In recent years, it’s become almost the norm for United States-based clothing designers to manufacture their products in other countries. But from thousands of miles away, it is not easy for designers to ensure that the factories they’re working with are truly reliable, trustworthy, and ethical. Maderight is a startup in our current class that streamlines and simplifies the way that clothing companies source global manufacturers. With access to a network of 49 factories in 5 countries, Maderight ensures that clothing designers are hooked up with manufacturers that are vetted for good quality control, logistics, and labor practices. TechCrunch’s Catherine Shu wrote about Maderight in a story published this week: “As an intermediary between brands and companies, Maderight provides