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COP28: Ganni, Fashion Revolution and more discuss sustainably clothing 10 billion people

Diversity is an inescapable part of any discussion that aims to tackle the topic of sustainability. This was a focal point of the panel talk ‘How to Clothe 10 Billion People Sustainably’, part of this year’s COP28 and moderated by Muchaneta ten Napel. In order to select a cohesive yet contrasting line up of participants, the founder of fashion...

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Primark announces Fairtrade partnership for new skincare line

A new skincare line by Primark will include Fairtrade certified beauty products as part of a new partnership between the fast fashion retailer and product certification company. The new beauty products, set to launch in the retailer’s 14 markets, will consist of body butter, bath oil, face cream, cleansing balm, multi-function balm and hand...

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Fairtrade now possible for ready-to-wear: first sewing factory certified

Official Fairtrade seals have so far only been found on agricultural products such as coffee, bananas, tea or even cotton. Indian garment manufacturer Purecotz is now the first textile factory that has been certified according to the Fairtrade textile standard. Pioneering more fairness in the textile sector With the certification, Purecotz...

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White Stuff unveils sustainability plans for AW19

Fashion and lifestyle brand White Stuff has stated that it is committing to using only sustainably sourced cotton by 2024, as part of its ‘Doing Good Stuff’ sustainability plans. The move is part of the British retailer’s plans to become a more sustainable brand, and will see it launching a number of product ranges for autumn/winter 2019 that...

Fashion

Atelier Swarovski to launch first Fairtrade gold collection

Atelier Swarovski is set to launch its first fine jewellery collection in Fairtrade Gold at jewellery show Baselworld, which benefits miners and the environment in Peru. The latest Atelier Swarovski collection is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to “conscious luxury” and is made with Swarovski created diamonds and Fairtrade gold, to puts...

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Fashion and Fairtrade: open doors for public and policymakers

The Fairtrade Foundation will today mark the start of Fairtrade Fortnight with a call for Commonwealth leaders to prioritise sustainable development. Fairtrade, of course, changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing countries. For the fashion industry, fair...

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Topshop fairtrade fashion

Topshop is going sustainable and is introducing its first fashion fairtrade collection, to hit stores end of February. Just in time for the festival season, the collection, called Snake Valley consists of 11 pieces inspired by "the gypsy rocker trend" that's part of the Seventies zeitgeist this season. Pieces include fringed jackets and tops,...

Fashion

Fairtrade increase

The worldwide demand for fairtrade cotton has doubled over the passed year according to the annual report Fairtrade Labeling Organisations International (FLO). All over the world consumers spent over 2.3 billion euros on Fairtrade certified products in 2007. This represents a 47% increase on the previous year and means that over 1.5 million...

Fashion

Fairtrade Increases By 50 Per Cent

Perhaps the celebrity endorsement of fair trade has finally struck a cord, as UK sales of Fairtrade products increased by 50 per cent to £140m last year, according to new figures from the Fairtrade Foundation. The figures were released by the foundation, which awards the Fairtrade mark, to coincide with the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight 2005,...