Ethics

We Care About the Wellbeing of Our People and Animals

We are well aware that we still have a long way to go with our labor ethics. We'd like for all of our employees to feel safe and comfortable in their work environment, and give them the benefits they deserve for their valuable contribution to the company.

At this moment, we are not yet a profitable brand, however, as our company grows we will be implementing new policies to improve our workers' wellbeing.

Our Brand & Production Ethics

As a brand and a manufacturer we are able to ensure that our brand ethics also apply on our garment makers.

Safe Work Environment

Our production studio in Lima, Peru is a safe work environment, keeping our workers protected from physical and mental harm. Our founders actively participate and work hand in hand with our workers, ensuring safety is applied. We make sure that in our studio there is:

• No Child Labor or Forced Labor
• No Unpaid Labor & Non-Excessive Hours
• No Discrimination & Gender Inequality
• No Gender Inequality
• No Health Threat
• Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining
• Ban on Sandblasting

Our entire marketing team works remotely from home. We do not own any offices.

Wages & Benefits

We provide our workers with wages that are above the minimum wage standard in Peru. As soon as we become profitable, we aim to improve our reward system.

Our studio workers are on a payroll with the following benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Transport Allowance
• Medical Health Care
• Work Accident Insurance
• 3 Bonus Salaries per Year
• 8 Weeks of Paid Maternity Leave
• Retirement
• Opportunity to Learn New Skill

Gender Equality & Racial Justice

AYA is an inclusive brand which is why nobody is discriminated for their nationality, race, gender, or religion.

Our team is formed of people of different ethnicities, who contribute to the company's development with their unique knowledge and perspective. Our employees and freelancers come from countries of Latin America, United States, and Europe.

Our company consists of our founders, marketing team, art team, assistants, accountants, and production workers. As of May 2022, we have a total of 36 employees and freelancers working with us, 27 of whom are women.

Everyone at AYA can use their voice freely to disclose their opinions and ideas. They have a high level of autonomy in their day-to-day activities, and get equal opportunities to learn new skills and to grow in the company.

Our Suppliers

We take full responsibility for our impact on the environment, people, and animals across the whole production cycle. We make sure that each part of our supply chain, from raw materials to product disposal, do not have any negative impact on the environment and living beings.     

As a brand and a clothing manufacturer, we are 100% accountable for everything that happens in our studio, where all of our garments are made. We do not contract third parties to produce our clothes.

Organic Pima Cotton

Currently, we only work with one supplier, Bergman/Rivera, who provides us with knitted fabric made with 100% Organic Pima Cotton. This family-owned company, based in Lambayeque, Peru, is certified under Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), from the field to the finished garment. This certification not only guarantees the traceability of the Organic Pima Cotton, but also a fair treatment to every person involved in the production chain.

Their cotton production supports more than 160 Peruvian families, and all their products are made under Fair Trade standards.

Currently, we only work with one supplier, Bergman/Rivera, who provides us with knitted fabric made with 100% Organic Pima Cotton. This family-owned company, based in Lambayeque, Peru, is certified under Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), from the field to the finished garment. This certification not only guarantees the traceability of the Organic Pima Cotton, but also a fair treatment to every person involved in the production chain.