Ethical clothing means different things to different people. Some people prioritise organic cotton, others are more concerned about the working conditions for those making the clothing, whilst others want to to protect the people growing the cotton. These three don’t have to be mutually exclusive, many people will be concerned about all of these factors. […]
Fairtrade Clothing
Why is sustainable clothing important?
At A.M. Custom Clothing we often talk about sustainable clothing, whether it be Organic Clothing, Climate Neutral Clothing, Fairtrade Clothing, or other forms of Ethical Clothing. Each of these cover a different aspect of “sustainability”, and knowing the difference between the aspects can help you decide which of our sustainable clothing ranges meets your needs, […]
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 […]
Is ethical clothing more expensive?
In the research that we have conducted, and in our day to day operations, we have noticed that there is a perception that ethical clothing, such as Fairtrade and organic clothing is more expensive. At client meetings, on the phone and by email we hear “I really want to buy Fairtrade, but I’m just not […]
What is Ethical Clothing?
Ethics (or the lack of) is something that has been in the news a lot over the past few years, particularly when something horrible happens in another country. Ethics are sometimes referred to as morals, or principles. Essentially, they are basic principles of decent human behaviour. Consideration of the human rights of others, equality for […]
What is Fairtrade Fortnight? A beginner’s guide
With Fairtrade Fortnight fast approaching we felt we should answer the burning question, what exactly is Fairtrade Fortnight and what does it entail? Fairtrade Fortnight happens once every year, where 2 weeks are set aside to raise awareness for Fairtrade products and producers. The annual campaign is organized and promoted by the Fairtrade Foundation, making […]
Product of the week: Men’s Fairtrade V-Neck T-Shirt
We’ve been debating in the A.M. Custom Clothing office what the best way to showcase our favourite products is. So we decided to launch a new series on our blog called ‘Product of the Week’, where each week the team will pick a product to focus on and explain why we love it. This week […]
Fairtrade Friday – Onesies
So Fairtrade Friday is normally about promoting other Fairtrade brands we love, use or have discovered and feel are worth sharing. However this week we want to cover one of our own products, having found them to be really quite popular. This week we want to introduce you to our Fairtrade Onesie! Now this is […]
Fairtrade Friday – People Tree
This Fairtrade Friday, we’re want to introduce you to People Tree, a brand that you have quite possibly heard of before, as a result of them being leaders in the Fair Trade movement, through fashion. The brand was founded by Sofia Minney who’s journey began in advertising, within this industry she got to see the […]
Fairtrade Friday – Pants to Poverty
Friday has come round again and no doubt you are looking forward to the weekend! We’re here with some lunch time reading for you, introducing you to another Fairtrade brand, for our regular Fairtrade Friday post. This week, we want to introduce you to ‘Pants to Poverty’, a brilliant London based brand selling, (you guessed […]
