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Putting people and the planet first: Our ethical supply chain

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. These partners are an extension of our team, and we collaborate with them directly to ensure responsible working conditions, transparent processes, and consistent quality at every stage of production.

Relationship-Led Manufacturing

Rather than working with large-scale, anonymous factories, we prioritise smaller production environments where we can maintain oversight, communication, and accountability.

Our approach allows us to:

  • Maintain fair and respectful working relationships

  • Support safe working environments

  • Ensure realistic timelines and quality control

  • Work collaboratively to solve issues as they arise

By keeping our production network intentionally small, we’re able to support ethical practices in a meaningful, hands-on way.

Ethical Standards in Practice

We work with production partners who align with our values around:

  • Fair wages and ethical employment

  • Safe and respectful working conditions

  • Transparent business practices

  • Responsible sourcing and production methods

These standards are upheld through ongoing communication, regular reviews, and long-term collaboration — not one-off audits or surface-level checks.

Transparency & Accountability

We believe transparency is essential for both brands and consumers. While every supply chain is complex, we aim to be clear and honest about how products are developed and manufactured.

Our role is to guide brands through the realities of production — helping them understand processes, timelines, and costs so they can make informed decisions throughout development and manufacturing.

On-the-Ground Involvement

We maintain close relationships with our production teams and make it a priority to visit our facilities regularly. These visits allow us to:

  • Build strong working relationships

  • Maintain quality and production standards

  • Support ethical labour practices

  • Continuously improve processes

Being present matters — it keeps communication open, strengthens trust, and ensures the standards we expect are consistently upheld.

A Responsible Approach to Production

Our manufacturing model is built around thoughtful development, small-batch production, and long-term partnerships. This approach supports both the people involved in making the garments and the brands building them.

We don’t believe ethical manufacturing is about perfection — it’s about responsibility, transparency, and continual improvement.

 

 

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: 32

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: 12

Women:  10   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

Bangladesh

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.
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 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 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 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.
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.

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