GREENSBORO – Apparel conglomerate Kontoor Brands, whose brands include Wrangler and Lee, has partnered with BSR’s HERproject to support female workers within its supply chain.
It’s HERhealth, a branch of the project, which is of particular importance to Kontoor as it strives to raise awareness on critical health topics and provide easy access for female workers – which account for more than 65 per cent of the world’s garment manufacturing industry.
“That’s why it’s critically important for us to protect and promote women’s rights in the workplace, and engage in projects like HERhealth—a program that educates women on nutrition, hygiene practices, children’s health and family planning,” commented Kontoor’s vice president and managing director, Wesley Gibson.
