Ensuring There's No Exploitation in Our Supply Chain

At Y.O.U Underwear, we work with India’s leading sustainable and ethical manufacturer.

We know that the growers, spinners and makers who produce our underwear are paid and treated fairly. In 2019 we even visited the factory for ourselves and met the people who make our underwear!

Our Manufacturer

Our manufacturer, Rajlakshmi Cotton Mills in Kolkata, employs approximately 1,000 workers across 3 factories. Our manufacturer operates under SA8000 certified social standards. This includes no child labour, working hour compliance, minimum wage compliance, overtime compensation and incentives, rights of Freedom of Association, and no discrimination for race, age, sex, political opinion or religion. Additional benefits include transport to and from the job site, company sponsored meals, a health plan, and funding for workers’ children’s education.

  • Low-Impact Dyes

    Our manufacturer uses low-impact, fibre-reactive dyes that are safe and GOTS certified. They contain no heavy metals or other known toxic substances and meet all EU criteria for eco-friendly garments.

  • Organic Materials

    Our manufacturer uses only GOTS Certified Organic and Fairtrade cotton, supporting small organic farmers, including those involved in the Chetna Project.

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  • SA8000 Standards

    SA8000 certified social standard certifies there is no child labour, working hour compliance, minimum wage compliance, overtime compensation and incentives, rights of Freedom of Association, and no discrimination for race, age, sex, political opinion or religion. Additional benefits include transport to and from the job site, company sponsored meals, a health plan, and funding for workers’ children’s education.

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See For Yourself

Take a look at this short introductory video for a behind-the-scenes peak at our manufacturing process