Our Suppliers
FOSTERING LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS
Our Suppliers
FOSTERING LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS
Our Trusted Suppliers
At FRANKIE4, we’re proud of our close relationships with trusted suppliers who share our commitment to quality and responsible manufacturing. All FRANKIE4 socks are made in Taiwan with a focus on comfort, durability, and style. Our footwear is crafted in Brazil and Vietnam, home to some of the world’s best makers and manufacturing technologies, combining innovation with meticulous quality control. These valued partnerships help us create products that reflect our B Corp values, prioritising craftsmanship, innovation, and ethical production in every step of the process.
"Our suppliers are not just part of the process—they’re part of the FRANKIE4 family, helping shape every step of our journey with quality and care."
CAROLINE MCCULLOCH
FRANKIE4 Founder
Our Supply Chain
The FRANKIE4 supply chain consists of footwear and sock factories, leather tanneries, and farms—in addition to many other partners that provide smaller components in our shoes, such as laces and eyelets.
We’re working to map our entire supply chain across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 suppliers. We have visibility over tanneries through our membership with the Leather Working Group. For us, every component counts.
Responsible Leather Sourcing
FRANKIE4 partners with Leather Working Group (LWG)-certified suppliers to ensure our leather meets high environmental and ethical standards. LWG is a globally recognised organisation that promotes responsible leather production through strict environmental audits.
By sourcing from LWG-certified tanneries, we support sustainable practices that reduce water and energy use, minimise waste, and ensure safe working conditions. This aligns with our commitment to conscious craftsmanship and responsible sourcing. Every FRANKIE4 leather product is made with care for people and the planet, so you can step confidently knowing your footwear supports ethical and sustainable practices.
ETHICAL AND TRANSPARENT COLLABORATIONS
Our suppliers undergo annual SMETA audits performed by Sedex—one of the world’s leading ethical trade organisations. Sedex assess the labour standards, health and safety, environmental performance, and ethical conduct of our partners.
Partnering with Sedex helps us ensure that our supply chain operates responsibly and transparently, in line with our values. It provides us with the tools and insights needed to identify areas for improvement, support our suppliers in meeting ethical standards, and give our customers confidence that our products are made with care for both people and the planet.
CODE OF CONDUCT
At FRANKIE4, we are proud to partner with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices. As part of our dedication to responsible sourcing, we align with the APG & Co Supplier Code of Conduct, which sets clear expectations for fair labor practices, safe working conditions, and environmental stewardship.
This code ensures that all suppliers uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights throughout our supply chain.
ETHICAL AND TRANSPARENT COLLABORATIONS
Our suppliers undergo annual SMETA audits performed by Sedex—one of the world’s leading ethical trade organisations. Sedex assess the labour standards, health and safety, environmental performance, and ethical conduct of our partners.
Partnering with Sedex helps us ensure that our supply chain operates responsibly and transparently, in line with our values. It provides us with the tools and insights needed to identify areas for improvement, support our suppliers in meeting ethical standards, and give our customers confidence that our products are made with care for both people and the planet.
CODE OF CONDUCT
At FRANKIE4, we are proud to partner with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices. As part of our dedication to responsible sourcing, we align with the APG & Co Supplier Code of Conduct, which sets clear expectations for fair labor practices, safe working conditions, and environmental stewardship.
This code ensures that all suppliers uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights throughout our supply chain.
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