THE WAY WE SOURCE

We know the textile supply chain environmental and social impacts, which is why we nurture long-term partnerships with our suppliers and manufacturers.  Transparency is our key focus as it allows us to monitor the health and safety of people and planet. By visiting our factories, working with auditors and developing improvement plans we are working to create positive outcomes.  

CODE OF CONDUCT AND LIVING WAGE

We have set high environmental and social standards to provide confidence in our products throughout their life cycle. All our direct suppliers agree to our Code of Conduct which is based on the International Labour Organization's core standards for safe, fair and healthy working conditions.  

Part of our commitment to safe and dignified work is a Global Living Wage analysis using the Anker Methodology. A Living Wage is the wage determined to be sufficient to afford a decent standard of living for the worker and their family, earned in a 48 hour work week.

Modibodi engages Fair Supply to provide advice and assistance throughout key parts of the living wage audit, including: 

1. Cross-checking our approach for consistency with the leading Anker Methodology for living wage audits.
2. Assisting us to develop an appropriate and practical solution to the calculation of a baseline living wage figure (based on cost-of-living indicators).
3. Determine if garment workers are being paid a living wage.

Modibodi has a small supply chain with a handful of direct suppliers. We undertook a Living Wage Audit of two Modibodi factories representing approximately 70% of Modibodi’s total production. Both factories are located in the Chinese city of Quanzhou in the Fujian region.

Modibodi used data from the factories, aligned to the annual third party auditors reports to analyse wages paid. As no specific Living Wage figure from Fujian is available, a wage from a similar city called Shenzen determined by the Global Living Wage Coalition was used as an appropriate proxy.

The Fair Supply review concluded that the methodology and rate of pay for both Modibodi factories meets the applicable threshold for a living wage (based application of either 2021, 2022, or most recently updated 2023 GLWC figures).

Modibodi staff visit the factories each year to support our factories to build knowledge and continuously improve.

AUDITING AND MONITORING

We work only with suppliers that meet globally recognised standards, including BSCI for social compliance, OEKO‑TEX for chemical safety, RWS for all wool, GOTS for organic cotton, and GRS for recycled materials. These certifications ensure traceability, responsible sourcing, and safe working conditions across our supply chain.

We support our suppliers through continuous‑improvement programs focused on:

• Working hours — reducing excessive overtime and promoting safe, fair schedules.
• Living wages — encouraging wage structures that support a dignified standard of living.
• Carbon reduction — improving energy efficiency and lowering emissions.
• Water efficiency — reducing water use and improving wastewater treatment.
• Biodiversity protection — supporting sourcing practices that protect ecosystems.

For our lovely customers this means products made with verified materials, ethical labour practices, and reduced environmental impact, backed by transparent and internationally recognised standards.