merchology, we’ll add your company’s logo, giving your brand the visibility you deserve! Zusa sustainable apparel is known for its comfort and quality, so your team is guaranteed to love their new company merch!

Want More Brands Sourced from WRAP-Certified Facilities?

At Merchology, we’re proud to partner with the brands below, which source their garments and apparel from WRAP-certified facilities. From logo-branded polos to sustainable corporate water bottles, you’ll find everything your company needs to succeed!

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For more ethical and sustainable corporate gifting ideas, contact a Merchologist today! They can answer any questions you might have about brands, ordering, shipping, sizing, logo decoration, and more!