Conventionally grown cotton is often heavily treated with pesticides. It is one of the most intensively sprayed crops in the world, which brings with it major ecological damage. On top of that, it is usually coloured with dyes that can be toxic and finished with formaldehyde.
In contrast, organic cotton is grown without the use of pesticides in a more natural environment. Workers who grow and pick the cotton are treated fairer with less risk to health.
Enjoy the quality and softness of organically produced clothing.
“If people want to change, they will. If they don't want to, it's hard to make them do so. The current interest in the environment is a good thing. The best way to make a contribution in fashion is to promote the idea that a fundamental interest in preserving the environment is itself fashionable.” - Giorgio Armani
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!
Mystique's Fair Trade Clothing collection is from Nomads, Natural Nomads, Gringo Clothes and The Indian Connection. Which all use natural fabrics coloured with vegetables dyes, which create stunning colours and on beautiful soft fabrics.
Mystique also a wide range of Fair Trade Gifts and Incense. Their NEW winter range is now in stock with a beautiful range of new winter jackets and long coats! www.mystiquegifts.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
Stunning Dark Star witchy pagan medieval and romantic gothic clothing and cloaks. Green Man Eco Warrior T shirts. Alchemy Gothic jewellery. Beautiful glass perfume bottles. 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/
Incredible ecogear inc. promotes a lifestyle that will leave the lightest footprint on earth. Centred around its most earthfriendly apparel made from 100% recycled fibres, the brand is a showcase of green products that will have a minimal affect on people, planet and animals. www.eco-gear.ca
Miki sources stylish and contemporary design that is sustainably and responsibly made. They sell a range of beautiful clothing for men and women, jewellery, gifts and homewares. They aim to provide their customers with timeless pieces that go against the current 'throw away fashion' trend combined with a selection of on trend items that bring that extra something to your wardrobe whilst insistently sticking to their ethical principles. They stock a mix of well known brands such as People Tree and Gossypium with more luxury brands such as Ciel and Stewart+Brown. www.miki.uk.com
Ethnic Supplies aims are to promote economic and social development of East African women involved in handicraft and textile production by enabling them to bring their products to the market. They source handmade handicrafts and fashion accessories from suppliers that support women to be financially independent or directly from established women's groups in rural locations. The women they work with are almost always excluded from any form of employment and this is their only source of income, therefore buying Ethnic Supplies products provides valuable income to these women. www.ethnicsupplies.co.uk
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/
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/
1 less car cycle gear promotes the idea that Every Bike is 1 Less Car. Their multi-coloured high viz bags and jackets come in a range of exciting colours – red, orange, green, pink and yellow. Made in a not-for profit cooperative factory, controlled and run by the workers themselves. On every jacket sold they give 50p to the Waltham Forest Bike Recycle Centre -rescuing and repairing old bikes. Their trademark gear has the message, in big clear letters, "Every Bike is 1 less car". www.1lesscar.org.uk
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/
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. www.coolgreenattitude.com
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/
