Tax-Free & Ethics
Our parent company, King Trading, is the only garment company in Bali with a tax-free license for the import of high-grade overseas fabrics, provided they are used to assemble production orders and shipped overseas.
This facility saves us 35% import tax allowing us to price your designs far lower than any other Swimwear producer on the island. We were awarded this prestigious license due to our compliance with all Balinese regulations on the ethical treatment of employees, such as providing full health insurance coverage for each employee, including their spouse and up to three children, encompassing all doctor’s visits, prescription medication, and hospitalizations. Additionally, we purify all the water used in producing our fabrics and the dyeing process before discharge, with any leftover fabric scraps donated to local charities.
We use the licence to import recycled fabrics produced from salvaged fishing nets & plastic bottles, helping keep our oceans that little bit healthier & the marine life we all depend on a little bit safer.
Note
95% of the fabrics in our production chain are imported via weekly flights from ECONYL®, Carvico® in Italy, and REPREVE® in the US.
We rarely use locally sourced low-quality Bali Swim fabrics.
Bali Street Mums
We contribute monthly to Bali Street Mums, a charity run by New Zealander Kim Farr, dedicated to helping Balinese children and mothers in need. They assist families who scavenge from garbage dumps and beg, protecting children from sex traffickers and misery.
Kim runs safe houses where children learn to read and write before enrolling in school. Families receive free healthcare, toiletries, clothing, and housing.
Kim’s goal is to break the cycle of despair that these families have been born into. Through Bali Street Mums, many families have experienced life-changing moments, such as having access to clean running water and proper toilets for the first time. To learn more about this inspiring cause, visit balistreetmums.org or reach out to Kim via WhatsApp.
Human Resources
- All employees received well above the min wage with 13 months’ salary a year. They receive two months’ wages for a vacation of up to 25 days.
- We provide free medical insurance to all our employees, including their spouses and children, covering doctor’s fees, prescription medications, & hospitalization.
- We provide a glass of fresh juice every lunch break, a hot cooked meal and vitamin supplements.
- Depending on the hours and days worked, overtime is paid at a rate of 1.5 and 3 times the hourly rate & is always optional.
- The work areas are all air-conditioned and offer working facilities comparable to those of any Western establishment.
