THE WORLD'S ONLY CARBON NEUTRAL, FAIR TRADE FACTORY PROTECTING WILDLIFE
photo by Geoff Livingston
We believe that fashion has the power to impact lives for the better, be kind to the planet and even protect wildlife from extinction.
Wildlife Works factory in Kenya was founded in 2001 with a mission to create a market-based solution for wildlife conservation that provides real, sustainable development to rural communities.
Located in Maungu, adjacent to Rukinga Conservancy in Tsavo, the factory helps to sustain over 70+ local jobs. With living wages and full health benefits, these women and men can support their families and plan for their children's future without engaging in poaching or slash and burn agriculture.
photo by Darren Centofanti
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
"Working with Wildlife Works has transformed my production and grown my business. The team is incredibly professional and hands on, they always complete my orders in good time with top quality garment construction and if I have any questions or concerns, they are always there to help.
Not only can they do sewing, but they now have an in house pattern maker who can help with basic pattern making, grading and adjusting. It’s always an adventure going to visit the factory, nestled in Rukinga on a wildlife sanctuary. It feels very fitting to be working with an organisation that not only supports the local community, but wildlife too."
Louise Sommerlatte
Founder & Designer
Hamaji Studio
"Our brand as has been working with Wildlife Works for several years to produce our apparel designs, and we have continued to be impressed with their operations. They produce quality products and the way the factory is organized creates maximum impact across the local community and within the wildlife sanctuary.
Every step of the way, they take into account the impact on people, the planet, and the wildlife population. Wildlife Works is an an incredible example of a social business - making both excellent products and upholding the highest ethical standards."
Raven & Lily
"Wildlife Works does great work - the quality of the pieces that they made for us was excellent. They were helpful in guiding us through their production process and working on tight timelines! We believe strongly in the impact that they have in the community by creating supportive, good jobs, and admire their broader mission of a integrated approach to community development and environmental sustainability."
Zuri
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Wildlife Works. The team of awesome individuals genuinely believe in making a difference. They really do add great value to my product.
Katungulu Mwendwa
"One could only wish that every garment factory in the world was like Wildlife Works. Set in an exquisite rural yet extremely impoverished area of Kenya, the factory impacts the extended community and the environment in so many positive ways. Their commitment to social impact for people in the area is clearly evident and the work they do to positively impact the local wildlife and environment is an absolute inspiration.
These additional credits aside, the factory itself is a wonderful environment with an on site crèche and the use of bio gas for energy, but most importantly they produce a faultless quality product. I have done many production runs where my feet have not even set foot in the factory and their communication and efficiency has never given any problems. They’ve always delivered on time and handled our delicate silk chiffon and silk fabrics excellently."
LaLesso
