We believe that we have a responsibility to source our products in a legal, ethical and responsible manner consistent with the highest standards. It is in place to clearly communicate our expectations to our suppliers and to monitor and improve working conditions at the facilities that manufacture products for OUTERBANKS. 

We are proud of our efforts to monitor and improve working conditions around the world. We are pleased to provide more information about these efforts so that you, our customer, can be confident in your decision to purchase OUTERBANKS. 

As a company affected by the European Human Rights Act we are providing the following information about our program and our efforts to source our products responsibly. The purpose of the law is to provide customers with the information they need to make responsible and informed purchasing decisions. Specifically, the information we have provided explains how we are working to evaluate and address any risks of slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain. 

At OUTERBANKS, we see great potential in the challenge of creating a 100% transparent supply chain and business operations. A transparent business relationship is a key pillar of a successful cooperation. There this is something that is of high value within our sourcing strategy. We know that our best way of creating scalable impact is to measure to manage our full supply chain and the most important enabler is transparency. 

We also acknowledge the importance of being transparent towards our consumers and do our utmost to share information continuously to build trust and credibility. We have also shared our sustainability strategies as well as our factory base online to promote transparency within the industry. 

OUTERBANKS believes that the only way towards meeting our sustainable goals is to accelerate traceability and measurable improvements by demanding transparency. 

BRAND PROTECTION

OUTERBANKS is fully committed to the protection of its brand and the defense of its rich heritage as the original in preppy sportswear with European sophistication.

Safeguarding our values

In order to safeguard our core values of authenticity, innovation, and passion, OUTERBANKS’ intellectual property rights are protected by a dedicated team in partnership with public authorities around the world.

An authentic brand

Remaining an authentic brand is of the highest importance to OUTERBANKS. Counterfeiting goes against fair and legitimate trade and is disrespectful of labor standards, safety standards, and environmental norms. Accordingly, fighting counterfeiting is part of OUTERBANKS’ corporate social responsibility.

Fighting counterfeits

Fighting counterfeits is also in the interest of our clients, partners, and employees, helping to protect the brand’s ability to continue to invest and innovate. OUTERBANKS distributes their products exclusively and only through their online store to always ensure authenticity and premium quality of their products combined with impeccable standard of services.