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Certifications that Every Sustainable Fashion Brand Should Know

Certifications that Every Sustainable Fashion Brand Should Know

Certifications are very useful tools that help brands communicate and transmit to their customers their actions and practices in terms of sustainability.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 11th, 2022|3:07 PM
Naturtex: The Original Fair-Trade Cotton Textile Mill

Naturtex: The Original Fair-Trade Cotton Textile Mill

Peru's Naturtex was the first organic cotton manufacturer of its kind to be certified as Fair Trade in the Americas. The Lima-based mill continues to export organic fabrics to a global clientele, while nurturing a sustainable way of life for local farmers and weavers in the region.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 21st, 2015|9:00 AM
What Constitutes Ethical Sourcing Anyway?

What Constitutes Ethical Sourcing Anyway?

Despite the fact that ethical sourcing can be quite an intangible concept, loosely and differently defined by each company or entity, it’s something today’s consumers are increasingly demanding of the brands they buy from, which renders it required for success.
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|November 12th, 2015|5:26 PM
Fair Trade International: What Is it and How Does it Work?
Sustainability Governance

Fair Trade International: What Is it and How Does it Work?

Offering an ethical alternative to conventional trade, Fair Trade works to assure consumers that the product they buy meets special social, economic, and environmental standards.
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|October 31st, 2021|6:17 PM
Fairtrade and International Trade Centre Advances on its Agenda 2030 with a Sustainability Partnership
Sustainability Governance

Fairtrade and International Trade Centre Advances on its Agenda 2030 with a Sustainability Partnership

The two organizations signed a new agreement aimed at promoting climate change adaptation and gender empowerment among smallholder farmers and enabling them to access new markets.
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|March 28th, 2023|5:56 PM
6 Fairtrade Certified Cotton Clothing Manufacturers Leading in Ethical Textiles
Sustainability Standards News

6 Fairtrade Certified Cotton Clothing Manufacturers Leading in Ethical Textiles

Businesses must adhere to three stages: sourcing Fairtrade-certified cotton, engaging certified processors, and meeting Fairtrade standards for production to carry the Fairtrade Cotton Mark.
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|March 27th, 2024|5:39 PM
The Crucial Importance of Fairtrade Certification for Sustainable Textile Businesses
Sustainability Standards News

The Crucial Importance of Fairtrade Certification for Sustainable Textile Businesses

Fairtrade certification signifies a profound commitment to ethical production, social justice, and environmental stewardship, crucial for sustainable textile businesses aligning with their core values and objectives.
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|March 27th, 2024|3:13 PM
Fairtrade Research Finds a Third of Consumers Overlook Ethical Easter Eggs Over Price Assumptions
Sustainability Standards News

Fairtrade Research Finds a Third of Consumers Overlook Ethical Easter Eggs Over Price Assumptions

Fairtrade research reveals 31% of consumers overlook ethical Easter eggs due to perceived higher costs amidst a cost of living crisis, as reported by Neill Barston.
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|March 28th, 2024|4:51 PM
How Laude The Label Supports Women all Over the World

How Laude The Label Supports Women all Over the World

Ran by women, for women, sustainable fashion brand and Fair Trade Federation and B Corp member Laude The Label creates minimalist designs with eco-friendly materials.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 7th, 2022|11:59 AM
Fairtrade International Announces Sandra Uwera as New Global CEO

Fairtrade International Announces Sandra Uwera as New Global CEO

Ms. Uwera comes to Fairtrade with a wealth of experience in Eastern and Southern Africa and brings a unique set of skills, perspectives, and relationships to lead Fairtrade into the future.
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|May 3rd, 2022|5:11 PM