Ethically made

It's important to us that workers are paid fairly and treated well, and that everything is produced as ethically and sustainably as possible. We maintain close relationships with our production partners, and have been to every factory that we work with and confirmed the working conditions. 

We require our manufacturers to sign a contract stating they will uphold the following working conditions and standards.  Failure to do so will result in termination of the working relationship.  They must provide proof of compliance if requested.   

Wages

We believe that everyone should earn a living wage and we ensure that wages meet or exceed legal or industry minimum standards - whichever is greater. We do not accept deductions as a disciplinary measure.

Note: Everyone involved in the production of Kitteny is making at least 20% over the minimum wage.  Our clothing can be difficult to make and requires experienced workers, so the tailors are compensated accordingly- on average making more than 3-4x the minimum wage.  

Human Rights and Labor

Kitteny expects that its vendors respect the rights of their employees and comply with the relevant labor legislation and standards for the countries in which they operate as well as the ILO (International Labor Organization).  Workers must meet minimum age requirements for employment as set forth by applicable law.  Vendors must not use any forced labor of any kind, including but not limited to forced, bonded, indentured or prison labor.   Employees must be employed of their own volition and are free to terminate their employment at any time with reasonable notice.  

Working Hours

Kitteny expects that its vendors comply with local laws relevant to work hours. In accordance with the ILO we do not require workers to exceed 48 hours of work per week on a regular basis and we encourage reducing work hours to 40 hours per week and a maximum of 8 hours per day. Workers should be provided with at least one day off for every seven-day period, with the option of two. Overtime is voluntary and should be compensated at a premium wage. 

Health and Safety

We expect vendors to ensure that workers are protected from hazardous equipment, insufferable surroundings or unsafe premises. The workplace should be safe and hygienic, and vendors take effective steps to prevent potential accidents and to minimize health risks as much as possible. Safety awareness should always be a priority and should be understood and implemented daily.

Discrimination Policy

Kitteny does not discriminate against any employee or workers based on race, skin color, religion, political or sexual orientation, gender, national origin, social rank or status. Vendors must refrain from participating in any acts or practices that impairs equality opportunity or treatment in employment.

Sustainability and Ethics

Kitteny is committed to protection of the environment and taking all available measures of sustainability.  Our vendors must use ethically sourced materials and be able to provide the origin of said materials.  Any dyes used must be of natural origin and not harmful to the environment.  We avoid the use of single use plastics and disposable materials/packaging whenever possible, and expect our vendors to do the same.