Time Clothing | Leading Clothing Manufacturer and Supplier

imeTime Clothing, a leading South African clothing manufacturer and supplier, takes pride in strict adherence to ethical, legal, and operational compliance standards. As part of our commitment to sustainability and responsible production, we ensure full compliance with South African regulations, international trade guidelines, and industry-specific benchmarks. This adherence is a testament to our dedication to high-quality clothing production and reflects our commitment to the well-being of our employees and partners.

Compliance Certifications and Audits

Time Clothing holds various certifications that guarantee its compliance with legal and ethical manufacturing standards:

NBC Compliance Certificate:

We are registered with the National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry, ensuring fair treatment and representation of our employees. This certification demonstrates our adherence to industry labour standards.

Tax Compliance Status:

As of July 2024, we remain in good standing with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The company’s tax compliance status is essential to our financial and legal transparency, ensuring we meet all tax obligations.

Sedex Membership and Ethical Trade Audits:

Time Clothing is a member of Sedex, a global ethical trade service provider. We undergo regular Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audits (SMETA), ensuring we adhere to labour, health and safety, environmental, and business ethics standards. In our most recent audit, we were found to comply with the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code, focusing on ethical labour practices, workplace safety, and environmental stewardship.

Health and Safety Compliance

Time Clothing operates with a keen focus on the health and safety of its employees. Time Clothing has implemented comprehensive health and safety measures, including:

Regular Safety Audits:

We undergo regular audits to evaluate workplace conditions, ensuring a safe and hygienic factory environment. We address issues such as providing appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment), conducting fire drills, and checking machine safety to comply with local safety regulations.

Fire Safety and First Aid:

Time Clothing has equipt our premises with essential fire safety measures, including regularly inspecting fire extinguishers and maintaining adequately stocked first-aid kits.

Ethical Labour Practices

As a Sedex member, Time Clothing adheres to stringent ethical labour standards, which are audited periodically:

No Child Labour:

We have strict policies against child and forced labour, ensuring all employees work voluntarily and are above the legal working age.

Fair Wages and Benefits:

We ensure all employees are compensated fairly, with transparent payroll practices and no unlawful deductions. Employees receive payslips, and wage-related issues are addressed immediately during audits.

Union Representation:

We support freedom of association and have an active relationship with the South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union (SACTWU). This ensures workers have the right to collective bargaining and representation.

Environmental Responsibility

Time Clothing is committed to reducing its environmental footprint. We comply with environmental standards, as audited by the Sedex 4-Pillar SMETA audit, which evaluates environmental and business ethics standards. We have procedures in place to minimise waste and improve resource efficiency.

FAQs about Clothing Manufacturing Compliance

What certifications does Time Clothing hold for compliance?

Time Clothing is registered with the National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry and holds a valid tax compliance status with SARS. The company is also a Sedex member and undergoes regular SMETA audits to ensure compliance with ethical labour, safety, and environmental standards.

How does Time Clothing ensure the health and safety of its workers?

Time Clothing conducts regular safety audits, provides necessary PPE, and ensures that fire safety equipment is installed correctly and maintained. Additionally, the company conducts regular fire drills and maintains fully stocked first-aid kits.

Does Time Clothing comply with ethical labour practices?

Yes, Time Clothing follows the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) Base Code, ensuring that all labour practices are ethical. This includes fair wages, no child labour, and full support for union representation.

What environmental measures does Time Clothing follow?

Time Clothing follows environmental standards set by the Sedex 4-Pillar SMETA audit, which assesses the company’s impact on the environment. The company actively works to minimise its environmental footprint through waste reduction and resource efficiency.

How does Time Clothing ensure compliance with South African tax laws?

Time Clothing maintains a valid tax compliance status with SARS, ensuring that it meets all its tax obligations. The company’s most recent tax compliance certificate was issued in July 2024.