At BOA, we believe that happy people make better products. The process of making anything on either an industrial or artisan level is always the result of a series of human interactions. Humans are the key. Like most clothing companies, we do not make our own products, nor do we own any of the factories that do. We design, test, market and sell. These are our areas of strength. When considering new factories, or evaluating current ones, we take an approach that puts social and environmental practices on an equal part with quality standards and business requirements. All of our suppliers agree to sign and abide by our social responsibility charter that, among other things, guarantees a respectable living wage for their workers and safe working conditions.