What is WRAP Certification?

WRAP is an abbreviation of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production. It is an independent, objective, non-profit team of global social compliance experts dedicated to promoting safe, lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing around the world through certification and education. It is mainly concentrated on the program for manufacturers of clothing, footwear and, sewn products. WRAP is a non-profit and independent organization facility for compliance with the 12 WRAP Principles dedicated to promoting lawful, ethical, and safe manufacturing process. Wrap Certification principles independently monitor and certify compliance with these socially responsible global standards. This is the world’s largest certification program for textile (clothing) industries.

Why WRAP is important?

WRAP is a global standard supported by more than 20 international trade and industry associations and the International Apparel Federation, the American Apparel & Footwear Association. Demonstrate strong rules and ethics, by certifying your commitment to uphold the social and ethical standard, to fair labor practices, environmental considerations, and security standards. WRAP certification increases your global competitiveness in the market and strengthens your corporate value..

What are the benefits of WRAP Certification?

·         Ensures apparel, footwear and other sewn-goods workers are treated fairly and humanely

·         Improves your brand’s reputation among consumers as a fair employer

·         Reduces health and safety hazards in the workplace, as well as industrial action

·         Improves employee engagement and boosts productivity

·         Avoids expensive litigation and reputational damage if one of your factories is found to be breaking relevant laws

 Who can acquire WRAP Certification?

WRAP certifies the factories in the global sewn products sectors. A WRAP Certification will ensure that your manufacturing/production process is with the WRAP Principles, to provide your customers assurance as per their needs. Verifying the social responsibilities and ensuring traceability of the goods that they are ethically produced.

What is the validity of WRAP Certification?

Wrap certification is divided into three categories:-

·         Platinum , Gold and Silver. Platinum Certification will be issued for 3 years to the organization.

·         Gold Certification will be issued for the 1 year, and

·         Silver certification of WRAP will be issued for the 6 months to the organization.