The production

About the production

From the beginning, we have prioritized finding a manufacturer with high ethical standards.

We have chosen a family-owned factory in Turkey that is GOTS certified, which means they comply with rules and regulations set by the GOTS Control Union.

This certification is a guarantee that there is no child labor, that there are regulated working hours, guaranteed vacation, and a lot of other things.

The factory is run by the sweetest couple. Mukkader established the factory in her time, and later her husband, Mahir, also started working there. They pick up all their employees in the morning and drive them home again when they have time off. Once a week, a doctor comes to the factory so that all employees have access to medical care. The factory is located on the edge of a forest-like area, so there is plenty of greenery right outside the large windows.

They have a cat, a turtle, chickens, a few birds and a small vegetable garden.

The times we have visited the factory, we have been surprised by how quiet it is. No loud noises, no shouting and screaming. It is a stress-free workplace – just like our office in Copenhagen.

When deciding whether Turkey was the right country for our production, we had these considerations: 

1) We wanted the option to have the small briefs shipped to us via road instead of air, which is right for us.

2) We wanted to find a manufacturing country that is skilled in lingerie. 

3) We searched for the right production price: If the final product is too expensive, no one will buy it. If it is too cheap, it (rightly) raises critical questions about production and working conditions. 

Turkey is the perfect choice for us. And we always look forward to visiting the factory.

Flow should be a positive project that creates healthy connections and opportunities for everyone involved in our company. 

Our own goal is also to be certified, as we as a company want to be held accountable. Therefore, we have taken the first small steps towards being able to submit an application for BCorp certification. We expect to submit our application in 2023.