World Knits Ltd.

World Knits Ltd. produces T-shirts and polo shirts in Mauritius. The company started in February 1993 and has since expanded its annual capacity from 700 000 T-shirts to 14 000 000 T-shirts annually. The company’s main strength is the fully integrated knitting, dyeing, finishing and make-up processes. The company exports to Europe and U.S.A.

Company History
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Political and Public Influence
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Corporate Accountability
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Domestic

 * 2002: A group of Chinese workers at World Knits Ltd staged a work stoppage from 29 April to 3 May demanding better salary, annual & sick leave and guaranteed overtime. Following intervention by Ministry of Labour, management agreed to some demands but three workers refused to accept them.  These workers were repatriated by the company.
 * 2004: Indian workers strike to protest repatriation of one worker, demand reform of piecework system, and request increased meal allowance.
 * 2006: suit is filed against company for failing to comply with Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare Act by not reporting workplace injuries

Brands
No own brands.

Customers

 * Armani Jeans
 * Gas
 * George
 * Cotton Traders
 * Tesco
 * Lee Cooper
 * Jordache
 * Carrefour
 * H&M
 * produces U.S. university-licensed apparel for Vantage Custom Classics

Financial Information (as of DATE)
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Executives
Board members/affiliations Executive director/compensation Date and venue of next AGM
 * Roland Staub, director
 * Michel Meyer, co-owner
 * Ian Noel, co-owner

Contact Information
2/F Block 17 Industrial Zone

Coromandel

Mauritius

Tel:230 433 1945

Fax:230 433 0233

Email: wkl@wknits.com

External Resources
Worker Rights Consortium Factory Disclosure Database