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What is Fashion Revolution Week?
- Thirteen years ago, over 1,100 people died in the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh.
- This disaster was completely avoidable. Illegal construction and blatant disregard of safety were to blame. They were aware of large cracks in the foundation.
- At 8 stories high, housing 5 garment factories, the structure inevitably collapsed in on itself on April 24, 2013.
- This week is a reminder of those lost and urges both companies and customers to care. It's time to ask, #WhoMadeMyClothes?
Ready to learn who made your clothes?
Check the brand in your tag and learn more about who made your clothes!
Your clothing is handmade by artisan partners in Nepal! Ark maintains long-term relationships that ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable production. Your purchase also helps their community initiatives, including the Nepal Relief Fund, children's education at Srongtsen Bhrikuti School, mindfulness programs through the Sarana Institute, and tree planting with Tree Canada.
Blue Sky
Your clothing is ethically handmade in India using low-impact dyes, recycled, repurposed, and organic fabrics! Your purchase supports the use of sustainable materials and provides dignified work for their artisans.
Your clothing is handmade in Nepal by women who have survived trafficking or are at-risk. Elegantees' mission is to provide a positive source of income that reinforces independence and confidence that restores lives. Your purchase supports safe, dignified work that helps at-risk women stay out of trafficking.
Your clothing is handmade by artisans in Nepal! Ganesh Himal is a founding member of the Fair Trade Federation and runs the non-profit Conscious Connections Foundation, which focuses on the advancement of marginalized individuals in Nepal by promoting access to education, healthcare, skills development, and facilities improvement. Your purchase supports the use of sustainable materials and ethical, fair paying jobs for their artisans.
Your clothing is handmade by women in Ghana! The Global Mamas are mothers, wives, grandmothers, sisters, talented entrepreneurs, and leaders in their communities. There are nearly 350 producers from 7 different communities in the Global Mamas network. Your purchase supports these women and Global Mamas' efforts through personalized, hands-on programs that focus on financial well-being, good health, and happiness.
Your clothing is handmade in Haiti! Goex evaluates their fabrics and components each year. From OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certified fabrics to Fair Trade labels & tags, their garments are created from the most eco-friendly textiles they can source. On average, one employee in Haiti supports six family or community members with their wages. Your purchase supports Goex's ability to liberate workers from poverty and empower them in their families and communities through fair paying jobs and safe work environments.
Truly meet who made your clothing and check your tag! It is signed by the person who handmade the piece! Head to the Known Supply website to learn exactly where your clothing was made and learn more about the person who made your piece. You can even leave them a thank-you note!
Your clothing is handmade with care in India from organic cotton! Maggie's Organics aims for total transparency, total sustainability, and true ethical practices from farm to finish. They care about quality techniques, materials, and lasting artisan partnerships. Your purchase supports their artisans and their dedication to quality, sustainable clothing.
Your clothing is handmade in India and Nepal! Mata Traders is dedicated to fairness, safety, gender equity, and direct, sustainable, and accountable relationships. Many of the groups they work with have been running for decades, are true pioneers in fair trade fashion, and are admirable in their rigid stance on the importance of investing in their communities. Your purchase supports Mata Traders' focus on prioritizing worker well-being, respect, and the use of natural and sustainable materials.
Your clothing is handmade in India! Passion Lilie works with five different partner groups in India, offering artisans a positive and supportive environment where they earn a living wage, have access to low- to no-interest loans, and are educated on financial management. Your purchase supports these artisans and the use of natural and sustainable materials.
Your clothing is handmade in India! The artisans of Sevya are members of cooperatives and non-profit organizations. Most often, the entire village is involved in some aspect of the craft. Your purchase directly benefits these artisan groups, enabling them to pass their rich traditions on to the next generation and ensuring greater economic and social freedoms for the artisans, their children, and their communities.
Your clothing is handmade in Thailand! Unique Batik is committed to long-term relationships, fair wages, and safe working conditions that are free from discrimination and child labor. Your purchase supports the fair treatment of workers, sustainable materials, and the continued use of traditional techniques like batik.
Your clothing is handmade in Bali! Each piece is ethically handmade in their fair trade workshop with a focus on eco-friendly materials. They use seaweed-based dyes and coconut shell buttons! Your purchase supports the artisans and the use of sustainable materials.
Zig Zag
Your clothing is handmade in Nepal and Thailand! Zig Zag works with family businesses, small workshops, women’s collectives, and cottage industries. Their focus is on the artisans and communities in which they work and live, fairness and honesty in their business, and crafting high-quality clothing. Your purchase supports the artisans of Zig Zag.
When you shop for clothing at Latitudes Fair Trade, you support ethical practices. The person who made your clothing is treated with respect, earns a living wage, and has a safe work environment. Your purchases help avoid another disaster like the collapse of Rana Plaza. Thank you for choosing fair trade this week and every other!