--- title: Key Compliance Risks for Apparel Businesses in 2025 description: Sedex's latest infographic reveals the key compliance risks facing apparel businesses today, based on our Sedex data from tens of thousands of supplier audits worldwide. --- # See the Hidden Risks in Apparel Supply Chains — and How to Fix Them  Across the apparel industry, supply chain leaders are under mounting pressure to address labour violations, wage issues, unsafe conditions, and environmental risks. But without full visibility, most problems go unseen — until it’s too late.  This infographic reveals the key compliance risks facing apparel businesses today, based on Sedex data from tens of thousands of supplier audits worldwide. You'll gain insight into:  Health & safety findings Labor rights violations Wage and working hour issues Environmental non-compliances ![AdobeStock_224720045](https://info.sedex.com/hubfs/Images/AdobeStock_224720045.jpeg "AdobeStock_224720045") ##### What You’ll Learn Where the highest-risk issues occur in apparel supply chains The business impact of non-compliance (from fines to reputational damage)  How Sedex tools help you take action — with visibility, insights, and verified suppliers  ### Build a More Transparent, Responsible Apparel Supply Chain Download the infographic to uncover where your greatest risks may be hiding — and learn how Sedex can help you manage them proactively. [ Download the Free Infographic ](https://info.sedex.com/key-compliance-risks-facing-apparel-businesses-today#section-1) ![AdobeStock_219650536](https://info.sedex.com/hubfs/Images/AdobeStock_219650536.jpeg "AdobeStock_219650536") ##  Explore more content like this [![Human Rights Due Diligence - Blog](https://info.sedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20images/Human%20Rights%20Due%20Diligence%20-%20Blog.jpg?width=360&name=Human%20Rights%20Due%20Diligence%20-%20Blog.jpg) ](https://www.sedex.com/blog/how-to-implement-human-rights-due-diligence-in-your-supply-chain/) [**BLOG** ##### **Human Rights Due Diligence in your Supply Chain ** ](https://www.sedex.com/blog/how-to-implement-human-rights-due-diligence-in-your-supply-chain/) [ READ THE BLOG ](https://www.sedex.com/blog/how-to-implement-human-rights-due-diligence-in-your-supply-chain/) [![Apparel eBook - Blog](https://info.sedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Blog%20images/Apparel%20eBook%20-%20Blog.jpg?width=360&name=Apparel%20eBook%20-%20Blog.jpg) ](https://info.sedex.com/guide-for-supply-chain-leaders-in-the-global-fashion-industry?hsLang=en) [**GUIDE** ##### **Strategic Guide for Supply Chain Leaders in the Global Fashion Industry** ](https://info.sedex.com/guide-for-supply-chain-leaders-in-the-global-fashion-industry?hsLang=en) [ DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE ](https://info.sedex.com/guide-for-supply-chain-leaders-in-the-global-fashion-industry?hsLang=en) [![Sedex_Make_Sustainability_Count_(TEI)_-_Header_01](https://info.sedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Email%20Headers/Deep%20Headers/Sedex_Make_Sustainability_Count_(TEI)_-_Header_01.jpg?width=360&name=Sedex_Make_Sustainability_Count_(TEI)_-_Header_01.jpg) ](https://info.sedex.com/total-economic-impact-of-sedex?hsLang=en) [**REPORT** ##### **The Total Economic Impact™ of Sedex** ](https://info.sedex.com/total-economic-impact-of-sedex?hsLang=en) [ READ THE REPORT ](https://info.sedex.com/total-economic-impact-of-sedex?hsLang=en)