Fair Wear Foundation works with brands, factories, trade unions, NGOs and sometimes governments to verify and improve workplace conditions in 11 production countries in Asia, Europe and Africa. FWF keeps track of the improvements made by the companies it works with. And through sharing expertise, social dialogue and strengthening industrial relations, FWF increases the effectiveness of the efforts made by companies.
FWF’s more than 80 member companies represent over 120 brands, and are based in Europe; member products are sold in over 20,000 retail outlets in more than 80 countries around the world.
Members of FWF work towards improving the labour conditions in factories that produce garments, throughout the world. The basis of the collaboration between FWF and a member is the Code of Labour Practices. Eight labour standards form the core of the Code of Labour Practices. Members of the FWF must comply with this Code of Labour Practices. FWF verifies whether companies comply with the Code of Labour Practices. This makes a member more credible.
In addition, FWF provides support. In this way FWF also shares its knowledge and (local) contacts with the member companies. Members therefore do not have to ‘rediscover the wheel’ for themselves and have access to information on local legislation, labour standards and culture. Members can also employ inspection teams that have been trained by FWF. FWF also has a complaints procedure that enables the workers at the factory to bring to light (anonymously) any abuses related to labour conditions. Further information regarding the working method of FWF can be found under Verification.
