Here are some companies, associations and organisations that engage with the concept of
considerate fashion in one way or another.

B Corp

A more general certification that is given to companies that meet certain standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.

Ecocert

Ecocert is an organic certification organisation, founded in France in 1991. It is based in Europe but conducts inspections in over 80 countries, making it one of the largest organic certification organisations in the world. Ecocert primarily certifies food and food products, but also certifies cosmetics, detergents, perfumes, and textiles. The company inspects about 70% of the organic food industry in France and about 30% worldwide.

Ecolabel by European Union

Products bearing the Ecolabel mark will have reduced environmental impacts throughout their lifecycle.

Environmental Justice Foundation

By providing film and advocacy training to partners in the global south, EJF protects the natural environment and the people and wildlife that depend upon it by empowering local communities to investigate, expose and peacefully resolve abuses.
EJF campaigns internationally on the issues that their grassroots partners are working on locally to solve, including cotton production, pirate fishing, shrimp farming, pesticides, wildlife and climate refugees.

Ethical Trading Initiative

The Ethical Trading Initiative is a ground-breaking alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations. They work in partnership to improve the working lives of people across the globe who make or grow consumer goods.

Factory45

Factory45 is an accelerator programme that takes sustainable apparel companies from the ideas stage through to launch.

Fairtrade Foundation

Fairtrade seeks to transform trading structures and practices in favour of the poor and disadvantaged. By facilitating trading partnerships based on equity and transparency, Fairtrade contributes to sustainable development for marginalised producers, workers and their communities.

FLO is a group of 24 organisations working to secure a better deal for producers. FLO own the FAIRTRADE Mark – the product label that certifies that international Fairtrade standards have been met.

Fair Wear Foundation

"Fair Wear Foundation is a non- profit organisation that works with brands, factories, trade unions, NGOs and sometimes governments to verify and improve workplace conditions in 11 production countries in Asia, Europe and Africa." (Fair Wear Foundation)

Flo-Cert

FLO-CERT GmbH is an independent International Certification company offering Fairtrade Certification services to clients in more than 70 countries. Their certification provides a guarantee to consumers of Certified Fairtrade products that they are contributing to the Social-Economic Development of people through their purchases.

Labour Behind the Label

Labour Behind the Label is an NGO that was founded in 2001 in the UK. They focus exclusively on labour rights in the global garment industry. Through their different campaigns, they are placing pressure on companies, while also raising the awareness of their customers in support of workers’ demands for improved pay and conditions. Labour behind the label is part of the international clean clothes alliance.

Made-By

MADE-BY is an independent consumer label for fashion companies who continuously improve and are transparent about the social, economic and ecological conditions throughout the whole supply chain of their collections.
The mission of MADE-BY is to make sustainable fashion common practice. The organisation pauses its activity since 2019.

Oeko-Tex

Developed in 1992, Oeko-Tex is an international testing and certification system for textiles that limit the use of certain chemicals. The criteria catalogue that forms the basis for the tests for harmful substances is based on the latest scientific findings and is continually updated.

Pesticide Action Network

Working to eliminate the dangers of toxic pesticides, our exposure to them, and their presence in the environment where we live and work. Nationally and globally, PAN UK promote safer alternatives, the production of healthy food, and sustainable farming.

The Responsible Jewellery Council

The Responsible Jewellery Council is an international not-for-profit organisation bringing together over 240 member companies across the jewellery supply chain.
RJC Members are committed to promoting responsible ethical, human rights, social and environmental practices in a transparent and accountable manner throughout the industry, from the mine to the retail outlet. Their commitment aims to reinforce consumer and stakeholder confidence in jewellery products.

The Soil Association

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Source4Style

Source4Style has brought together independent designers and apparel brands with the world’s leading suppliers of sustainable fabrics to connect and do business through an e-commerce platform.  Source4Style hosts over 1,300 materials from over 23 countries.

The Sustainable Angle

The Sustainable Angle is a not-for-profit organisation that creates and supports projects which aim to minimise the environmental impact of the fashion industry and society. The Sustainable Angle has recently worked with the support of the Centre for Sustainable Fashion to present the Future Fabrics Expo, showcasing innovative luxurious fabrics that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to improved performance across the supply chain in relation to water, waste, energy and biodiversity.

Textile Exchange  

Textile Exchange is a non-profit organisation that was founded in 2002. They advise companies and help them to become more sustainable in three core areas: fibre and materials, integrity and standards, and supply network. I order to promote a cleaner supply chain, they have developed different industry standards such as the Organic Content Standard, the Responsible Down Standard, the Responsible Wool Standard, the Recycled Claim Standard, and the Global Recycled Standard.

Vegan Society

The Vegan Society is an educational charity that provides information and guidance on various aspects of veganism, including information for new and potential vegans, caterers, healthcare professionals, educators and the media. The Vegan logo is a registered trademark and is a symbol of our Vegan ‘Animal-free’ Standards. It appears on thousands of animal free products and is displayed by businesses that have been registered with The Vegan Society.

WFTO

The WFTO represents Fair Traders from grassroots through to the G8; having driven the movement for 20 years, it is the authentic voice of Fair Trade. It is the only global network whose members represent the Fair Trade chain from production right through to sale.

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