Knix Digital Accessibility Statement

This Statement is made on behalf of Knix Wear Inc. pursuant to section 11 of the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply

Our Policy & Commitment

At Knix, we are committed to accessibility, diversity, and inclusion. As part of that commitment, we are making efforts to ensure that Knix’s digital properties are accessible to all individuals, regardless of ability. In doing so, Knix has a goal to comply with applicable accessibility standards included in the W3C’s WCAG 2.2 guidelines and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Digital Accessibility Statement

We are working to ensure our websites and online services are accessible for all, and are committed to following the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. We are also firmly dedicated to complying with regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable web accessibility laws.To accomplish this, we have partnered with Level Access to leverage their digital accessibility platform and 25 years of experience to achieve and sustain conformance to accessibility standards. Their digital accessibility platform is used to evaluate our digital properties in accordance with best practices and is supported by a diverse team of accessibility professionals, including users with disabilities.Through this partnership, Knix continues to develop our digital accessibility program and capabilities so that we are designing, developing, and testing our websites and online services for conformance to accessibility standards.

Contact

We want to hear from you. If you would like further information about Knix’s accessibility efforts, have other accessibility questions or feedback, or encounter accessibility barriers on our digital properties, please contact: info@knix.com Last updated: 2024-03-04

3rd-party Controlled Content

We recognize that some sections of our website include 3rd-party content, tools, widgets or other functionalities. While we strive to ensure that the content we directly control is fully accessible, we acknowledge that there may be instances where 3rd-party content does not fully comply with our accessibility standards. Thus, we are actively engaged in efforts to address these challenges. Our approach includes:

Regularly reviewing our site to identify any accessibility issues, including those related to 3rd-party content.

Collaborating with our 3rd-party partners and vendors to encourage them to prioritize accessibility improvements and ensure their content meets ADA and WCAG 2.1 standards.

Providing alternative ways to access the services or information offered by third-party tools when possible.

We value your feedback and encourage you to report any accessibility issues you encounter. Your input is crucial in helping us improve and provide a more accessible experience for everyone.

Please contact us at info@knix.com for any accessibility concerns or suggestions.

Chains Act.

Modern slavery, including forced and child labour, is contrary to Knix’s mission and values. Knix does not tolerate forced labour or child labour within its organization or within those of its suppliers.
 
At Knix, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and expect our employees and suppliers to act with integrity and comply with applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions within which we operate.
 
About Knix
Knix is a Canadian-founded intimate apparel brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through its innovative products and engaged community, Knix empowers people everywhere to live unapologetically free.
 
Our Structure, Operations and Supply Chain
Headquartered in Toronto, Knix’s principal supply chain involves the purchase of goods from international suppliers.
 
Knix manages modern slavery risk through a variety of policies, processes and practices which are outlined in this Statement.
 
Risks of Modern Slavery in our Operations and Supply Chain
Knix recognizes that forced and child labour are known risks within the apparel industry. To date, Knix has not identified any forced labour or child labour in our activities and supply chain.
 
Knix’s Ethical Supply Chain Guidelines prohibit forced and child labour by its suppliers. All suppliers are required to sign Knix’s master supplier agreement and Ethical Supply Chain Guidelines. Knix engages a reputable, independent third-party to perform an annual social compliance audit of its suppliers. In addition, Knix employees, including senior executives, frequently travel to suppliers’ facilities for in-person site visits.  
 
Our Framework and Policies

- Supplier Code of ConductKnix’s Ethical Supply Chain Guidelines prohibit forced and child labour.

- Contractual ClausesKnix has developed and implemented anti-forced and child labour contractual clauses which suppliers are required to agree to. Knix maintains the right to monitor supplier compliance and audit their practices accordingly.

-Independent Third-Party Audit
Knix engages a reputable, independent third party to perform an annual audit of supplier partner practices.

Our Training
Select segments of Knix employees who oversee and engage with its supply chain are trained on the Supplier Code of Conduct and independent third-party audit process. Knix leverages its third-party audit to assess the effectiveness of its frameworks and policies.
 
Conclusion
Knix remains committed to preventing modern slavery from taking place in our business and supply chain. Knix will continue to review its policies, procedures and practices periodically to determine any enhancement it can make to help prevent modern slavery.
 
Approval
This Statement was approved by the board members of Knix Wear Inc. on March 5, 2025.