Ethical Supply Chain

People and planet first —
our manufacturing partners

At TTK Collective, ethical manufacturing is not a marketing statement — it's a practical, ongoing commitment built through long-term relationships and hands-on involvement. We work closely with a small number of trusted production partners across Vietnam, Bangladesh, and China, and we're committed to being fully transparent about who they are, what they produce, and how they treat the people who work for them.

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Relationship-led manufacturing
We work with smaller production environments — not anonymous mega-factories. This gives us direct oversight, open communication, and real accountability at every stage of production.
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On-the-ground involvement
We visit our facilities regularly, build real working relationships, and maintain quality standards through presence — not one-off audits or surface-level checks.
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Intentionally small network
By keeping our production network small and carefully selected, we can support ethical practices in a meaningful, hands-on way — not just in principle.
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Transparency over perfection
We don't claim to be perfect. We claim to be honest, to keep improving, and to share what we know openly — with our clients and with the people who wear the garments we help create.
Our Production Partners

Three countries. Three trusted partners.

Each production partner is selected for their alignment with our values around fair wages, safe working conditions, and transparent business practices — and maintained through ongoing collaboration, not one-time checks.

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Primary Production Partner · Since 2013
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
12
Years with us
Team
10
Women
2
Men
12 team members total
Produces
  • Main supplier for most garments and accessories
  • Woven and knit styles
  • Complex construction and sampling
Employee Benefits
  • Paid above sustainable living wage
  • No Saturdays — unlike every other garment factory in Vietnam
  • Flexible hours, including remote work options
  • Family-first culture — team covers for each other
  • Respectful, low-stress work environment
  • Higher hourly rate than local factory equivalent (~$18/hr vs $10/hr)
Certifications
QIMA GOTS

Our closest partner — a small family-run workshop we've worked with for over a decade.

Meet the team →
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Production Partner · Since 2022
Bangladesh
Dhaka
3
Years with us
Team
32 employees
Produces
  • Combed cotton tees
  • Fleece and terry products
Employee Benefits
  • Paid sustainable living wage
  • Pay structured by skill level
  • 5% pay increase every year
  • Bonus paid twice per year
  • Assistance with childcare and education costs
  • Lunch provided each day
  • Doctor facilities on site
Certifications
amfori BSCI GOTS ACCORD Higg Index WRAP ACS Sedex OEKO-TEX

One of the most certified factories in our network — exceptional employee benefits.

Full team profile coming soon
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Production Partner · Since 2024
China
Shenzhen
1
Years with us
Team
400 employees across 3 facilities
Produces
  • Hats and headwear
  • Hemp garments
  • Knitting garments
Employee Benefits
  • Sustainable living wage
  • No weekend or overtime work
  • Annual company trip
  • Regular team-building activities
Certifications
Global Recycled Standard amfori BSCI OEKO-TEX GOTS

Three specialised facilities — one for hats, one for clothes, one for knitting.

Full team profile coming soon
Certifications

What our certifications mean

Our production partners hold a range of internationally recognised certifications. Here's what each one means in practice.

QIMA
QIMA (formerly SGS)
Global inspection, testing and verification organisation. Covers product inspections, factory audits, laboratory testing and certifications — one of the most respected third-party quality assurance bodies in the industry.
GOTS
Global Organic Textile Standard
Internationally recognised standard requiring at least 70% organic fibres across the full production chain, plus strict environmental and social criteria. A guarantee the product is made responsibly from fibre to finish.
OEKO-TEX
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Tests textiles for harmful substances and certifies they meet safety standards. Particularly important for garments that come into contact with the skin — ensures no harmful chemicals are present in the finished product.
BSCI
amfori BSCI
Business Social Compliance Initiative — a shared code of conduct and audit system that promotes fair labour practices throughout supply chains. Encourages companies to proactively improve working conditions.
GRS
Global Recycled Standard
Covers the full supply chain of recycled products — raw materials through to finished product. Certified products must meet a minimum recycled content requirement alongside strict environmental and social criteria.
Higg / Sedex
Higg Index & Sedex
Industry tools for measuring social and environmental performance across the supply chain. Higg provides standardised measurement of sustainability. Sedex enables transparent sharing of responsible sourcing data between suppliers and buyers.
In Progress
B Corp Certification — TTK Collective is currently in the process of becoming B Corp certified. B Corp recognises companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. The certification process is conducted by B Lab and is one of the most rigorous in the world.
Bangladesh