Tshirts and leisure clothing,
Customised printing with your logo or design
ETHICAL AND ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY FAIR TRADE PRODUCTION
Starworld, the supplier of our most popular range recognises
its
responsibilities to its workers for the conditions under
which it manufactures its clothing. By operating their
own production plants in Egypt, they can guarantee that their clothing
products are manufactured to the highest environmental, fair trade and ethical
standards. Their clothing complies with the Oeko-Tex 100 standard
and all garments are manufactured by trained personnel, operating
under fair, safe and well paid working conditions.
Starworld's working conditions are examined by WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production), an independent charitable foundation based in the USA promoting humane, ethical, and lawful conditions and practices in manufacturing globally. Starworld's organic Tshirts are certified organic by Skal to the Global Organic Textiles Standard.
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"Starworld recognizes its responsibilities
to its workers for the conditions under which it manufactures
it’s products. By operating our own production plants, we
guarantee that our clothing products are manufactured to the highest
environmental and ethical standards. Our clothing complies with
the Oeko-Tex 100 standard and all garments are manufactured by
trained personnel, operating under fair, safe and well paid working
conditions."
EMPLOYMENT IS FREELY CHOSEN
There is no use of forced labour, slavery, bonded
labour or prison labour.
WORKING CONDITIONS
A safe and hygienic working environment is provided.
Adequate measures are taken to prevent accidents and injury to health.
All workers are insured for injuries sustained by accidents during work.
Workers are given safety training.
Physical abuse, the threat of physical abuse, unusual punishments or other
harassment is strictly prohibited.
Access to clean toilet facilities, cafeteria and portable water within the
factory is provided.
NO DISCRIMINATION
There is no discrimination in hiring, promotion
or termination based on race, religion, social background, political
views, gender, disability or any other characteristic.
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CHILD LABOUR IS NEVER USED
Only workers above the age of 18 years are employed.
WAGES
The wages and benefits paid for a standard working
week is at least the minimum required to be paid under the national
labour laws.
All workers are covered by the national Social Insurance scheme and the company
contributes 60% of the premium paid.
WORKING HOURS
Workers are not allowed to work more than 48
hours per week, in accordance with the national labour laws.
At least one day off is given every week.
Overtime if any, is always voluntary and paid at double the normal wage.
Overtime never exceeds 6 hours a week.
All employees are entitled to 3 weeks holiday per year.
FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION The rights of all workers to bargain collectively
is recognised.
All employees can apply for a higher post within the company, without restriction. |
