Fair Trade

WHAT IS FAIR TRADE?

Having been pioneers in the ethical fashion movement more than 20 years ago, we are proud to continue playing an active part as more brands and consumer voices celebrate a fashion industry that prizes fairness at all stages of the production chain.

With sustainable principles at the heart of our endeavors, our membership to the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) in 2009 gave Jacobswell the recognised credibility to highlight our good practice.  We full subscribe to the 10 Principles of Fair Trade and as a WFTO member you can be reassured that:

– We never employ or outsource to child labour
– We always pay fair wages
– We have safe and good working conditions for all our workers

In addition to WFTO membership, Jacobswell is registered with the Ethical Fashion Forum and we regularly take part in both virtual and in-person conferences and panel discussions as an established voice on production in India.

Most recently, we have added our voice to the much-needed Fashion Revolution, an international campaign founded to commemorate the Rana Plaza factory disaster of April 2013 and push for a radically reformed garment sector that truly values its artisans.  The annual Fashion Revolution Day encourages consumers to ask the question “who made my clothes?” and provides an opportunity for brands and producers alike to share more about the talented people who contribute to the making of each piece of their clothing.  Do have a look through all the Fashion Revolution Day posts on our blog – we were thrilled to collaborate with several clients and shine a spotlight on our skilled tailors.

Company details

Jacobswell is registered as a Company in India and has Directors from India, enabling a successful expertise.  The team is supported by an advisory board in the UK who offer experience across many fields including financial management, health and development issues, design and production management and global corporate management.

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