Principles of Sustainable Production
High-quality clothing with transparent production
We believe in producing high-quality garments in safe and fair conditions. We have established requirements for responsible manufacturing, as well as for the quality and durability of our products, which must be met by every item, regardless of its place of production. We strive for long-term partnerships, allowing us to promote responsible production together and ensure the high quality of our products.
In our production practices, we adhere to amfori BSCI principles, which aim to enhance working conditions across international supply chains. We always strive to build sustainable partnerships, through which we encourage and guide our suppliers in their sustainability efforts. We are also part of amfori BEPI, which enables even better consideration of environmental issues in our value chain.
Caring for People Near and Far
We genuinely care about the well-being of the people who make our products. Transparency, trust, honesty, and fair treatment are values we promote throughout our supply chain. We regularly visit our partners and emphasize responsibility and openness in our collaborations.
At Nanso, we are committed to transparency.
We Operate Transparently
At Nanso, we are committed to transparency and have joined to the Transparency Pledge, which promotes openness in the fashion industry. Our knitwear and fabric products are primarily made in Turkey and Portugal, while our knitwear and coats are mainly produced in China.
* Countries of origin for Tier 1 purchased items
Our Suppliers
We publish our suppliers annually. Through the links below, you can explore Nanso's product suppliers (tier 1), their subcontractors (tier 2), and the origin of the materials (tier 2).
Nanso Suppliers' Subcontractors and Material Origins (Tier 2)
Introduction to Nanso's Suppliers (linkkaus tänne: oma sivu 4 Supplier Introductions)
Fair Partnerships
We believe that our purchasing practices can significantly influence the risks associated with typical price and schedule pressures in the industry. We aim to provide our partners with enough time to produce the products and never choose a supplier solely based on price. We also do not use auction-based supplier competition, to ensure that our suppliers are not under pressure to neglect the environment or their workers due to price or time constraints.
Our Criteria for Selecting Suppliers
We collaborate only with suppliers that align with our values and sustainability criteria. We have strict criteria for initiating partnerships and aim for long-term collaboration with our partners. Factors influencing partner selection include:
- Commitment to our sustainability criteria
- Company size, location, and technical capability
- High-quality craftsmanship, price, and product safety
- Willingness to develop sustainable practices
All of Nanso's partners must commit to adhering to:
- Nanso Group's Code of Conduct
- Nanso Group's Supplier Agreements
- Amfori BSCI's PrinciplesLomakkeen yläreuna
- Amfori BSCI Member Since 2008
We follow the Amfori BSCI principles in our purchasing activities, aiming to improve working conditions in international supply chains. We have been a member of Amfori BSCI since 2008.
We collaborate only with suppliers operating in risk countries who are either already BSCI certified or begin the certification process when our partnership starts. In 2023, 100% of Nanso’s suppliers in risk countries were BSCI audited.
While BSCI membership does not resolve all social responsibility challenges within the supply chain, we always strive to build sustainable partnerships. Through long-term and smooth cooperation, we can encourage and guide our suppliers in their responsible practices.
Amfori BEPI
In 2023, we joined the Amfori BEPI program, which aims to identify, monitor, and promote the environmental practices of suppliers. Through our BEPI membership, we aim to strengthen the environmental sustainability work in our supply chain.
Among Nanso's suppliers in risk countries, 10 out of 39 (2023) are currently part of BEPI. Progress is being made step by step. We have focused our efforts on Nanso's most significant suppliers to ensure impact and have initiated joint assessments.
Code of Conduct
We require our suppliers to commit to Nanso Group's Code of Conduct, which prohibits practices such as the use of harmful chemicals, child labor, forced labor, and discrimination.
Approved Social Responsibility Audits
For tier 1 suppliers in high-risk countries, we require compliance with our social responsibility criteria. As part of these criteria, we also accept the following third-party audited certifications or programs:
- amfori BSCI
- Sedex SMETA
- SA 8000
- Fair Labour Association
- Fair Wear Foundation
- WRAP
Read more from our Sustainability Report.