3. BARKHA’S
CUSTOM
SOURCING
PRODUCTS Custom sourcing company providing clients with
organic and ethically certified fabrics and textiles
ETHICS Supporting businesses to source ethically from concept
to finished product, GOTS certified
USP Organic and ethically sourced fabrics from fair trade
mills and skilled artisans based in India, Nepal and the
USA
LEAD TIMES Custom fabric 3-4 months
CONTACT Barkha Malik
barkha@barkhascustomsourcing.com
+1 4046269292
USA
www.barkhascustomsourcing.com
4. COTTON
MADE IN
AFRICA
SERVICES A certified sustainability standard, a network of African
cotton suppliers, and communication tools to show
customers that their purchase has positive social impact
ETHICS Helping people help themselves, improving the living
conditions of African small holder farmers
USP Integrating raw materials with social and environmental
added value into your products in a way that is
transparent and cost-neutral, of good quality, without
up-charges, available globally and at any time
CONTACT Tina Stridde
info@abt-foundation.org
+4940 64617971
Germany
www.cottonmadeinafrica.org
5. FAIRTRADE
(UK, CA, NZ, AUS)
SERVICES Globally recognised FAIRTRADE mark available for
cotton and certain products; brand new Fairtrade
Sourcing Programme available for cotton, helping you
source more Fairtrade cotton as part of your sustainable
cotton mix
ETHICS To secure a better deal and improved terms of trade for
cotton farmers in the development world
USP Helping companies increase their use of sustainable
cotton - showing their customers and stakeholders their
commitment to ethical sourcing
CONTACT Fairtrade Foundation UK - Subindu Garkhel
subindu.garkhel@fairtrade.org.uk
+44 02074407674 | www.fairtrade.org.uk
Fairtrade Canada & USA - Victoria Reichel
victoria.reichel@fairtrade.ca
+1 6135633351 | www.fairtrade.ca
Fairtrade Australia & NZ - Pravin Sawmy
pravin@fairtrade.org.nz
+64 99204950 | www.fairtrade.org.nz
6. GLOBAL
ORGANIC
TEXTILES
STANDARD
SERVICE The world’s leading processing standard for textiles
made from organic fibres via 17 approved certification
bodies
MISSION Organic textiles will become a significant part of
everyday life, enhancing people’s lives and the
environment
KEY BUSINESS
BENEFIT
The GOTS stamp of approval means every link in the
textile supply chain has been audited against ecological
and social criteria, and is traceable - product security for
both seller and buyer
CONTACT Christopher Stopes
stopes@global-standard.org
+44 07966463489
Global Offices
www.global-standard.org
8. ARTISAN
RESOURCE
SERVICES Semi-annual New York based production and sourcing
venue showcasing 2,800 overseas artisans and
handmade products, including textiles, fashion
accessories and home decor
ETHICS Specifically focused on artisanal and handmade
products from around the world
USP Connecting international export-ready artisans with
designers and importers in the US
CONTACT Allison Garafalo
allison.garafalo@nynow.com
+1 8458250019
USA
www.nynow.com/handmade/artisan-resource
9. BRITTNEY
LEIGHANN
SERVICES Photography, surface design and creative concept for
the apparel, homeware, and paper industries
ETHICS Working closely with socially conscious brands who
value people and the environment
USP Beautiful aesthetic with purpose
CONTACT Brittney LeighAnn
britt@brittneyleighann.com
United States
www.brittneyleighann.com
10. CHARNEY
MAGRI
SERVICES International, award-winning ethical photographer,
director and published author
ETHICS Changing the perception of sustainable fashion through
beautiful photography and storytelling
USP Photography that tells a story from source to consumer,
clients include Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton, British
Vogue, and more
CONTACT Charney Magri
charney@charneymagri.com
+44
London, Dubai, Paris
www.charneymagri.com