Shanghai

Location

Shanghai, China

Product

Hats

Claim to Fame

Fair Trade Certified Factory

Headwear

Our headwear comes from Asia Sourcing International Limited, the first Fair Trade Certified™ factory in China. One of the most advanced and largest headwear manufacturers in the world, this factory leverages their position to advocate for the highest standards of corporate social responsibility. Additionally, Asia Sourcing minimizes its environmental impact by using energy efficient machines, going paperless, and contributing to local conservation efforts.

The factory’s leaders are also committed to workers’ rights protection, health and safety, career growth programs, vocational training, and democratic management through a sanctioned trade union committee. On top of this factory’s internal practices and programming, it provides charitable support within its communities of operation to populations like the elderly and those living with disabilities.

Fang Qiong Xie sews a Cotopaxi hat at ASI factory in Shanghai.

Fang Qiong Xie sews a Cotopaxi hat at ASI factory in Shanghai.

Qian Qian Wei sews on the factory floor at ASI in Shanghai.

Qian Qian Wei sews on the factory floor at ASI in Shanghai.

Chun Lin Li was able to save more money for her family after receiving a grocery store gift certificate

Chun Lin Li, an employee on the embroidering line, was able to save more money for her family after receiving a grocery store gift certificate from the Fair Trade committee.

Fair Trade at ASI has enabled warehouse worker Zhu Fang to buy better groceries using the dividends

Fair Trade at ASI has not only enabled warehouse worker Zhu Fang to buy better groceries using the dividends, but the program has also provided a sense of pride and reassurance knowing it is structured to benefit employee welfare.