Saying no to child labor

Generally, all producers in "high risk countries" run the risk of exploitation through child labor. This problem can also exist in textile production. Due to the highly technical and complex manufacturing processes for outdoor gear, the risk in this sector is classified as very being low.
The risk in China and Vietnam is also not as high as, for example, in Bangladesh and India. The "Fair Wear Foundation" (FWF) controls this aspect in its CoLP and checks for this in all its audits.

In Vietnam there were no child labor complaints. In one of the facilities in China four young workers between the ages of 16 and 18 years were employed. The minimum age under the Chinese Youth Protection Act is 16 years. The employment of minors is subject to special conditions, which include, for example, additional health checks. These were not fully met at these production facilities. Through the CAP, the producer was asked to meet the requirements to the full extent within two months.

A similar incident occurred last year at another facility in China. This was monitored by our QCs on site. Since that time, there have been no more minors employed there.