ARK AGRICULTURE BLAKLADER CLOTHING

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1 ARK AGRICULTURE BLAKLADER CLOTHING

2 ABOUT BLAKLADER FUNCTIONAL WORKWEAR, SHOES AND GLOVES SINCE WELCOME TO OUR FACTORIES Workwear is considerably more complicated to sew than regular clothing. It requires a greater artisanship, more exercise and a dif f erent ty pe of mechanical equipment. By owning our own f actories we hav e f ull transparency in production and can f eel secure our workwear is produced in a f air manner and that they liv e up to our high quality standards. Our first establishment in Asia was the f actory in Ho Chi Min in Vietnam. Then f ollowed the purchasing of f ices in Bangladesh and since 2006 Blaklader is based in Sri Lanka. This is where the big growth is taking place and today we hav e f iv e f actories in the country. All of our factories are certified to SA 8000, ISO 9001 and ISO We hav e a code of conduct and social responsibility documented by all the rules. We think that things like transport toand f rom work, two meals a day, f resh water, medical centre and medical check-ups are important. Nev ertheless, f or us it is much more signif icantly and specif ic than that. The f actories are our own and our employ ees are the key to maintaining the high quality. Theref ore, we are constantly working to assist employ ees with childcare and other interv entions. Do y ou want to be sure the next time y ou purchase workwear are y ou more than welcome to us and our f actories. OUR OWNERSHIP BEGINS WITH THE FABRIC Before the production of a new garment can be started,the f abrics and components must be purchased. In addition, this process is permeated by our quest f or f ull control. Unlike our competitors, we buy and stock our f abrics ourselv es to quickly be able to adjust production to changes in demand. With our own production f acilities and ownership of f abrics in stock, we get an unbroken chain that enables us to serv e our customers in a unique way. During production, constantly ongoing quality checks is carried out to av oid unwanted surprises. This philosophy, when it comes to ownership, responsibility and control, has resulted in a supply security of totally 97%. It is not about some small v olumes - each y ear we produce about 2 million garments in Blakladers production f acilities.

3 ABOUT BLAKLADER FUNCTIONAL WORKWEAR, SHOES AND GLOVES SINCE FULL CONTROL OVER WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION In the factory, at the end of the production lineawaits carton labelling. The labelling allows the central warehouse in Sweden to alway s know where the garments are until they reach the customer. Our central warehouse in Sv enljunga has an area of 40,000 m2, and the recently arriv ed cartons may be placed next to 19,000 others. Up to 3,000 garments are picked per hour. The order- and inv entory management sy stem is f ully integrated and works automatically. Here the job is done in real time. When an order is placed somewhere around the world, it shows directly on the warehouse employ ees handheld dev ices and the picking can begin immediately. In our warehouse there is constantly up to 2 million products, div ided into 650 dif f erent models in 200 dif f erent materials and 125 dif f erent colours. Altogether, it is 11,000 unique articles and one of the widest assortment on the market. FOR HUMANS, ENVIRONMENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS CSR Corporate Social Responsibility. We take env ironmental and social responsibility f rom product concept to f inished product, including sales and logistics. We are constantly dev eloping our social and env ironmental ef f orts through long-term cooperation with suppliers. Blaklader prioritise the use of env ironmentally f riendly materials and taking into account the possible impact on the env ironment already in the dev elopment stages. Blaklader prioritise cooperation with env ironmentcertif ied partners. Certificates: ISO 9001 International Quality Certif icate ISO International Env ironmental Certif icate ÖKO-TEX Certif ied f abrics and components Follower of the REACH EU legislation of env ironmental and health dangerous substances SA 8000 ensures social responsibility in production Triple A Gold Companies with Triple A credit rating in ov er 20 y ears. Code of Conduct. Based on International Labour Organisation s (ILO s) eight core conv entions on f undamental principles and rights at work. Signed by all Blaklader suppliers. We constantly check that our requirements are f ollowed by v isiting our suppliers. Our customer s v isits and carries out check controls on our f actories and our external suppliers.

4 BLÅKLÄDER QUALITY FACTS YOUR OPINION We listen closely to our customers, the people who work hard in Blåkläder working clothes. Feel f ree to tell us what y ou think of our clothes and what we can do to improv e them. Write a post on Facebook or send an to uksales@blaklader.com REACH Blaklader is working daily with the European Chemical Directiv e on chemicals and their saf e use, REACH (EC 1907/2006). We work with continuous dialogue and knowledge transf er with our suppliers as well as random product testing. TAKING A BEATING SINCE 1959 Making rugged clothes is hard work. For 50 y ears, we hav e dev eloped our range of f unctional work clothes and shoes. Today we re one of Sweden s leading producers of heav y work clothes. TOUGH TESTING Destroy ing clothing is a great way to dev elop it! Our lab tests wear and tear, rip and pull resistance, colour f astness and shrinkage. We regularly check our materials at independent test institutes. OUR OWN FACTORIES Hav ing our own production giv es us better control of quality. Some two million garments leav e our f actories each y ear. ISO 9001 Blaklader is ISO 9001-certif ied. We are continuously working to create quality in our products, our manuf acturing and our business. DEVELOPMENT We listen closely to the market s demands f or f unction and quality. We hav e testers in v arious industries who help us adapt and improv e our products. Our aim is f or at least ten percent of our sales to come f rom products that hav e been dev eloped ov er the prev ious 18 months. DURABILITY Dif f erent garments of ten look quite similar. But if y ou look v ery closely, y ou can see big dif f erences. Not just in the seams. To make our garments last longer, we buy f abrics, threads and zips f rom the world s f oremost suppliers. LIFETIME WARRANTY Blaklader is the only working clothes manuf acturer that of f ers a lif etime warranty on its seams. Prof essional staf f and modern equipment make this warranty possible. If a seam splits, as long as it has not been torn by sharp edges or tools, we will repair it or replace the garment. We consider a garment s lif e span to be up until it has holes worn in it or is otherwise no longer usef ul. WAREHOUSE Blaklader works hard to ensure the customer gets their order in f ull and on time. Thats why our warehouse cov ers 20,000m2 and holds appromxiately 1.5million garments. Its f rom this central hub we send garments worldwide. ISO We are ISO certif ied, which means that we are constantly working to be as considerate to the env ironment as possible. OUR OWN DESIGN Functional, comf ortable garments with an attractiv e design. That s the result of long tradition, expertise and collaboration with users. We dev elop specially designed collections f or companies that want to show of f their own prof ile. DISTRIBUTION Blaklader has of f ices in many European countries and in North America. We sell our garments v ia retailers around the world. We are constantly training the people who sell our products to ensure a high lev el of serv ice throughout the distribution chain. MATERIALS Dif f erent prof essions hav e dif f erent requirements f or the f abric in their garments. We work with f abric producers worldwide to create materials that meet these tough demands. SA 8000 Our f actories are SA8000 certif ied, which is a v oluntary international standard that gov erns the social conditions of employ ees. SA8000 is based on ILO s core conv entions, UN s declaration of Human Rights and UN s conv ention on the Rights of the Child.

5 UV Polo Shirt High vis Class 1 Rec. retail price : Your price : 47,90 47, UV T-shirt High vis Rec. retail price : Your price : 44,90 44, High vis T-shirt Rec. retail price : Your price : 45,90 45, % polyester pique wicking antiodor by bamboo charcoal 155 g/m² 8933 Navy blue/yellow XS-4XL Certifications: EN UPF 40+ EN ISO 20471, Class 1 Functionality: High moisture-penetration fabric Details: Neck opening with buttons Rib-knitted collar Reinforced neck seam Blåkläder print on shoulder Reflex: 50 mm wide cut reflective tape, Reflective tape on body and sleeves % polyester pique wicking antiodor by bamboo charcoal 155 g/m² 8953 Navy blue/orange XS-4XL Certifications: EN UPF 40+ EN ISO 20471, Class 1 Functionality: High moisture-penetration fabric Details: Round neck Reinforced neck seam Blåkläder print on shoulder Reflex: 50 mm wide cut reflective tape % cotton, single jersey, 180 g/m² 9955 Black/Red XS-4XL Certifications: EN ISO 20471, Class 1 Details: Round neck Reinforced neck seam, Strategically placed seams for better comfort under sleeve Print - Blåkläder Reflex: Reflective tape on body, sleeves and shoulders, 50 mm wide cut reflective tape

6 WASHING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS -FOR LASTING FUNCTION AND DURABILITY The correct wash cycle, care and storage of your workwear is important for its durability, function and long term comfort. The right care is also conditional in order to guarantee specific functions in the garment. An example is that a Hi-Vis garment may be less effective and therefore, less safe if it remains dirty. Please note the following care and washing instructions. WASH Every product has specif ic w ashing instructions, w hich it is important to follow. They are suited to the particular garment's material and design. Where the w ashing instructions say "w ash separately", this should be done. Alternatively, the garment can be w ashed w ith similar colours. Blåkläder estimates that w oven materials w ill shrink up to 3% and knitted material/jerseys up to 5%. Avoid shrinkage by ironing your clothes after w ashing them. Certain clothes may need to be shaped somew hat to retain their form. It is also important that zips, buttons and Velcro closures are closed w hen the garment is w ashed. This reduces w ear and tear and lengthens the garment's life. PRE-WASH The garments do not normally need pre-w ashing. In case of heavy soiling, pre-w ash can be used, w ith the same quantity of detergent as used in the main w ash. Do not soak the w ash in advance as undissolved detergent can damage the garments. DETERGENT Use laundry detergent f or coloured garments. Do not use laundry detergent containing bleach. Check that the laundry detergent is intended f or the garment's w ash. Follow the w ashing instructions on the laundry detergent pack. Please be aw are that fabric softeners can damage certain fabrics and their f unctions. For example, the breathability of w aterrepellent membranes can be impaired. We do not recommend the use of fabric softeners. DRYING We do not recommend tumble drying as an everyday solution. It is best to shake and smooth out the fabric, hang up or dry flat. If you do choose to tumble dry, follow the label guide and do not allow the garment to dry completely as the greatest w ear and shrinkage risk occurs at the latter stage of drying. Check the garment label caref ully as there may be exceptions. INDUSTRIAL WASH Industrial w ash involves a large scale, prof essional laundry environment, in contrast to home laundry. Garments labelled -industrial w ash- are suitable f or this type of laundry. The ISO certif ication deals w ith industrial w ashing and drying,, detergents and reactive substances w hich may be used. We recommend a trial w ash at the intended laundry. HIGH-VISIBILITY GARMENTS Soiling impairs the visibility of the Hi-Vis garment. For this reason, it is important to w ash them frequently and to follow the w ashing instructions. Never w ash Hi-Vis garments w ith laundry detergent containing bleach, because this impairs the garment's luminance. Hi-Vis clothing can be stored in a dry, w ell-ventilated space. Where garments need repairing, this must be done using fabric and thread that meets the garment's standard. SHOES In order to fulfil the safety stated characteristics, it is important that the shoes are alw ays used and tied correctly. Also pay attention if the shoes are subject to heavy w ear check that the soles, seams and uppers are intact. Clean the shoes regularly w ith a brush, remove any spots w ith a damp cloth and use shoe cream on the leather uppers. Never clean shoes w ith substances such as petrol, acids or solvents. The shoes should be stored in a dry, w ell-ventilated space. Never dry shoes next to a heat source such as a stove, radiator or drying cabinet. Let them dry slow ly and w ell-ventilated at room. GLOVES All gloves have a marking show ing the correct certif ication and perf ormance level. A damaged or badly f itting glove provides poorer protection, so you should alw ays check the gloves before use. The gloves must not come into contact w ith fire. Take care w hen w orking w ith moving machine parts, because the gloves may get caught and cause damage to your hands. Store dry and cool. Please consult your gloves' marking f or the correct w ashing instructions, or clean w ith a dry brush.

7 WASHING SYMBOLS Here are explanations of some of the most common washing symbols that you can find on products from Blåkläder. Normal wash at stated Gentle wash at stated Very gentle wash at stated Do not wash Hand wash only Do not iron Ironing max 110 C, low without steam Drip dry Do not bleach Can be bleached Ironing max 150 C, normal Ironing max 200 C, high Tumble dry max 60 C, low Tumble dry max 80 C, normal Do not tumble dry Hang dry Dry flat Dry clean Mild dry clean Do not dry clean EN ISO Industrial wash

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