Your customers increasingly ask where and how their clothes are made — so you need to ask your factory. Here are the questions that cut through vague “we’re sustainable” claims to what’s actually true.
On labour and conditions
- Do you pay at or above the legal minimum wage, on time?
- What are working hours and overtime policies?
- Do you have a strict no-child-labour policy?
- Can I visit, or see a live video of the floor?
On compliance and audits
- What certifications or audits do you hold (BSCI, Sedex/SMETA, WRAP, SA8000)?
- If none yet — what’s your roadmap and timeline? (Honesty here is a good sign.)
- Are you a registered exporter with proper documentation?
On environment
- What energy powers the factory? (Nepal’s grid is largely hydro-electric — a genuine plus.)
- How do you handle fabric waste and offcuts?
The tell: honesty over badges
A factory that says “we’re fully certified in everything” without proof is a red flag. One that tells you plainly what it holds today and what’s in progress is usually more trustworthy. We take the honest route — here’s our real compliance posture, and you’re welcome to audit us.