Our Story
One Global Vision. FairThread Global began with a shared belief: the people who make our clothes deserve to be valued for their work. Founded by five friends whose lives and perspectives span Bangladesh, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States, we bring together international insight and local manufacturing expertise to build more responsible apparel partnerships. We connect buyers with smaller manufacturers who prioritize fair wages, ethical working conditions, and opportunities for women and underrepresented communities. By helping suppliers reach international markets, we aim to create sustainable relationships and expand opportunities for the people behind every garment. Together, we are building a business where global trade supports commercial growth and human dignity.
In Bangladesh’s apparel sector, manufacturing is more than industry—it is the backbone of millions of households. FairThread Global’s purpose is to ensure this backbone is built on dignity, not just production.
• Fair Pay: Supplier commitments to progress toward living wages are assessed as part of our vetting process.
• Leadership: Creating pathways for women to move from floor-level work into management and ownership roles.
• Opportunity: Enabling smaller, high-compliance suppliers to overcome barriers to international buyer markets.
Fairer Work. Better Clothing.
Behind Every Garment, There Is a Human Story.
4.2M
Estimated apparel workers in Bangladesh (ILO-SIDA, dated 2020 estimate).
60%+
Estimated female representation in the manufacturing workforce (ILO, dated 2020 estimate).
Our Impact Actions
Audit & Verify
Rigorous assessment of factory conditions and safety standards before inclusion.
Direct Matching
Reducing intermediaries to ensure more value stays with primary manufacturers and workers.
Capacity Growth
Consultancy for smaller shops to meet global ESG reporting requirements.
Long-Term Ties
Moving away from fast-fashion cycles toward predictable, sustainable manufacturing volume.
A better kind of supply network.
Fairer Work. Better Clothing.
We envision an apparel industry where the people who make our clothes are recognized, respected, and given opportunities to thrive. Responsible sourcing connects high-quality buyer markets with ethical manufacturing hubs.
USA
BANGLADESH
ethical & welfare Source
CANADA
The Connector
Buyer Markets
NEW ZEALAND
Shipping & Lead Times
01
Freight & Shipping
Sea freight from Dhaka Port to major international hubs takes 15–25 business days depending on destination.
02
Customs Clearance
Documentation and processing are handled for compliant delivery across all borders.
03
Last-Mile Delivery
Orders reach final warehouses or retail stores across Canada, the USA, and New Zealand.