'Unexploited' t-shirt by People Tree. As worn by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
Tearfund wants to help you shop ethically, bank ethically and buy fair trade wherever you can.
Why not download our Lift the Label ethical directory for a list of produucts, shops, websites, and services which will help you make consumer choices which really benefit the poor and the environment.
What does 'fair trade' mean?
‘Fair trade’ goods mean that their retailers are signed up to a strict code of trading, guaranteeing a fair wage and safe, healthy working conditions for producers.
OK, what does ethical mean?
The term ‘ethical’ is very broad, but in a very basic sense it means that they take into account environmental and social justice issues.
To browse specialist ethical suppliers, look below:
Tearfund
Check out Tearfund ethically ‘made’ t-shirt, produced as part of its ethical lifestyle campaign – ‘Lift the Label.’ These funky t-shirts have been produced by Craft Aid, a Tearcraft partner in Mauritius, which aim to employ and rehabilitate disabled people. Take your pick from a choice of two designs, three sizes, two colours, and a choice of boys and girls cuts!
Ethically me
Stylish clothes, ethically made.
www.ethicallyme.com
Natural Collection
Hemp clothing, organic exercise gear, organic t-shirts.
www.naturalcollection.com
People Tree Ltd
Fair trade company selling funky organic, fairtrade clothes, jewellery and other accessories. Check them out online and order from their catalogue.
www.ptree.co.uk
HUG
Organic fairly traded clothes.
Online fashion shop packed with funky two-colour long sleeve tops, and fitted t-shirts, strappy cotton tops etc
www.hug.co.uk
Epona Sportswear Company
A new kind of sportswear... fair trade and organic.
Epona is committed to fairer trade, decent conditions and pay for workers and respect for the environment.
www.eponasport.com
Gossypium
All clothes are organic and fairly traded, from fitted t-shirts and strappy tops, to cool trousers.
www.gossypium.co.uk
Traidcraft
Traidcraft sells a range of fair trade goodies including crafts, clothes, food, drinks, paper and cards.
www.traidcraft.co.uk
Get Ethical
Men and women’s clothes and shoes. Extensive website with food, jewellery, and loads more besides.
www.getethical.com
Ethical Wares
Range of shoes made without exploiting people, the environment or animals.
www.ethicalwares.com
British Association of Fair Trade Shops
BAFTS is a network of independent fair trade shops or world shops across the UK. There are more than 50 shops in the UK. Have a look to find which is the one closest to you...
If you can’t find one, check out its website on www.bafts.org.uk where you can shop online or via mailorder and catalogues.
(Tearfund is not responsible for the practices of any of the companies listed).