Putting people and the planet first: Our ethical supply chain

At TTK Collective, we take our ethical obligations to our suppliers and their communities seriously. We view our suppliers as an extension of our family and hold them to the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and respect. We believe that ethical manufacturing is fundamental to creating a better future and is central to everything we do.

We are committed to ensuring that our suppliers are treated with dignity and respect, and we work closely with them to ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and ethical business practices. Our goal is to build a sustainable future for all those involved in our supply chain.

Transparency is also a crucial aspect of our operations. We believe that consumers have a right to know about the sourcing and manufacturing processes of the products they purchase, and we are open and honest about these processes. We are constantly seeking to improve our practices and make them more sustainable.

We value the relationships we have with our team members and suppliers and believe that these relationships are essential to maintaining our ethical and sustainable supply chain. That is why we make it a priority to visit our suppliers regularly. Our visits allow us to ensure that ethical and fair labor practices are being followed, build a strong bond with our team and suppliers, and ultimately ensure the highest quality of our products.

At TTK Collective, our commitment to building close and meaningful relationships with our suppliers and their communities, and maintaining a transparent and ethical supply chain, is at the heart of who we are and what we stand for.

Our Manufacturing Houses

China

Years working with us: 1

Location: Shenzhen, China

Certifications: Global Recycled Standard, amfori BSCI, OEKO-TEX, GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

Amount of employees: 400

3 Factories :

1 for hats, 1 for clothes and

1 for knitting garments.

Employee Benefits:

Sustainable living wage, don’t

work weekends or overtime

and has a company trip each

year with team building

activities regularly

Produce our: Hats and Hemp Garments.

Bangladesh

Years working with us: 3

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Certifications: amfori BSCI, GOTS, ACCORD, Higg Index, WRAP, ACS, Sedex, OEKO-TEX

Amount of employees: 120

Women: Men:

Employee Benefits:

Paid sustainable living wage and

paid by skill level, 5% pay increase every

year, bonus x2 a year. Assist with

childcare and education costs,

provide lunch each day and

doctor facilities on site.

Produce our: Combed Cotton Tees & Fleece/Terry Products

Vietnam

Years working with us: 12

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Certifications: QIMA, GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

Amount of employees: 8

Women: 6 Men: 2

Employee Benefits: Paid

above sustainable living wage,

work the hours they want, No

overtime, respectful work

environment and holidays.

Produce our: Main Supplier producing most garments and accessories

Our Certifications

QIMA (formerly known as SGS) is a global organisation that provides inspection, testing, verification, and certification services. They offer a wide range of services, including product inspections, factory audits, laboratory testing, and certifications. QIMA is one of the most well-known and respected organisations in the industry, and their services are used by businesses of all sizes and industries to ensure the quality and safety of their products.

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is an internationally recognised standard for the production of organic textiles. It covers the entire production process, from the sourcing of raw materials to the final product. To be certified under GOTS, textiles must be made from at least 70% organic fibres, and the entire production process must meet strict environmental and social criteria. GOTS certification is a guarantee that the textile product is made from organic fibres and produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is a global certification program that tests textiles for harmful substances. It ensures that textiles meet certain safety standards and that they are free from harmful chemicals. This certification is particularly important for baby and children's clothing, as well as for products that come into contact with the skin.

The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) is an initiative of the AMFORI organisation. It helps companies to improve working conditions in their supply chains by using a common code of conduct and a system of audits. It promotes fair labour practices and encourages companies to take a proactive approach to improving working conditions in their supply chains.

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international standard for recycled products. It covers the entire supply chain of recycled products, from the sourcing of raw materials to the final product. To be certified under GRS, products must contain a certain percentage of recycled materials and meet strict environmental and social criteria. GRS certification is a guarantee that the product is made from recycled materials and produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Currently in the process becoming B corp certified.
B Corp is a certification for companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. B Corps are for-profit companies that use business as a force for good. Certified B Corps are required to meet certain standards of social and environmental performance, as well as to meet a minimum standard of transparency and legal accountability. The certification process is rigorous and is conducted by B Lab, a non-profit organisation. — Currently in the process becoming B corp certified.
B Corp is a certification for companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. B Corps are for-profit companies that use business as a force for good. Certified B Corps are required to meet certain standards of social and environmental performance, as well as to meet a minimum standard of transparency and legal accountability. The certification process is rigorous and is conducted by B Lab, a non-profit organisation.