Founded by Nishanth Chopra in 2016, Oshadi is a men's and women's fashion brand that aims to respect and regenerate our Earth. They produce all their products close together and hire local artisans, keeping all manufacturing local. Their brand is rooted in ancient Indian history while also bringing a modern take to all of the pieces they create. Overall, Oshadi is a brand that genuinely cares about giving back to the environment and caring for its workers.
Oshadi
Founded by Nishanth Chopra in 2016, Oshadi is a men’s and women’s fashion brand that aims to respect and regenerate our Earth. They produce all their products close together and hire local artisans, keeping all manufacturing local. Their brand is rooted in ancient Indian history while also bringing a modern take to all of the pieces they create. Overall, Oshadi is a brand that genuinely cares about giving back to the environment and caring for its workers.
Transparency
- Oshadi has publicly disclosed the location of their manufacturing and that they have a hybrid vertically integrated production, partnering with local manufacturers and farmers, all within a couple of miles from each other.
- Also, they provide photos of the inside of their production facilities.
- Oshadi has shown that they have almost complete supply chain traceability, partnering and collaborating with workers from all steps of production.
- Lastly, Oshadi discloses information about all stages in production. Specifically, they provide information on where their raw materials are produced.
Fair Labor
- Firstly, Oshadi has publicly disclosed that 100% of their full-time workers are paid well above the living wage.
- Also, they disclosed the salaries for every person on their payroll, as well as their titles.
- Also, Oshadi has multiple well-being programs set in place for their workers including access to financial services, transportation services, health insurance, paid sick days, etc.
- Lastly, Oshadi assesses all of the farms that they partner with once a week.
Sustainably Made
- Oshadi has made various efforts to reduce the amount of GHG emissions they produce including regenerative farming, using sustainable materials, shorter supply chains, 100% renewable energy, and recycling textile waste.
- In addition, they make an effort to reduce the amount of water they use in manufacturing by experimenting with garment dyes and using rainfed drip integration.
- Lastly, Oshadi has programs to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals throughout its entire manufacturing process.
