We test what actually works for workers.
Who we are
Where human rights and business meet
At Fair Wear, we envision a world where workers’ rights are realised, and where the power dynamics that too often define global supply chains are rebalanced.
What we strive for
We work towards a future where workers can safely shape their working conditions through freedom of association and collective bargaining. Business relationships are rooted in shared responsibility and shared value, prioritising long-term resilience. In this world, responsible business is no longer an add-on: it’s built into everyday operations and decision-making.
All supply chain actors – workers and their representatives, factories, suppliers, brands, civil society, and others – engage meaningfully in human rights and environmental due diligence. When done well, this due diligence does more than reduce risk: It strengthens business and delivers lasting improvements in workers’ lives.
Mission
Fair Wear is a multi-stakeholder initiative that advances workers’ rights across global supply chains by embedding human rights and environmental due diligence into everyday business practice.
Multistakeholder representation
Governance
Fair Wear is an independent, not-for-profit foundation. Independence is guaranteed by our multi-stakeholder board in which both industry associations and trade unions and NGOs are equally represented. Our Board, Committee of Experts (CoE) and staff members actively strive to understand and integrate the various interests and points-of-view at play, always with the objective of realising Fair Wear’s vision.
Board and CoE members represent perspectives of different types of stakeholders in the garment sector, not specific organisations. Specifically, members with an industry background do not represent Fair Wear member brands but aim to bring to the table a constructive view from the industry at large.
Board agendas, reports and decisions are published in shortened form to ensure readability and protect confidentiality where sensitive strategic or human rights considerations are involved.
What we stand for
We anchor our work in international labour standards and core principles that respect workers' rights and dignity. Our guiding framework is the Fair Wear Code of Labour Practices, aligned with conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Employment is freely chosen
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No discrimination in employment
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No exploitation of child labour
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Freedom of association and collective bargaining
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Payment of a living wage
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Reasonable hours of work
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Safe and healthy working conditions
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Legally binding employment relationship
The three roles that drive change
Fair Wear delivers impact through three interconnected roles across the garment industry ecosystem:
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Evidence & Innovation
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Industry Alignment
We turn evidence into shared rules and expectations.
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Impactful HRDD Facilitation
We support implementation at scale.
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Partner with us
Interested in working together to drive meaningful change? We’re always open to collaborations that strengthen impact and push the garment industry forward.