IDH is supporting the apparel sector to alleviate the impact on factory workers and people dependent on the apparel industry, who have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Increasing PPE production

    To address the global shortage of PPE, IDH is supporting apparel factories to produce the needed equipment that meets the demand and specifications of PPE related to COVID-19.

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    Increasing PPE production
  • Connecting PPE suppliers and buyers

    IDH has set up a PPE Dashboard where buyers and suppliers can connect, and where factories can find guidance regarding PPE production.

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    Connecting PPE suppliers and buyers
  • Fabric mask production in Vietnam

    We are supporting factories with the production of medical face masks and protection equipment, and how they can better and successful connect with export markets in the US and Europe

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    Fabric mask production in Vietnam
  • Guiding workers to welfare and social protection

    Through a campaign about social protection for workers in Vietnam we are aiming at those apparel workers with temporary suspension of labour contracts or having leave without pay can find out about social protection and insurance schemes.

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    Guiding workers to welfare and social protection
  • Mobile app to support textile workers

    We are providing means for workers to receive information through an app called Atun.

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    Mobile app to support textile workers
  • Safety assessments

    In India, Pakistan and Vietnam, we are offering support to factories with safety assessments before they are starting up again. Here we look for example at hygiene and the required social distancing norms.

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    Safety assessments
  • Guide businesses on Occupational Health Safety

    We are developing an online manual to guide businesses on Occupational Health Safety for workers in response to ensure safety and avoid infection of COVID-19 virus in the production/ business operation.

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    Guide businesses on Occupational Health Safety
  • Joint statement from garment industry

    Together with ten international organisations working on better labour conditions for garment workers, we released a joint statement calling on garment brands and governments for collaboration

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    Joint statement from garment industry

More information

Do you have a specific question or need additional information related to the PPE Platform? Can you contribute data, best practices or case studies? Do you have a comment or suggestion? Contact us.

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