Fairtrade Foundation news and archive

Sustainably farmed cotton five times less damaging

London - The environmental and social footprint of Fairtrade cotton is five times lower than conventionally produced cotton, new research from the Fairtrade Foundation has revealed. The research released to coincide with Fashion Revolution Week 2017, reveals that Fairtrade farming methods were 97 percent lower for the social elements and 31...

Fashion

Epona joins new Fairtrade Textile Programme

Ethical clothing company Epona has become the first UK business to back the Fairtrade Textile Programme, developed by the Fairtrade Foundation. The scheme is the first of its kind for fashion companies and monitors every stage of the supply chain from cotton field to factory, as well as helping to improve business practices by enforcing fair...

Fashion

Aldi launches Fairtrade certified cotton t-shirts

Budget supermarket chain Aldi is launching its first range of T-shirts made from Fairtrade certified cotton for the UK market as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable sourcing. The range of women’s and men’s T-shirts launched in Aldi stores across the UK to mark Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs until March 13, and costs from 3.99 pounds...

Fashion

Fairtrade sales grow by 12%

The Fairtrade Foundation has launched its annual Fairtrade Fortnight with news that sales continue to outperform overall commercial trends with double digit growth in 2011, which looks set to grow further in 2012. Estimated retail sales of Fairtrade products in 2011 reached £1.32bn, a 12 per cent increase on sales of £1.17bn in 2010. This covers...

Fashion

Ethical Fashion Forum Innovation Award 2010

Winners of the Innovation Awards were announced at an exclusive industry event at The Hospital Club in London. Launched by the Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF), the industry body for ethical fashion, the Innovation competition is aimed at supporting emerging designers and businesses in the ethical fashion arena. Celebrities, fashion leaders,...