Fairtrade & Ethical clothing

Every item you purchase from Refine Trade will make a difference to the lives of others,
Fairtrade & Ethical clothing brings a real quality of life:
and even just your interest makes a real difference.
:: Thank you ::

What is fairtrade?

Fairtrade establishes dignified trading relationships between customers in the UK and producers in developing countries. It is to change the way that conventional international trade work, so that producers receive a fair price for their goods that at least covers the cost of production, the security of long term contracts as well as a guarantee of minimum health and working conditions.*

The first Fairtrade products hit the supermarket shelves in 1992. Many people have campaigned for fairly traded products to be more widely available, and supermarkets and companies have listened. Sales of fairly traded products have increased and the availability and range of products has risen each year.**

 *adapted from the inside of a Fairtrade Milk Chocolate bar packaging
**Christian Aid

Why choose Fairtrade?

Every product we buy tells a story of a person with hopes, dreams and fears, just like us.

By buying their products we become part of their story.

That story can be shocking.

Can the products you buy guarantee that:
1) The workers had safe working conditions to do their job in?
2) The workers earned a wage that is enough to survive on?
3) The workers wages were not cut if they fall ill?
4) The workers were allowed even to talk to one another?

Ask your retailer next time you shop.

(adapted from 'Lift the Label' by David Westlake and Esther Stansfield)

 

What is Ethical?

  1. EMPOYMENT IS FREELY CHOSEN.

    2. These is no use of forced labour, slavery, bonded labour or prison labour.

  2. CHILD LABOUR IS NEVER USED.

    3. Only workers above the age of 18 years are employed.

  3. FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION.

    4. The right of all workers to bargain collectively is recognised

  4. WORKING CONDITIONS.

    5. A safe and hygienic working environment is provided.

    Adequate measures are taken to prevent accidents and injury to health.

    All workers are insured for injuries sustained by accidents during work.

    Workers are given safety training.

    Physical abuse, the treat of physical abuse, unusual punishments or other harassment is strictly prohibited.

    Access to clean toilet facilities, cafeteria and potable water is provided.

  5. Wages

    6. The wages and benefits paid for a standard working week is AT LEAST the minimum required to be paid under the national labour laws.

    All workers are covered by the national Social Insurance scheme and the company contributes 60% of the premium paid.

  6. WORKING HOURS

    7. Workers are not allowed to work more than 48 regular hours per week in accordance with the national labour laws.

    At least one day off is given every week.

    Overtime if any is always voluntary and paid at double the normal wage.

    Overtime never exceeds 6 hours a week.

  7. No discrimination

         There is no discrimination in hiring, promotion or termination based on race, religion, social background, political views, gender
         
         disability or any other characteristic.

 

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