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Supply Chain Transparency
Definition
Supply Chain Transparency — Public disclosure of suppliers, facilities and conditions across every production tier.
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At a glance
Transparency means a brand publishes the names and locations of its Tier 1 (final assembly) factories at minimum, and ideally Tier 2 (fabric mills, finishing) and Tier 3 (raw materials).
The Fashion Transparency Index ranks 250+ brands annually on disclosure quality.
Transparency means a brand publishes the names and locations of its Tier 1 (final assembly) factories at minimum, and ideally Tier 2 (fabric mills, finishing) and Tier 3 (raw materials).
The Fashion Transparency Index ranks 250+ brands annually on disclosure quality. Open-supply-chain registries include Open Apparel Registry and the Walk Free Foundation's modern slavery index. Look for an annually updated factory list with addresses, worker counts and audit dates.
How to check this before you buy
1Look for "Supply Chain Transparency" on the pack or the Amazon UK listing itself, not just in the brand's marketing.
2Ask whether the claim is backed by a named standard or independent body, or is just a description.
3Check whether the claim covers the exact product and size you're buying, not only the wider brand.
4Compare at least two alternatives on Pickly before deciding.