Ethical manufacturing ensures that workers are paid fairly, work in safe conditions, and are treated with respect — both in Australia and overseas. The global textile, clothing and footwear industry has a long history of exploitation, including low wages, unsafe workplaces, and coercion.

By prioritising local, Ethical Clothing Australia–accredited manufacturers, the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games reduce these risks, giving confidence that uniforms are made ethically. At the same time, supporting local manufacturers strengthens Australia’s textile, clothing and footwear industry. Many businesses are ready to scale up production for large contracts, invest in new equipment, and upskill their workforce. This helps create economic opportunities and ensures the Games leave a lasting, positive legacy for Australian industry.

You can help make Brisbane 2032 a Games that supports ethical manufacturing, worker protections, and local industry. Here’s how:

• Sign up to the newsletter – we’ll only be in contact with important updates and information.
• Write a letter to the Brisbane Organising Committee or to a politician – our tool makes it easy!
• Share a social media post with your networks to raise awareness.
• Sign the petition to show your support for locally and ethically made Olympic uniforms.
• Advocate to your community, colleagues, or suppliers about the importance of ethical procurement.
• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) if you are a local manufacturer ready to produce uniforms or other textile products for the Games.

Procurement is the process of sourcing goods and services — everything from uniforms and technology to venues and security.

Why is procurement important for Brisbane 2032?
The Games represent a huge opportunity to invest in Australia’s local textile, clothing, and footwear (TCF) industry. Large-scale purchases mean local businesses can hire more staff, invest in equipment, and grow their capacity.

Why focus on ethical procurement?
Long and complex supply chains can make it hard to ensure every worker is treated fairly, increasing the risk of exploitation. Ethical procurement helps protect workers’ rights and supports businesses that meet high employment standards.

Does the Brisbane Organising Committee support this approach?
Yes. The Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee (BOC) has stated that prioritising local industry and ethical procurement, including upholding human rights, is a key focus area for the Games.

By choosing local, accredited manufacturers, procurement keeps investment and jobs in Australia, strengthens local skills, and supports the long-term growth of the textile, clothing and footwear industry.

Ethical Clothing Australia accreditation gives assurance that workers are paid fairly, treated with respect, and work in safe conditions. It provides transparency and accountability for suppliers, meaning uniforms can be ethically made at scale for the Games.

Ethical Clothing Australia-accredited manufacturers are independently audited, and labelling allows anyone to see that products are ethically and locally made.

These assets are provided for three distinct audiences. To protect brand integrity, each audience must use only the files clearly labelled for them.

• Individuals (general public) – Use only the assets labelled for public use, intended for personal, educational or awareness-raising purposes.
• Partner organisations – Use the partner-approved files for communications, presentations and collaborative materials
• Accredited businesses – Use the assets marked for accredited use only. These reflect current accreditation status and approved applications.

Please check the section below to make sure you are using the correct assets.

Click the download button below to save the assets to your device. Once downloaded, you can use them in ways appropriate for your audience:

• Share a post on social media using the provided wording and images.

• Add an email signature using the supplied asset.

• Send a letter to your local MP with the pre-written template.

• Email your audience using the wording and imagery included in the folder.

Always use the assets as provided, without altering the content, to ensure messaging stays consistent.

The campaign logo lockups will be provided to accredited businesses only at this stage. If you have any questions around this, please contact us by phone or email.

Please see the steps below. When you download the zip file with the email signatures, you will find a word document with these instructions included.

Step 1: Copy your signature

• Open the email signature file.
• Select all of it and copy (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C).

Step 2: Open your email settings

• In Gmail: Settings → See all settings → General → Signature
• In Outlook: File → Options → Mail → Signatures
• In Apple Mail: Mail → Preferences → Signatures

Step 3: Paste your signature

• Create a new signature and paste (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V).
• Save changes.

Step 4: Add a link

• Highlight the text or image in your signature you want to link.
• Click the “Insert link” / chain icon.
• Enter the URL: ly/Sign-Uniform-Campaign
• Save changes.

Step 5: Test it

• Compose a new email and check that the signature appears correctly and the link works.

Click the download button to save a copy to your device.

The written information is intended as a guide and can be changed or personalised. Please do not use or alter the Ethical Clothing Australia trade mark logo or campaign logos in any way.

Yes, these assets can be used for free.

Contact the Ethical Clothing Australia team by phone or email.