Introducing YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced Standard
A new initiative is setting its sights on eliminating forced labor from cotton supply chains. Called the Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced Standard, or YESS, and developed by the Responsible Sourcing Network, the initiative aims to be a guide for spinners to avoid purchasing cotton tainted by forced labor. “After years of engaging brands on the issue of forced labor in the cotton sector, it was clear to me that a robust industrywide initiative