Fair Wear vs Fairtrade Purchasing ethically sourced clothing can feel like a minefield. With so many accreditations and different brands to choose from, how do you know which products meet your ethical standards? Two of the ethical accreditations that you will come across frequently in the clothing industry are Fair Wear Foundation and Fairtrade. They […]
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Home School Online Resources – Learning About Fairtrade Cotton
While we don’t know much about teaching, as specialists in ethically & environmentally sourced printed t-shirts and clothing for organisations & brands, we know plenty about Fairtrade cotton. With it being Fashion Revolution Week, there has never been a better time to think about the people making our clothes. Millions of children across the UK […]
How to Choose a Quality Fabric
Choosing the right fabric for your sewing project is important. You need to consider several factors before beginning, ranging from color to durability. As well as taking the following things into consideration, you should also think about who inspires you. There are many great websites, like TwirlyGirl, which can give you some fantastic ideas about […]
How much does a Fairtrade t-shirt cost?
This is a question that we get asked very often, and people are often pleasantly surprised. Naturally, there is a small premium to pay for our Organic, Fairtrade clothing, because the costs of producing products to the strict standards required to meet the standards set by all of the certifying bodies increases costs. In this […]
4 Reasons to Buy Organic Clothing for Your Baby or Child
You’ll have to make a lot of choices as a parent. And usually the information surrounding each choice is contradictory and not particularly clear, we’re not parenting experts, education professionals, nutritionists, or many other things. But, we do know about organic clothing, so we thought we’d try to give some no nonsense information on this […]