WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) is the world’s largest independent certification program focused on the ethical and lawful manufacture of garments, footwear, and sewn products. It promotes safe, responsible, and humane conditions in manufacturing facilities through rigorous auditing and certification processes.
WRAP accreditation is recognized globally and is widely used by apparel brands, retailers, and manufacturers committed to ethical supply chains and socially responsible production.
What Does WRAP Accreditation Mean?
WRAP certification verifies that a manufacturing facility operates in compliance with internationally accepted labour, environmental, and legal standards. To achieve certification, factories must undergo a comprehensive third-party audit and demonstrate full adherence to WRAP’s 12 core principles, which include:
WRAP’s 12 Core Principles:
Compliance with laws and workplace regulations
Prohibition of forced labour
Prohibition of child labour
Prohibition of harassment or abuse
Compensation and benefits
Working hours
Prohibition of discrimination
Health and safety
Freedom of association and collective bargaining
Environmental compliance
Customs compliance
Security
Factories that achieve WRAP certification must maintain these standards continually and are subject to regular monitoring and re-auditing.
How WRAP Benefits the Garment Industry
WRAP helps create safe and fair working conditions while also supporting manufacturers and brands in:
Ensuring social compliance
Reducing risk of supply chain disruptions due to labour violations
Meeting the ethical sourcing requirements of major global retailers
A Symbol of Trust and Responsibility
When a garment carries the WRAP certification, it gives retailers, resellers and consumers confidence that it was made:
In a facility that respects workers’ rights
Under safe and legal conditions
With respect for local communities and the environment
Why It Matters
As consumers and businesses become increasingly conscious of where and how products are made, WRAP offers a transparent, reliable framework for ethical manufacturing. It supports better business practices, protects workers, and promotes accountability in global supply chains.
By choosing WRAP-certified garments, you're not only buying quality—you’re investing in human dignity, ethical standards, and global responsibility.
