Fair trade fashion
Who cares for ethical clothing?
‘Ethical clothing’ has been a favourite term in the fashion world of late, especially in the UK where a Fairtrade…
FRANCE/ITALY: Rica Lewis enters fair-trade business
Franco-Italian jeans manufacturer Rica Lewis has diversified into the fair-trade segment, sourcing cotton from Cameroon, in West Africa. Rica Lewis…
CANADA: Hemptown forms subsidiaries, changes name
Environmentally friendly garment company Hemptown Clothing said it has formed two new subsidiaries and is changing its name to Naturally…
UK: High-street fashion stores turn eco friendly
High-street chains Topshop and Oasis are to follow in the footsteps of retailer Marks & Spencer by launching ranges of environmentally-friendly clothing.…
UK: M&S to launch Fairtrade clothing
Department store chain Marks & Spencer has unveiled a new ethical trading campaign and also said it would become the…
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US: Timberland launches eco-friendly packaging
Outdoor shoe company Timberland is launching new packaging aimed at providing new levels of transparency regarding environmental and community impact.…
Eco-friendly apparel gains popularity
It’s not easy being green, but garment manufacturers are taking small steps towards offering eco-friendly apparel. Driven by consumer concerns…