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.
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.
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.
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.