Tricorp strives for a complete understanding of the conditions under which the workwear is manufactured in the various production countries. This means that there is very regular contact with the production sites to discuss the working conditions and conditions of the employees. Topics that are discussed include the salary of the employees, the working hours and the safety situation at the production location. In consultation with suppliers, Tricorp is prepared to take a critical look at its purchasing practice.

In order to gain a reliable insight into the situation at the production locations, Tricorp uses external audits, which are carried out by the Fair Wear Foundation, by BSCI or by SEDEX. Based on the content of these reports, Tricorp discusses with the relevant supplier the improvements that can be made at the location. The basic principle is that the supplier does not have to do this alone, but receives support from Tricorp if necessary.

Intensive and long-term cooperation between Tricorp and its suppliers ensures stable and high-quality products. Tricorp therefore always selects suppliers for the long term, with an important number of criteria: quality of the products and delivery time, good communication, respect for employee rights, the availability of OEKO-TEX and REACH certificates, results of previous audits and a healthy financial position.

From 2017, Tricorp participates in the Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile. Together with other brands and with various NGOs, Tricorp is committed to preventing or limiting abuses in the textile industry as much as possible. Tricorp sees great added value in collaborations such as the Covenant, as knowledge and experiences can be exchanged and projects can be initiated. Under the Agreement, the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” project was established in collaboration with CNV International and other brands at a joint supplier in Vietnam.

The Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textile ended at the end of 2021. Negotiations are now underway for a new Agreement, called the Next Generation Agreement (NGA). Tricorp is actively involved by thinking along about the content and will once again join this multi-stakeholder initiative.