Tianjin

Location

Tianjin, China

Product

Insulation, activewear, tents

Claim to Fame

Organic Garden and Carpooling Program

Insulation, Outerwear, Tents

Located in northeastern China, independently owned and Fair Trade Certified™ Unicorn Recreation Products CO., LTD is one of our principal suppliers of jackets and insulated layers that are Responsible Down Standard certified.

Beyond its reputation for premium outerwear, Unicorn’s owner, George Huan, is known for his progressive, thoughtful leadership and for prioritizing the wellbeing of his workers. George provides transportation for all employees to and from the factory to ease the financial burden of commuting. In partnership with factory employees, we even helped create an on-site, organic garden to supplement staff lunches with fresh produce.

Unicorn is also committed to improving operational sustainability and efficiency. After undergoing a rigorous third-party audit, this factory is working with us to implement improvements necessary to meet the industry’s highest standard of operation within the next few years. The facility has also installed a 100-kilowatt solar system on its roof that produces about 60% of its energy usage.

Sewer Mu Li Fang works on the Cotopaxi Teca line

Sewer Mu Li Fang works on the Cotopaxi Teca line.

Owner George Huang, left, laughs with employee Song Xiao Ying at the factory outside of Tianjin

Owner George Huang, left, laughs with employee Song Xiao Ying at the factory outside of Tianjin.

Li Xiu Zhen wears a Cotopaxi Fuego jacket on the sewing floor

Li Xiu Zhen wears a Cotopaxi Fuego jacket on the sewing floor.

Free lunches supplemented with food from the factory’s onsite garden are just one of many benefits for employees working here

Free lunches supplemented with food from the factory’s onsite garden are just one of many benefits for employees working here.

Employees get a ride home in a van as part of the ride share program

Employees get a ride home in a van as part of the ride share program initiated by owner George Huang. The program provides safe transportation and an opportunity to earn more income for the drivers.