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Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), formerly Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production, is an organization based in Arlington, Virginia, whose stated aim is promoting safe, lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing around the world. [1] It certifies factories according to twelve "Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production Principles".
The company was founded by Wilbur Ross and was sold to Platinum Equity in 2016. In 2019, the company changed its name from International Textile Group to Elevate Textiles. [1] Jeffrey P. Pritchett became the Chief Executive Officer on April 23, 2024. [2]
The manufacturing of many of Carhartt's non-core apparel items have been outsourced to countries including China and Mexico. Carhartt requires its international suppliers to be Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) certified. As of 2003, Carhartt operated four factories in two Mexican states employing about 2,000 workers.
2001 – Acquired Sara Lee Apparel Australia Business (including King Gee, Playtex, Razzamatazz and Stubbies). [13] 2002 – Pacific Brands was spun off from Pacific Dunlop and sold to CVC Asia Pacific and Catalyst Investment Managers. [14] 2002 – PT Berlei becomes WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) certified. [15]
Nonprofits with a focus on improving manufacturing workplaces are eligible to apply also. [3] A 30% tax credit for re-shoring will be implemented for clothing producers who are willing to relocate their production facilities to the US. This credit will cover the expenses related to setting up domestic operations. [2]
Smartwool is an American clothing company. It was founded in 1994 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado by ski instructors Peter and Patty Duke. In 2005 The Timberland Company acquired Smartwool and in 2011 Smartwool became a subsidiary of VF Corporation upon VF Corporation's acquisition of The Timberland Company. [1] [2] [3] [4]
G&K Services, Inc. was an American company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, which provided branded identity uniforms and facility products and services for rent and purchase. G&K Services' branded clothing and facility services programs provided rental-lease or purchase options through its direct sale programs (GKDirect).
Mango was founded by Sephardic Jewish immigrants from Turkey, Isak Andic and his brother Nahman Andic, in 1984. [2]Mango's website was created in 1995, and in 2000, opened its first online store.