Fairtrade news and archive

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...

Member

Business

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...

FeaturedMember

Business

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...

Featured

Fashion

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...