H&M Bans Toxic Perfluorinated Compounds From Clothing Line

H&M are banning the use of perfluorinated compounds, a class of industrial chemicals used primarily to repel water and oil in outerwear. The Swedish apparel label says it has developed an alternative that “fulfills [its] demands on water repellence and has good environmental and health properties.” Although perfluorinated acids have been incorporated into many brand-name chemicals since World War II,…

Empowerment through Opportunity

Johari, which means ‘something precious’ in Swahili, makes stylish beautiful clothing and accessories that people love. Every Johari products is handmade in Kenya by Social Enterprise Johari Designs and the print…

Kerala Crafts - Made with Love

(Ladies from the Vimala Welfare Centre where they make baskets and bags)

Fellowship 500 Member, Kerala Crafts, was founded in 2001 as a response to…

Stella McCartney’s new lusty line of lingerie is sugar and spice and everything nice… especially to the environment.

 It's no secret that the right lingerie can spice up the bedroom, or make you feel more sexy and…

....Because Ethical is Sensible

APIVITA 

APIVITA has been creating natural effective and holistic products since 1979 to promote health and beauty. Its sources of inspiration are: the society and the products of the bee, the rich Greek nature and the holistic approach of…

CORTINA\ˈkôr tēn ä \

n 1 a: A Cradle to Cradle-certified solar-protection textile used primarily for window shades. b:Made by Mermet from 100 percent PVC-free, recyclable polyester. c: Has a 5 percent openness factor with a…

Invitation to all network members. The Ethical Fashion Forum's network has been invited to John Martin Gallery to join as part of Vogue's Fashion's Night Out.

The evening of Vogue's Fashion's Night Out will mark the opening of John Martin Gallery's exhibition…

Eco Fashion World is home to the world’s essential eco fashion guide, where Visitors, Fans, and Followers can search by Brand, Store, Category, Eco Criteria, and/or Country.

Eco Fashion World is one of the internet’s longest running websites dedicated to helping shoppers “green their closets.” With the internet’s best guide to eco fashion brands and stores, combined with news (including feature articles, interviews, event…

Mehera Shaw Textiles at Munich Fabric Start

Autumn Winter 13/14  ---  4th - 6th September

Fellowship 500 member Mehera Shaw Textiles Pvt. Ltd. is an ethical design house in Jaipur, India, that uses fair trade labour and sustainable…

CONSCIOUS SWAP SHOPPING LAUNCH EVENT

Monday, September 17th, 6pm - 11pm.

@ Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA, London

Pre book tickets in advance for £8, or £10 on the…

Ecoenstyle is an American based group of “eco-conscious individuals who think that fashionable products can, and should be made from recycled and sustainably produced materials.” Using materials varying from bamboo, cork, hemp, soy, organic cotton, and recycled rubber, they believe that products should be fair trade, sustainable, and accessible (pricewise) to everyone. The more of us that buy the products, the cheaper and more available new products become. Therefore fewer textiles are being…

Sustainable Innovation: Reducing Fashion’s Carbon Footprint

Would you be more likely to dump your unwanted garments in a used-clothes bin if you knew that they were being remade into next year’s fashion?

With the British high street churning out more and more cheap…

Michael Fish MBE, the iconic British TV weatherman, has completed a B.A.S.E. jump from a London tower block to raise awareness of climate change.

Fish, who is 68 years old and, made the freefall jump from the rooftop, landing by parachute on the ground more than 200 feet below. Fish trained with experienced urban B.A.S.E jumpers prior to the jump. 

10 lucky winners will receive prizes from the collection once the page reaches 1000 likes! 

Like their page: Katcha Bilek Facebook Page

Fellowship 500 member Katcha Bilek (KB), an exciting UK fashion accessories brand for men & women, is currently running a campaign where 10 lucky winners will receive prizes from the collection once the…

Fellowship 500 member Fashion ComPassion has partnered with a social enterprise, Sougha from the U.A.E. Below is the 1st Moon Clutch, hand crafted by Emirati women artisans, made from biodegradable leather with intricate Telli work. These will be available online in September.…

Environmental Justice Foundation’s latest report, The True Costs of Cotton: Cotton Production and Water Insecurity, highlights the danger of irresponsible cotton production. 

Read it here: The True Costs of Cotton: Cotton Production and Water Insecurity…