Brands Linked to Xinjiang
This page contains a list of brands that have been linked to Xinjiang, either through reported forced labour in their supply chains, or as official sponsors of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Clicking on the brand logo will take you to the list of associated reading for each brand.
Use the dropdown options to filter by industry and whether the brand has made public statements about their connections with Xinjiang.
Abercrombie & Fitch
In response to ASPI’s report naming three factories in its supply chain that have been linked to forced labour, A&F told ASPI that they recently stopped using the first factory, and that “it does not believe” it uses the other two.
Aldi
In September 2021, the European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) filed a complaint to German prosecutors alleging that several retailers, including Aldi, C&A, Lidl, and HUGO BOSS, profited from forced labour in Xinjiang. Aldi said, “We regularly review our business partners to ensure that our requirements are continuously met.”
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Bed, Bath & Beyond was named in a report from the Helena Kennedy Centre as one of many international brands whose supply chains were linked to cotton sourced from Xinjiang and state-sponsored labour transfers. It has not responded to the findings.
Calzedonia
Calzedonia was named in a report from the Helena Kennedy Centre as one of many international brands whose supply chains were linked to cotton sourced from Xinjiang and state-sponsored labour transfers. It has not responded to the findings.
Carrefour
Carrefour was named in two separate investigations into international brands linked to Uyghur forced labour and Xinjiang cotton. The company has not responded to the findings.
Charles Tyrwhitt
After being named in a report identifying global brands whose supply chains potentially contain Uyghur forced labour, Charles Tyrwhitt’s founder stated that the company would be ending contracts with cotton suppliers in Xinjiang.
Cisco
Cisco’s supply chain was identified in March 2020 as highly likely to contain Uyghur forced labour. Cisco also reportedly supplies Chinese police departments with equipment central to the widespread surveillance of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang.
Dell
In March 2020, Dell was identified as one of at least 82 global brands whose supply chains were highly likely to contain Uyghur forced labour. Further reports identified Dell as a commercial partner of two companies linked to mass surveillance and facial recognition systems used in Xinjiang.
Disney
Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan was filmed in Xinjiang at a time when the region was already under scrutiny for human rights abuses; the film’s closing credits thanked a number of government entities in Xinjiang. In response, Disney claimed it was required to comply with Chinese laws.
Dress Barn
Dress Barn was named in a March 2020 investigation into international brands linked to Uyghur forced labour and Xinjiang cotton. It has not responded to the findings.
Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer was named in the report from the Helen Kennedy Centre, published in November 2021, as one of many international brands whose supply chains were linked to textile companies known to source cotton from Xinjiang. It has not responded to the report’s findings.
Eileen Fisher
In November 2021 Eileen Fisher was reportedly one of many international brands whose supply chains were linked to cotton sourced from Xinjiang and state-sponsored labour transfers. In response, of the suppliers named in the report, Eileen Fisher stated that it had not used materials from them but had advised them of its modern slavery policy.
Electrolux
In March 2020, Electrolux was identified as one of many global brands whose supply chains were highly likely to contain Uyghur forced labour. Electrolux later released a statement stating that its accused supplier denies usage of forced labour.
Ericsson
A November 2021 investigation showed that Ericsson had been doing business with a Chinese factory previously identified as being high likely to utilise Uyghur forced labour. Ericsson denied being involved with the factory.
Forever 21
Forever 21 was named in two separate investigations into international brands linked to Uyghur forced labour and Xinjiang cotton. Forever 21 has not responded to the findings.
Foxconn
In March 2020, Foxconn was identified as one of many global brands whose supply chains were highly likely to contain Uyghur forced labour and labour transfers.
Frank & Eileen
Frank & Eileen was named in a report from the Helena Kennedy Centre as one of many international brands whose supply chains were linked to cotton sourced from Xinjiang and state-sponsored labour transfers. It has not responded to the findings.
Free People
In March 2020, researchers identified Free People as one of at least 82 global brands whose supply chains were highly likely to contain Uyghur forced labour. Free People, as well as its owner, Urban Outfitters, has not responded to the report’s findings.
General Electric
In March 2020, General Electric was named in ASPI’s report as one of at least 82 global brands whose supply chains were highly likely to contain Uyghur forced labour. The company stated it was not linked to the supplier named in the report.
General Motors
In March 2020, General Motors was named in a report by ASPI as one of many global brands whose supply chains were highly likely to contain Uyghur forced labour. General Motors has not responded to the report’s findings.
Jack Wolfskin
Jack Wolfskin was identified by researchers as one of many international brands whose supply chains are potentially linked to cotton sourced from Xinjiang and state-sponsored labour transfers. Isotope analysis has also found traces of Xinjiang cotton in Jack Wolfskin shirts. The company has not responded to the findings.
Tom Tailor
Shipping records have potentially linked Tom Tailor's supply chain to cotton sourced from Xinjiang and state-sponsored labour transfers. Isotope analysis has also found traces of Xinjiang cotton in Tom Tailor clothing. The company has not responded to the findings.
Urban Outfitters
In March 2020, researchers identified Urban Outfitters as one of at least 82 global brands whose supply chains were highly likely to contain Uyghur forced labour. Urban Outfitters has not responded to the report’s findings.
WE Fashion
WE Fashion was named in a November 2021 report as one of many international brands whose supply chains potentially contain forced labour. The company stated it was unaware of any links to the Uyghur Region in its supply chain and is a signatory of the End Uyghur Forced Labour campaign.
Xiaomi
In March 2020, Xiaomi was identified as one of many global brands whose supply chains were highly likely to contain Uyghur forced labour and labour transfers.
ZTE
In March 2020, ZTE was identified as one of many global brands whose supply chains were highly likely to contain Uyghur forced labour and labour transfers.