Hünenberg - Odlo, which describes itself as one of the European market leaders in the functional sports underwear segment, has been awarded Leader status from the Fair Wear Foundation for the fourth consecutive year.
After its annual Brand Check Performance, the Fair Wear Foundation awarded Leader status to selected members which it says have made exceptional commitments to improving working conditions among suppliers and are actively seeking solutions in complex areas; adding that this is a result of strong monitoring and due diligence systems.
Odlo owns two production locations in Romania and Portugal, where 50 per cent of its products are manufactured. It says this, as well as a high leverage with most suppliers, allows effective work on implementing the Fair Wear Foundation’s Code of Labour Practices.
“We are delighted to see our continuous efforts to improve working conditions in our global supply chains acknowledged and are proud to be setting an example in this respect,” said Odlo’s CEO, Knut Are Høgberg.
“Sustainability is a continued journey that requires a consolidated effort. Together with our employees, suppliers and partners, we will continue to increase the impact of the changes we make. The Fair Wear Foundation membership helps us to improve our processes and the labour conditions thanks to continuous interaction and teamwork with the foundation itself and other member brands of our industry,” he added.
Odlo’s knitted fabrics offer layer upon layer of specific functionality. The first and lowest layer regulates the moisture content, the second optimises the body climate and the third protects against weather influences of wind, rain and snow. All Odlo collections are based on this three-layering principle in order to create an optimum body temperature.
It rounds off its product offerings with a special product range for children and an accessories range to match the skin collections. All the collections and products are based on three concepts: The Odlo three-layering principle, the “Zoned Function”, i.e. the use of functional materials where the athletes need them and the “Free-move” cutting technology for unlimited freedom of movement. Moreover, through the combination of innovative fibres and material developments - for example, the “effect by ODLO” in which an anti-odour effect is achieved through the use of silver ions in the fibre - as well as through its state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, such as the “cubic” method, a special knitted design with a cubic structure for an improved climate regulation, the company says it reinforces its high standards and aspirations for modern functional clothing.
The Fair Wear Foundation is an independent, non-profit organisation that works to improve workplace conditions in garment factories around the world. Last year Odlo celebrated its 10 year anniversary as a member of the NGO. The sportswear brand says that it is committed to implementing the world’s leading standard for fair clothing.
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