Looking for organic clothing that is different and stylish, yet kind on the environment? Instead of mass produced, department store clothing, you'll find unique, exciting and natural ranges of eco-friendly and fair trade clothing in this section. Ethically produced under fair trade conditions without using child labour and sweat shops.
www.organicboutique.co.uk is an ethical online store selling a stunning range of organic cotton and denim clothes. Buy dresses, jeans, shorts, tops, skirts and beachwear online!
Adili is the Swahili word for 'ethical and just'. As a company Adili believes that it is possible for fashion to be both stylish and made in an ethical and just way; in a way that gives rather than takes from people and the planet; in a way that upholds the dignity of those along the supply chain.
Gossypium is an ethical clothing brand, specialising in the sale of Organic Fairtrade cotton products. All Gossypium products are designed in house, and cotton is bought from farmers at a premium price, produced without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
Eka is a fairtrade brand that is committed to producing high quality, lovely accessories for the concientious buyer. Handmade in Auroville India, where the proceeds from trade go to develop the town and surrounding landscape. www.ekawear.com/eka/
adila (just & fair) launched their internet boutique of Fashion Accessories, Interiors and Art, July 2006. The idea was simple, combine ethical production and fair trade practices with innovative, exciting design. Traditional skills have been applied to discarded materials such as paper, plastic and cotton to create contemporary, functional, unique, funky well designed products. The first adila collection has been personally sourced from township, farm and community projects based in South Africa. Working only with producers and designers who adhere to fair trade and ethical production. adila (just & fair) is a member of BAFTS (British Association of Fair Trade Shops) and a recognised fair trade importer. www.adila.co.uk/
Mystique specialises in Fair Trade Clothing & Gifts using natural textiles and dyes, among their popular clothing lines are Nomads, Gringo and Indian Connection which offer excellent value for great fabrics and designs. They also have a wide range of fair trade gifts from Tibetan singing bowls to hanging elephant mobiles. www.mystiquegifts.co.uk/
Lumineri believe in sourcing beautiful natural products and supporting traditional crafts from around the world and in doing so help to enhance lives and aid their economic development. Lumineri fulfil this by a commitment to continually strive to exceed customers’ expectations; to buy, sell and use natural and environmentally friendly products, enhancing and enriching lives throughout the world by means of fair trade.100% pashmina Luxury hand woven pashmina scarves, mufflers, stoles and shawls are in. Special orders taken for Baby blankets, throws and blankets in 100% pashmina and combination of pure silk qualities. www.lumineri.co.uk/
Bishopston Trading Company is a pioneer fairtrade company who have been trading with their producer partners in South India for 22 years. They are importers, retailers and wholesalers of Fairtrade certified organic cotton clothing for women and children. Members of IFAT and BAFTS and licencees of the Fairtrade Foundation. www.bishopstontrading.co.uk/
Cebra sells exclusive fair trade and eco friendly fashion and home accessories, fair trade gifts, garden decor and organic vegan skin care. Your purchase really makes a difference, because you know you are supporting small producers making sure that ancient crafts and traditional skills are preserved. www.cebraonline.com/
Lovethatstuff imports classic clothing for work and every day. They have a wonderful, eclectic range of jewellery and vibrant, practical jute shoppers. Buy online or visit their monthly fair trade market in Brighton. They love their stuff – they hope you do too. www.lovethatstuff.co.uk/
Handloom shop is a home based fairtrade shop that sells products from charity organisations, cooperatives and self help groups who work amongst disadvantaged people in India. They work in close partnership with these organisations which are personally known to them. The Handloom shop was started in response to the need for an outlet to sell their products. www.handloomshop.co.uk/
Etiko Fair Trade is an internet retailer offering a wide selection of stylish, high quality and great value Fair Trade Bags and Accessories. All of their goods are sourced from BAFTS registered importers and wholesalers, so they can be sure that the highest ethical standards are maintained in the production of the Bags, Hats, Scarves, Belts, Sarongs, Bandanas and Gloves that they sell. Their ethical approach to business means that they always treat their customers and suppliers with respect and honesty which means that you should be delighted when dealing with them. www.stores.ebay.co.uk/Etiko-Fair-Trade
Freeset is a leading supplier of fair trade and ethical bags. Using recycled and natural materials, each bag tells a story of a journey to freedom. Custom made bags are also available and can provide the perfect ethical solution for your organisation. Freeset is an approved supplier with BAFTS. www.freesetbags.co.uk/
Eco-Boudoir - Luxury with a Conscience. Eco-Boudoir offer luxury items, designed to the highest standard and with the lowest environmental impact possible. Extensive research has found them the finest natural materials and they use production processes that respect the environment. They are proud to travel the extra mile to find suppliers who make a living without damaging their surroundings. They minimise air miles wherever they can and trade fairly supporting skilled workers and their local community. Fabrics used: organic silk, hemp silk, organic cotton, vegetable tanned leather, bamboo. Production is in the UK and Italy. Fall in love with Eco-Boudoir. www.eco-boudoir.com/
Ethika Boutique offers the ultimate in exquisite ethical fashion. Every single garment created is a genuine work of art, and a timeless gem for stylish woman's wardrobe. Collections are created with the finest silks, dupions, cottons, with inspiring cutwork, hand embroidery and timeless prints. Prepare to be surprised. Each item is made to order, and delivery is within 3 weeks. They are happy to work on bespoke items. Ethika will eliminate poverty in Pakistan by empowering women workers through trade and allocates 25% of all profits on garments sold to the orphans in Pakistan. www.ethikaboutique.com/
Frank & Faith is a socially conscious clothing label launched by fashion designer and buyer, "Faith", and her Chartered Accountant husband, "Frank". Their founding philosophy is that their clothes look beautiful and fashionable but are manufactured in an ethical and sustainable way. Frank & Faith clothes will always use organic, recycled or sustainable yarns and fabrics, be made ethically, and with equal importance – will always be fashionable. www.frankandfaith.com/
Feral is a London based brand of ethical clothing. They supply ethical T-shirts with cutting edge sustainability designs. Feral gives at least 10% of any profit to the climate group. If their profits rise they will commit a higher percentage to measures to address global warming. Feral T-shirts are warm and comfortable, they are fairly traded in excellent quality 100% organic cotton. Feral is for the person about the planet. www.feralinternational.com/
Stunning Dark Star gothic witchy pagan and romantic medieval clothing and cloaks. Green man Eco Warrior T shirts. Alchemy gothic pewter. Celtic Art, medieval, astrology and new age gifts. Talismans and pentacles and more. www.sharpe-designs.com/
Cause + Affect love wearing cool clothes but hate not knowing how they're made. They don't want to have to compromise their own personal ethics in order to enjoy wearing designer clothes so they've started Cause + Affect to design and manufacture clothing for ethical living. www.causeandaffect.co.uk/
Cool Green Attitude is an ethical and socially responsible clothing company. Their organic cotton and bamboo clothing help children and adults to think and feel good about themselves all day long. These clothes are more than just something to wear they are also something to think about. Inspirational words and refreshingly different designs featuring Buddy for Teens, Kids and Baby help to reinforce and teach children good values, qualities and boost confidence. The adult’s organic t shirt range for Women and Men help you to stay aware and be your highest self throughout the day.
Their clothing is certified organicby the Soil Association and the designs are screen printed using “organic” water based inks that are chemical free and do not harm the environment, us or our children.HOW COOL IS THAT?www.coolgreenattitude.com
For every Bam item of clothing you buy, they will plant a tree on your behalf in the South American rainforest! Stylish ranges that support the environment. www.bambooclothing.co.uk/
EDUN is a socially conscious clothing company launched by Ali Hewson and Bono with New York clothing designer Rogan Gregory. The company's mission is to create beautiful clothing while fostering sustainable employment in developing areas of the world. EDUN is at the forefront of organic clothing and ethical fashion.
Ecobtq have created a boutique where you can find innovative design and desirable fashion made from sustainable resources. They are stocked in luxury stores like Harvey Nichols and Liberty in London, and have been featured in glossy magazines such as Vogue and ID magazine. www.ecobtq.com/
Vibrant, original fabrics and designs. Chandni Chowk specialises in designing textiles, which are then hand made in India and Bangladesh by wonderfully skilled crafts people to a very high quality. An exciting marriage of Eastern textile skills with a Western appeal. Their aim is to create a beautiful product whilst trying to minimise their impact on the environment and allow for human fulfilment at work. www.chandnichowk.co.uk/
Refine Trade is a Fair Trade business, set up to bring about change in a rich country, where we should be more concerned that our choices here effect the lives of others across the world. www.refinetrade.com/
Fair and Fabulous is for people who want to buy fair trade, organic, recycled and natural goods such as clothing, accessories, homeware, toys, gifts and even a few lotions and potions to keep you all looking beautiful! www.fairandfabulous.co.uk/
UniqLooks specialises in Eco Friendly Women Fashion Accessories. UniqLooks gives customers a very unique collection of Fashion Accessories. Scarves, Stoles made from Nettle Fabric are Eco Friendly and at the same time looks gorgeous. UniqLooks also sources purest pashmina products which are hand knitted and hard to find anywhere else. www.uniqlooks.com/
Mohenjo - online womenswear boutique for fair trade and 100% organic cotton clothing. Mohenjo exists out of a desire to create a collection of Fair Trade clothing that reflects current fashion trends whilst being 100% socially and environmentally friendly. Their collection is exclusive and their fabrics are hand woven and hand printed. All their garments are fair trade producted in India using 100% organic cotton. www.mohenjo.com/
Conscious Elegance, Ltd. offers gorgeous wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and ball gowns using only organic and sustainable materials and methods, all made-to-measure and hand-sewn in the UK. Their packaging is fully biodegradable and their shipping is carbon neutral. You can even recycle your gown with their free Christening Gown/Naming ceremony service for your future little ones. They believe that ethical can be beautiful. www.consciouselegance.co.uk/
The mission of edun LIVE is to help foster trade in Africa through high-volume sales of blank t-shirts to the wholesale market. From the fields where the cotton is picked to the final printing process, all edun LIVE products are 100% African, from grower to sewer.
Revolution – Fair Trade that doesn’t cost the earth. A wide range of fair trade clothing and babywear. They also stock Remarkable recycled stationery and Ecover cleaning products. www.revolutiontrade.co.uk/
Other useful Clothing providers
Arkadash have shops in Manchester and Leeds and a website selling contemporary fairtrade / sweatshop-free / organic / recycled clothing for adults, kids and babies. Plus shoes, organic bodycare and make-up, accessories and other goodies.
Fairtrade Boutique sells only the finest quality fair trade goods including jewellery, beauty products, style accessories, gifts and homewares.
Many Tribes stock Fair Trade clothing and accessories from well known brands such as People Tree as well as the quirkier independents from around the world. Choose from a beautiful range of silk dresses, organic cotton and handwoven pieces, leather pocket belts, natural fibres and leather handbags, and stunning jewellery.
P E T I V O Organic and fair trade clothing designed and produced according to socially conscious environmentally sustainable practices of Fair Trade criteria.
Reflective Circle offer ecological fashion clothes like yogawear, dresses and T-shirts for women. Their ecological fashion clothes are organic, sustainable and ethically produced. They work mainly within the sphere of fashion and their own line of clothes, but also within education and the design of social visions.
Remould Fair Trade Clothing is a Derbyshire based company selling fair trade women's and children's clothing, jewellery and accessories. They offer free UK postage. Join their mailing list and be entered into our competition to win a £10 Remould - Fair Trade Clothing voucher!
Spirals of Abundance Ethical suppliers of natural fibres including hemp, nettle and organic, handwoven, vegetable dyed cotton clothes. They also stock many wonderful gifts, incense, beeswax balms, singing bowls, handmade paper, felt and much more - handmade with care in Nepal.
The Urban Shop provides the UK's best choice of underground and emerging men's fashion taken from all areas of the urban arena. Men's street wear has never been more accessible with free delivery worldwide and backed up with a no quibble returns policy. Buy online from the vast selection of skate and surf wear, hip hop inspired clothing, artist designed t-shirts and hoodies.
Wizzardoreas Wardrobe aims to provide an extensive range of quality clothing, all from FAIR TRADE and ORGANIC suppliers. There is strong emphasis on quality as well as choice, and as such they seek only to provide stock from the world's finest manufacturers and designers of such clothing.