Econscious will not use bamboo fabric until we are able to verify that the production methods being employed are environmentally responsible. Q: Are your goods Fair Trade?
Currently, there is no Fair Trade certification available in the US for cotton garments. Fair Trade garments are available in the UK and certified by the FLO (Fair Labor Organization). The European certification is for the fiber only, not the finished garment. There are discussions underway between FLO and Transfair (the certification body for fair trade in the US) to certify the entire chain of manufacturing, from fiber to finished garment. Q: What are the working conditions in your factories? A: Our Organic cotton apparel and bags are produced in factories that have been certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) by an independent third party agency. Section 3 of the GOTS addresses important social components designed to ensure a safe and hygienic workplace is provided. Our primary organic cotton cap factory is WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production) certified; visit http://www.wrapapparel.org . Q: What is organic farming? A: The term organic describes
Currently, there is no Fair Trade certification available in the US for cotton garments. Fair Trade garments are available in the UK and certified by the FLO (Fair Labor Organization). The European certification is for the fiber only, not the finished garment. There are discussions underway between FLO and Transfair (the certification body for fair trade in the US) to certify the entire chain of manufacturing, from fiber to finished garment. Q: What are the working conditions in your factories? A: Our Organic cotton apparel and bags are produced in factories that have been certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) by an independent third party agency. Section 3 of the GOTS addresses important social components designed to ensure a safe and hygienic workplace is provided. Our primary organic cotton cap factory is WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production) certified; visit http://www.wrapapparel.org .Q: What is the most environmentally low impact way to scree
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- Econscious will not use bamboo fabric until we are able to verify that the production methods being employed are environmentally responsible. Q: What are the working conditions in your factories?
- Econscious will not use bamboo fabric until we are able to verify that the production methods being employed are environmentally responsible. Q: Are your goods Fair Trade?
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