Worldwide Change Makers
Misha Nonoo
Brand
The brand works on stopping 'Stress to Dress'. They launch 'EASY 8' collection where they create 22 outfits out of 8 garments. Their clothes have a long and valuable life.
They have an innovative production and distribution plan that avoids unnecessary waste.
A single factory is used for manufacturing of one collection of clothes per season to ensure ideal working conditions.
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BITE
(By Indepenent Thinkers for Environmental Progress)
Brand
They create minimalistic collection, using certified organic fabrics; And have 20 fixed styles which are updated seasonally.
They also make their garments in Navy, Oatmeal , Grey and Orange colors which are made to last.
Bethany Williams
Brand
This brand works with food banks, women rehab centers and refugee camps to create original street wear.
It has successfully converted its garment production cycle into a virtuous one and provokes social conscience by promoting top level sustainability credential.
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Designer Label
Stella McCartney
This designer label makes use of cruelty free re-engineered Cashmere, derived from ethically sourced wool, organic cotton and recycled textiles. They do not promote usage of fur or leather.
McCartney has also devised 'CleverCare', a 5 step labeling system which includes detailed instructions on how to maintain the garment so as to prolong the cloth life.
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Designer Label
Eileen Fisher
They use organic fibers, natural dyes and recycled fabrics. They have created a specific type of Silk-Georgette Crepe which is a refined and relaxed textile, dyed without hazardous chemicals.
They are the world's only dye house to produce Blue Sign certified Silks.
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Designer Label by Marcus Wainwright
Rag & Bone
Wainwright has devised a denim recycling program called 'Blue Jeans Go Green' . They persuade consumers to bring their old and ragged jeans to their brick and mortar store for recycling; there pairs of jeans are then recycled into garment pieces as well as insulation for homes.
Blue Sign
Stardardization
Founded in Switzerland in 2000
is an emerging standard for environmental health and safety in the manufacturing of textile.
It hopes to unite textile supply chains, eliminates substances posing risks, achieve responsible usage of resources and promote the safety of people and environment.
Made-By
Global Organisation
It focuses on creation of an environmental benchmark for fibers in which it compares 23 fibers and ranks them based on their sustainability impact.
It develops fiber usage strategy, working with various companies, swapping and providing better alternatives for fibers that they already use.
Better Cotton Initiative
Global Program
This initiative works to make global Cotton into a sustainable mainstream commodity by empowering the people who produce and use it, and monitoring the environment in which it grows along with the betterment and development of the sector's future.
It releases its report annually and fosters the adoption of Better Cotton Standard System.
World Fair Trade Organisation
Global Organisation
Founded in 1989, WFTO is an association of 401 organizations across 76 countries.
It makes use of Review and Audit System
in order to invite enterprises by providing them the 100% fair trade label.