Effective date: 2026
Website: DonCapi.com
Brand: DonCapi™
Email: Ciao@DonCapi.com
DonCapi™ is committed to building a clothing and lifestyle brand with integrity, respect and responsibility.
This Modern Slavery & Ethical Sourcing Statement explains our position on modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, exploitation and ethical sourcing within our business and supply chain.
DonCapi™ is a developing UK-based fashion ecommerce brand. We may work with suppliers, fulfilment partners, print-on-demand providers, dropshipping partners, couriers, payment providers, technology providers and other service providers.
We recognise that clothing and fashion supply chains can involve risks relating to labour standards, working conditions, subcontracting, manufacturing transparency and supplier oversight. DonCapi™ aims to grow carefully and responsibly.
1. Who We Are
DonCapi™
41 Norman Avenue
London
N22 5ES
United Kingdom
Email: Ciao@DonCapi.com
Website: DonCapi.com
In this statement, “DonCapi™”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to DonCapi™.
2. Purpose of This Statement
This statement explains:
- our commitment to opposing modern slavery;
- how we think about ethical sourcing;
- what we expect from suppliers and partners;
- how we aim to manage supply chain risks;
- how customers, suppliers or workers can raise concerns;
- how we intend to improve our approach as DonCapi™ grows.
This statement is intended to be transparent and practical. It does not claim that DonCapi™ has a fully audited global supply chain at this stage. Instead, it sets out the standards we expect and the steps we aim to take.
3. Legal Context
Modern slavery can include:
- slavery;
- servitude;
- forced or compulsory labour;
- human trafficking;
- debt bondage;
- exploitation;
- child labour;
- labour abuse;
- coercion;
- restriction of movement;
- withholding wages or identity documents.
The UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires certain large commercial organisations to publish annual statements about steps taken to prevent modern slavery in their business and supply chains.
DonCapi™ is publishing this statement voluntarily as part of our commitment to responsible business practice.
If DonCapi™ later meets the legal reporting threshold or other legal requirements, this statement should be reviewed and updated into a formal annual modern slavery statement.
4. Our Position on Modern Slavery
DonCapi™ has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and child exploitation.
We do not knowingly support, use, approve or tolerate:
- forced labour;
- bonded labour;
- prison labour used unlawfully or exploitatively;
- child labour;
- human trafficking;
- unsafe or abusive working conditions;
- withholding of identity documents;
- unlawful wage deductions;
- coercion, threats or intimidation;
- discrimination, harassment or abuse;
- exploitation of vulnerable workers;
- hidden subcontracting designed to avoid labour standards.
We expect our suppliers and partners to take the same position.
5. Our Business and Supply Chain
DonCapi™ may sell clothing and related fashion items, including:
- T-shirts;
- hoodies;
- sweatshirts;
- joggers;
- trousers;
- caps;
- socks;
- accessories;
- seasonal drops;
- limited collections;
- print-on-demand products;
- supplier-direct products.
Our supply chain may include:
- garment manufacturers;
- wholesalers;
- print-on-demand providers;
- embroidery providers;
- dropshipping suppliers;
- fulfilment warehouses;
- packaging suppliers;
- couriers and delivery partners;
- ecommerce technology providers;
- payment providers;
- marketing and customer support tools.
Some products may be produced, packed or shipped by third-party suppliers or fulfilment partners.
6. Fashion Supply Chain Risk
We recognise that fashion and clothing supply chains can carry risks, including:
- low-paid labour;
- subcontracting;
- migrant worker exploitation;
- unsafe factories;
- excessive working hours;
- poor visibility over lower-tier suppliers;
- counterfeit or unverified goods;
- misleading sustainability claims;
- weak auditing practices;
- production pressure during busy seasons;
- lack of transparency in global manufacturing.
Because of this, DonCapi™ aims to work with suppliers and partners that can demonstrate appropriate standards, reliability and respect for workers.
7. Supplier Expectations
DonCapi™ expects suppliers and fulfilment partners to operate lawfully and ethically.
Suppliers should:
- comply with applicable labour laws;
- avoid forced, bonded or trafficked labour;
- avoid child labour;
- pay workers lawfully;
- provide safe working conditions;
- respect working time rules;
- treat workers with dignity;
- avoid discrimination and harassment;
- avoid unauthorised or hidden subcontracting;
- provide accurate product and sourcing information;
- maintain reasonable records;
- cooperate with reasonable questions about labour standards and sourcing.
Where possible, DonCapi™ will prefer suppliers that can show responsible sourcing practices, clear product information and credible fulfilment standards.
8. Supplier Selection
When choosing suppliers, DonCapi™ may consider:
- product quality;
- reliability;
- location and delivery times;
- customer reviews;
- return handling;
- transparency;
- branding and packaging options;
- communication quality;
- labour and ethical standards;
- platform reputation;
- available supplier policies;
- whether products appear genuine and lawful.
We aim to avoid suppliers where there are clear warning signs of exploitation, counterfeit products, misleading claims, poor transparency or unreliable fulfilment.
9. Print-on-Demand and Dropshipping Partners
DonCapi™ may use print-on-demand, supplier-direct or dropshipping partners to reduce upfront stock risk and allow products to be produced or shipped after customer orders.
We recognise that this model can reduce waste but may also reduce direct visibility over manufacturing and fulfilment.
For that reason, we aim to work with reputable partners and review available information about their production standards, fulfilment locations, product quality and business practices.
As DonCapi™ grows, we aim to improve supplier review and product testing.
10. Product Testing and Quality Checks
DonCapi™ aims to test products where practical before promoting them heavily.
Product checks may include:
- ordering samples;
- checking fabric quality;
- checking print or embroidery quality;
- checking fit and sizing;
- reviewing packaging;
- reviewing delivery times;
- checking supplier communication;
- checking return handling;
- monitoring customer complaints;
- removing products that do not meet our standards.
Quality issues can sometimes indicate deeper supply chain or supplier reliability problems, so we treat recurring issues seriously.
11. Ethical Sourcing Standards
DonCapi™ aims to build around the following ethical sourcing principles:
- respect for workers;
- lawful employment;
- safe working conditions;
- no forced labour;
- no child exploitation;
- honest product information;
- responsible supplier choice;
- transparency where possible;
- customer trust;
- continuous improvement.
We do not claim perfection. We do commit to improving as the brand grows.
12. Responsible Pricing
DonCapi™ wants to offer customers fair value, but we recognise that extremely low prices can sometimes hide poor labour practices or unrealistic production standards.
When pricing products, we aim to balance:
- customer affordability;
- product quality;
- supplier reliability;
- ethical concerns;
- delivery standards;
- long-term brand trust.
We do not want DonCapi™ to be built on exploitation.
13. Packaging and Branding
Where DonCapi™ uses branded packaging, labels, hangtags, printed items or inserts, we aim to source these through suppliers that operate lawfully and responsibly.
We may review packaging suppliers for:
- quality;
- accuracy;
- material claims;
- fulfilment reliability;
- worker and production standards where information is available.
14. Sustainability and Environmental Claims
DonCapi™ will aim to be honest about sustainability.
We will avoid making misleading claims such as “eco-friendly”, “sustainable”, “ethical”, “carbon neutral” or similar unless we have a reasonable basis for the claim.
Where products use organic cotton, recycled materials, vegan inks, responsible packaging or similar features, we aim to describe those features accurately and avoid exaggeration.
15. No Counterfeit Goods
DonCapi™ does not support counterfeit products.
We do not knowingly sell fake branded goods or products that infringe another brand’s rights.
If we discover that a supplier has provided counterfeit, misleading or infringing products, we may remove the product, stop using the supplier and take further action where appropriate.
16. Red Flags We Watch For
DonCapi™ may treat the following as warning signs:
- prices that appear unrealistically low;
- unclear supplier identity;
- no reliable contact information;
- poor or inconsistent product quality;
- repeated customer complaints;
- suspiciously copied brand designs;
- fake certification claims;
- refusal to answer reasonable supplier questions;
- unclear production location;
- unusual delivery problems;
- evidence of worker abuse or exploitation;
- hidden subcontracting concerns;
- negative credible reports about labour conditions.
Where concerns arise, we may pause, review or remove the supplier or product.
17. Training and Awareness
As DonCapi™ grows, we aim to improve awareness of modern slavery and ethical sourcing risks.
This may include:
- reviewing government and ICO-style business guidance where relevant;
- learning about fashion supply chain risks;
- keeping supplier records;
- documenting supplier checks;
- reviewing customer complaints;
- improving internal policies;
- improving product approval processes.
If DonCapi™ hires staff, contractors or support agents, we may provide appropriate guidance on identifying and reporting supplier or fulfilment concerns.
18. Reporting Concerns
Customers, suppliers, workers or other third parties can report concerns about modern slavery, labour abuse, counterfeit goods, unsafe products or unethical sourcing.
Contact:
Please include:
- the product name or supplier, if known;
- order number, if relevant;
- details of the concern;
- links, photos or documents, if available;
- your contact details if you want a reply.
We will review credible concerns and consider appropriate action.
19. How We May Respond to Concerns
Depending on the concern, DonCapi™ may:
- review the product;
- contact the supplier;
- request further information;
- pause product listings;
- remove products from sale;
- stop working with a supplier;
- issue customer updates where needed;
- improve our product checks;
- report matters to appropriate authorities where required or appropriate.
We will not knowingly continue to use suppliers where we have clear evidence of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour or serious worker exploitation.
20. Record Keeping
We aim to keep reasonable records of:
- supplier details;
- product sources;
- sample orders;
- quality checks;
- supplier concerns;
- customer complaints;
- corrective actions;
- removed products or suppliers;
- policy updates.
Record keeping helps us improve accountability as DonCapi™ grows.
21. Continuous Improvement
DonCapi™ is at an early stage. We aim to improve our ethical sourcing approach over time.
Future improvements may include:
- stronger supplier onboarding checks;
- supplier questionnaires;
- written supplier standards;
- sample testing before launch;
- product traceability improvements;
- public supplier information where appropriate;
- clearer sustainability information;
- annual review of this statement;
- better complaint and escalation procedures;
- stronger packaging and labelling checks.
22. Customer Transparency
We aim to be honest with customers.
Where products are made-to-order, print-on-demand, supplier-direct or fulfilled by third parties, we aim to provide clear information where it matters to the customer, especially around:
- delivery times;
- returns;
- sizing;
- product quality;
- materials;
- care instructions;
- fulfilment expectations.
23. Relationship With Other Policies
This statement should be read alongside:
- Privacy Policy;
- Cookie Policy;
- Terms and Conditions;
- Returns & Refunds Policy;
- Delivery Policy;
- Complaints Policy;
- Accessibility Statement;
- Size Guide;
- any Sustainability or Product Quality page we publish.
24. Review of This Statement
This statement was prepared in 2026.
We aim to review this statement periodically, especially if:
- DonCapi™ adds new suppliers;
- DonCapi™ changes fulfilment model;
- DonCapi™ starts holding stock;
- DonCapi™ expands internationally;
- DonCapi™ hires staff;
- legal obligations change;
- supply chain risks increase;
- customer or supplier concerns arise.
25. Contact DonCapi™
For questions about this statement or to report a concern, contact:
DonCapi™
41 Norman Avenue
London
N22 5ES
United Kingdom
Email: Ciao@DonCapi.com
Website: DonCapi.com
26. Brand Notice
DonCapi™ is a premium clothing and lifestyle brand. Any Italian-inspired, cinematic, luxury, old-world or characterful brand theme used on DonCapi.com is for lawful fashion branding and creative style only.
DonCapi™ does not promote unlawful activity, violence, intimidation, organised crime, harassment, exploitation or illegal conduct.
27. Copyright Notice
© 2026 – DonCapi™ – All rights reserved.