GoodWeave
GoodWeave International
Certify handmade rugs as child-labor-free and support education in South Asia
Key Strengths
- Pioneer certification specifically targeting child labor in the handmade rug industry
- Combines supply chain monitoring with on-the-ground rescue and education programs
- Recognized by major retailers and ethical sourcing frameworks globally
- Unannounced inspections and third-party audits provide strong credibility
- Consumer-facing label enables transparent brand differentiation
- Long-standing program established in 1994 with deep field presence in South Asia
Ideal For
GoodWeave is best suited for rug and carpet importers, exporters, and retailers who source handmade rugs from South Asia (India, Nepal, Afghanistan) and want to credibly demonstrate their supply chains are free of child labor. It is also ideal for brands seeking to meet ethical sourcing commitments and respond to consumer and retailer demand for verified labor standards.
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1994
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