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Brands
Ethos works with producers in India, Madagascar and Bolivia to develop their own exclusive designs and create gorgeously feminine clothes that are easy to wear and come in a fabulous range of colours. All zippers and snaps are nickel-free with buttons made from either coconut or seashell. Ties and sashes are used as well as wrap around style to avoid the necessity of complicated fastening devices.
The merchandise manufactured for Ethos are based on a charter that guarantees the production process respects the human rights of the workers (fair trade), as well as the environment (organic cotton and other natural fibers). The organic cotton is grown in India and certified by “Control Union World Group” (formerly SKAL International).
The producers in India have been audited for their commitment to fair trade and sustainable development and are known to international organizations, including IFAT and FLO. For more details see our further information section.
Ethos is an active member of the “Plate-forme Française pour le Commerce Equitable” (French association of Fair Traders), a member of AME (French Ethical Fashion Association), and PAN International (Pesticides Action Network).
Nomads is a well known producer of quality clothing from a variety of designs including celtic, tie dye, ethnic and hippy. All their clothing uses fair trade materials and suppliers who both give and receive a fair rate of pay. BAFTS registered, Nomads has been operating since the 1980's and aims to bring traditional Indian techniques combined with UK design to the UK. They have recently moved into supplying organic cotton clothes some of which we stock, along with their recycled silk sari clothes and accessories.
Organic Stereo is an independent ethical fashion label founded in 2008 by accomplished fashion designer Marie Rendina. The urban/retro style bridges the gap between boutique fashion and street culture; perfectly reflecting the dual aesthetics of Brighton’s off-beat lifestyle; laid back yet refined. The overall look is feminine and metropolitan, with a sense of playfulness and vintage flair.
The Brighton-based label is constantly aiming for a more sustainable product, with a progressive approach to design and manufacturing. Driven by music, art and innovative craftsmanship, Organic Stereo aims to dress the value-conscious yet fashion-minded individual.
Their cotton is organically grown and spun in Turkey, free of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. It is inspected and certified organic by environmental certification body SKAL. To certify cotton as organic, the soil, water and crop is tested as are all the processing facilities. The inspection and the certification is renewed on a regular basis to ensure all standards are met at all times. Many products may be called organic, but only the certification ensures you that it is truly organic, not organically produced in one place and artificially processed in another.
The dying process they use is free of harmful chemicals (azo-free), chlorine and heavy metals. The prints on their garments are waterbased (pvc-free) and their knitters, dyers and printers have all been audited by Oeko-tex and have achieved the Standard 100 accreditation that guarantees the clothes are free of harmful substances.
Most of Organic Stereo's buttons are made from 70% recycled paper, using a new technology that has been developed in Italy and they are as tough as plastic. They have even sourced biodegradeable recycled paper swing tag labels attached with natural straw, as these are the first things you get rid of when you buy clothes.
The idea for bagzontherun.com crystallised when one of the co-owners, Dan, was working in Colombia as a teaching assistant. He spent time looking at the market place, meeting with suppliers and recognised the quality and unique designs of eco and ethical friendly products being produced in Colombia. On returning to the UK together with a like minded friend Matt, set a business working with eco-friendly and ethical labels from Colombia to promote their products in the UK and challenge the popular perceptions of Colombian produce.
The bags that we stock are made from recycled shop awnings and umbrellas, with organic cotton straps and prints made with chemical free dyes. You will find them under Accessories.
Formerly Miksa, Miksani is a UK based designer with a passion for ethical materails. They use organic cotton which has EKO Sustainable Textile certification (certified by Control Union, formally SKAL International) and their fairtrade cotton is certified by FLO (Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International), while all garments are made in a factory which adheres to strict fair trade working conditions.
The dyeing process is kept as low impacting as possible with some garments dyed using vegetable dyes such as pomegranate. The others are dyed using low impact dyes which use less water and chemicals than conventional dyes. They are heavy metal and AZO free so are less toxic and use biodegradable chemicals.
Even the fastenings are thought through to ensure their sustainability such as by using coconut, recycled and tagua nut buttons. Plus they always use recycled tissue paper in their packaging and recycled paper and card as required. The garments are packed in Eco Poly Jacket Made from 100% biodegradable polythene which fully degrades much quicker than normal plastic bags.
Frank & Faith is a Dorset based, socially conscious clothing label launched in Autumn 2006 by fashion designer and buyer, "Faith", and her Chartered Accountant husband, "Frank". Our founding philosophy is that our clothes look beautiful and fashionable but are manufactured in an ethical and sustainable way.
Frank & Faith's aim is to produce clothing ethically by manufacturing in Britain. The usage of their "Made in Britain" label further promotes locally produced goods and industries. This enables them to be sure their garments are made fairly, as all manufacturing falls under UK labour laws (including the minimum wage), EU labour directives and International Labour Organization conventions. In addition they can easily visit their factories to assess working conditions on a regular basis. This protects the Frank & Faith brand from “Sweat Shop” manufacturing.
Frank & Faith clothes will always use organic, recycled or sustainable yarns and fabrics, be made ethically, and with equal importance – will always be fashionable.  -
Designed in England by the Road team, who have over 25 years experience of the fashion trade and felt the time was ripe for something new and exciting. Monkee Genes was born in 2006 out of a frustration and boredom with the jeans market and offers a fresh, vibrant and youthful direction. Innovative fits and style lines in top of the range fabrics, classic denims with a retro twist and luscious sateen in pop art inspired colours. Quality of fit and make are high on their schedule, in a world of cheap and disposable fashion manufactured without soul or identity, Monkee Genes offers an antithesis.
Monkee Genes ethos is to manufacture with conscience and without sweatshop labour. The jeans are certified by the Soil Association.
Cocoart
Cocoart is based in Brighton (UK). It aims to support indigenous tribes in Brazil by helping to retail their crafts over the internet. They buy their products directly from Brazilian indians who they have built a mutually fruitful relationship with over a 20 year period. They promote the use of natural jewellery, made of seeds, pods, nuts and other natural materials as way of avoiding industrialized products, like plastics and metals. The harvest of the jewellery seeds is sustainable and the natives have been learning how to plant the seeds they need in order to perpetuate and increase their seed output. The production is totally organic as most of the plants grown are native species, in an area with few natural pests, so the need for fertilizers or pesticides is not there.
Satori Movement
Rooted in skateboarding culture, the Satori Movement is a collective of creative, progressive thinking, organically driven individuals that continually strive to find new ways to reduce their environmental impact and improve their quality of life, one sustainable garment at a time. The Movement shares awareness, positivity, culture and great products promoting a natural, organic lifestyle.
Satori Movement sees the environmental and socio-economic potential in producing quality sustainable garments for a world that is continually in need of a positive, progressive change. From a humble beginning, the Satori Movement rooted itself in the skateboard market with a well known team of professional skaters, which to this day, influence the younger generation of skaters to be more conscious of what they buy, consume and support. Over a decade, Satori has grown and currently designs and produces a full line of men's and women's (Divine Movement) apparel and accessories while bringing sustainable initiatives and innovations into skateboarding.
In conjunction with their family of professional riders, Satori Movement encourages greater sustainable awareness in the Skate/Surf community by integrating its eco minded soft goods into local skate shops while also expanding the Movement with independent hemp/eco stores around the globe.
Satori remains committed to using sustainable fibers such as hemp, bamboo, organic cotton and recycled polyester whenever possible. We realize that not all environmental and ethical change within the clothing world is possible immediately, but together they are working towards a better more sustainable product with each season, everyday~ 1Love, 1Earth, 1Chance!
Shared Earth
Shared Earth began as a small shop in Goodramgate, York in October 1986. Its founder, Jeremy Piercy, travelled to India after leaving school and wanted to do something to help redress the imbalance of wealth in the world, work together with people from different cultures, and at the same time earn a living. Fair Trade was the obvious answer and the original shop contained a wide mix of products from Asia, Africa and South America. Also high on the agenda was addressing environmental problems and the shop was an excellent way of making recycled and sustainable products available and publicising the issues.
A BAFTS and World Fair Trade Organization members, their policy is to provide quality, design-led products, not just to those who are already aware of Fair Trade principles. With Fair Trade sales showing no sign of slowing, more and more employment is being provided for artisans in developing countries, many of who would otherwise be out of work. At a time when global conflict seems also on the increase, Shared Earth's partnerships with producers are an invaluable way of building bridges, showing that people can work together for mutual benefit, no matter what their race, religion or culture.
Braintree Hemp
Braintree was founded in 1995 in Australia, with the aim of promoting hemp as an environmentally friendly alternative to cotton. It soon became one of the largest hemp clothing companies in the world.
The environmental aspect of their business sits side by side with the humanitarian aspect. They make sure that their production partners share their values on important issues like child labour, discrimination, working hours, discipline practices, freedom of association and health and safety.
Four times a year they visit the factories in China that produce their clothing, so they can see with their own eyes that they're living up to their standards. They also work closely with the Fair Trade Association to develop a template for Fair Trade certification of goods produced in China. As well as making it easier for consumers to make an ethical choice, this will help encourage and support other companies that are trying to do the right thing.
Other brands
We always hope to work with other ethical brands and increase our product range. Keep an eye out here or sign up to our newsletter to keep in touch.
If you are a wholesaler of affordable ethical and sustainable products and are looking for a stockist then please contact us at info@pickledgreenclothing.co.uk.
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