Empowering Women in Apparel Manufacturing: A Look Inside Our Factory

In the heart of Kenya’s vibrant apparel industry, Pragyaa Apparels stands as a proud example of how a modern CMP (Cut-Make-Pack) factory can be both efficient and inclusive. As a factory committed to quality and ethical production, we believe that empowering women isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also a key driver of excellence, productivity, and long-term success.

👩‍🔧 Women at the Core of Our Workforce

At Pragyaa Apparels, women make up 81% of our total workforce, not only on the production floor but also across critical departments such as accounting, HR, and administration. Their precision, dedication, and leadership are central to our factory’s operations and continued growth.

From experienced tailors to young trainees, we ensure that every woman in our team has access to skill-building programs, safe working conditions, and a supportive environment where they can grow both personally and professionally.

🚀 Opportunities for Growth & Leadership

We don’t just hire women, we invest in their growth. Many of our female employees have risen through the ranks, becoming line leaders, supervisors, and QA managers. Through on-the-job training, mentorship, and continuous learning, we foster a culture where gender is never a barrier to progress.

We are also proud to support working mothers by providing flexibility when needed and encouraging a culture of respect and understanding among all employees.

🛡️ A Safe, Respectful, and Inclusive Workplace

Our factory is designed to ensure that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We follow strict guidelines around:

• Anti-harassment policies
• Health and safety protocols
• Equal pay for equal work
• Open communication channels for reporting concerns

Creating a workplace where women feel secure is essential not just for their well-being but also for our factory’s overall morale and performance.

🌍 Why It Matters to Our Clients

In recent years, global sourcing practices have evolved significantly. Factors such as ethical labor standards, gender inclusion, and social responsibility now play a more prominent role in decision-making - especially among brands, government institutions, and procurement agencies in the U.S., Europe, and beyond.

At Pragyaa Apparels, this broader shift aligns with the structure of our workforce and workplace culture. 80% of our employees are women, not only in production but also in departments such as finance, HR, compliance, and line supervision.

This matters to clients for several key reasons:

1. Ethical Manufacturing Practices
Buyers are increasingly expected to demonstrate that their supply chains meet ethical standards. Factories with inclusive and fair labor practices, especially those that provide opportunities for women, are often preferred by organizations with strong ESG or CSR mandates.

2. Global Sourcing Requirements
Regulations and import guidelines in many regions now require or encourage sourcing from compliant and transparent suppliers. Factories that show evidence of gender equity, safe working conditions, and fair treatment are more likely to pass audits and align with international sourcing protocols.

3. Certification & Verification
Pragyaa Apparels is WRAP-compliant, which means we meet recognized global standards for lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing. Certifications like WRAP help reduce risk for buyers and provide an additional layer of verification in compliance-focused sourcing environments.

4. Alignment with Brand Values
Many brands and institutions now seek to work with suppliers whose internal values reflect their own - especially in areas like diversity, gender inclusion, and fair labor. A factory with a predominantly female workforce, especially in decision-making roles, may offer stronger alignment for companies with defined social goals.

At Pragyaa Apparels, empowering women isn’t a side initiative - it’s part of who we are. We believe that every stitch carries the strength of the hands behind it, and many of those hands belong to women building better futures for themselves and their families.

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Are you a brand that values people as much as performance? Partner with us for ethical, high-quality CMP apparel manufacturing.