Social Responsibility

Social responsibility

At Reform Clothing, we are focused on building a transformational and enduring business for the mutual benefit of customers, team members, long-term investors, and society. This includes our contributions toward an inclusive and sustainable future.

We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment and championing inclusion and diversity. We require all parts of Reform Clothing to conduct business in a manner that continues to make team members proud of our collective actions.

Protecting the Environment

Environmental policy

Reform Clothing recognise and accept that it is the responsibility of management and all staff to take steps to reduce our impact on the environment where possible in the production of on-demand garments.

We will set an example to staff, suppliers, and customers, to take positive steps to reduce the environmental impact.

We will consider the environment in all our policies and business activities and endeavour to reduce our impact where possible.

Reform Clothing will continue to improve our environmental performance and reduce waste and environmental impact through our entire supply chain, products, and services.

Environmental objectives

Provide product via on-demand manufacturing so only precisely what's needed is produced.
Minimise waste of raw materials by leveraging automated technologies in the production process and data to minimise oversupply of raw materials.
Reduce transportation and fuel usage via geographically closely-connected suppliers.
Comply with applicable environmental laws in all areas of trade and operation including wastewater management and disposal.
Conduct and pass in-depth independent environmental impact assessments by local government in supply chain trade and operation.
Reduce water usage by preferencing direct-to-fabric printing technologies.
Reduce emissions and waste from the manufacturing process.
Consider and openly discuss environmental impact and policies in planning discussions at all levels.
Favour suppliers and products that have strong environmental policies and environmentally-friendly products.
Recycle any damaged or unwanted garments to keep them out of landfills. Garments are cleaned, broken down and shredded, and the fibres are then spun into new yarn.
Minimise the impact we have on the environment.
Continually improve our environmental performance and reduction of our carbon footprint.

Office initiatives

Paperless - Processes are designed to not use paper or printing with the goal of minimising the usage of paper and printer cartridges.
Recycling - Staff recycles waste and are encouraged to decrease the amount of waste for collection.
Work-from-home allowed or staff encouraged to commute to the office via public transport, with the office situated close to public transport options.

Any Ideas?

If you have any ideas or suggestions of further ways we can improve on our current procedures, please send us an email: info@reformclothing.com

Ethical responsibility

Reform Clothing takes its ethical and social responsibilities seriously and aims to always act in a fair, responsible, open, and accountable manner promoting a relationship of respect and trust both within the business and with our customers and suppliers.

Ethical supply chain

We recognise that our purchasing decisions can have a significant social and environmental impact. We expect our suppliers to act in full compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Supply chain objectives

Reform Clothing to pay fair rates for work and not negotiate to the extent where a job is barely profitable for the supplier.
Reform Clothing to ensure conditions or expectations of all orders are clear and transparent, particularly in regard to price, lead time, and job specifications.
Factory staff and suppliers, as our partners, work toward a collective goal so that all parties have a mutually-beneficial relationship and can deliver a product with which they are proud to be associated.
Reform Clothing to make all payments to suppliers within agreed terms.
Reform Clothing to be understanding of mistakes, provided they are not due to misleading behaviour or information, or unprofessional work practices.
Cooperate with suppliers at all times, particularly when a job becomes difficult or an honest mistake is made. When suppliers make mistakes, work with them and the customer to find an outcome that is least costly for the supplier whilst still pleasing the customer.
We work side by side to make sure working conditions are met, and we continue to seek the best practices with our partner suppliers.

Health and Safety

Reform Clothing is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and secure work environment to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with, or occurring in the course of work, or as a result of the operation of our factory.
The Reform factory is audited regularly by local authorities to ensure the safest working conditions.
We expect our supply partners to provide safe working conditions, comply with all relevant local laws, and provide a comfortable working environment for all employees.

Fair pay

Reform Clothing to abide by all local laws in the running of our factory in relation to minimum wage, salaries, leave entitlements, overtime, tax, and provide all legally-mandated benefits required by applicable local laws.

Hours of Work

Reform Clothing shall comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding working hours and overtime hours for its factory employees by the laws of the country where the workers are employed.
All Reform Clothing factory overtime work shall be voluntary and paid in accordance with local law. Other than in extraordinary circumstances, the sum of regular and overtime hours in a week shall not exceed 50 hours.

Reform Clothing will not accept any of the following practices from our suppliers

Illegal conduct and corruption
Forced Labour: There shall be no use of forced labour, including prison labour, indentured labour, bonded labour, or other forms of forced labour.
Child Labour: No person shall be employed under the age of 15 or under the age for completion of compulsory education, whichever is higher.
Discrimination: No person shall be subject to any discrimination in employment, including hiring, compensation, advancement, discipline, termination, or retirement, on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, political opinion, social group, or ethnic origin.
Harassment or Abuse: Every employee shall be treated with respect and dignity. No employee shall be subject to any physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal harassment or abuse.
Inhumane treatment
Use of banned or dangerous chemicals: E.g. azo colourants, formaldehyde, pentachlorophenol, cadmium, nickel, etc.