Some sustainability efforts deserve even more celebration than others - perhaps because they have a significant societal impact in addition to environmental, or because there's something remarkable about the company or teams spearheading them, or simply because there's something really emotionally powerful about them.
This section presents a curated list, from around the world, of such efforts in the textile and apparel industries
2019
Samatoa Lotus Textiles is a Cambodian social enterprise which manufactures vegetal waste based hand crafted textiles with the support vulnerable women and their family in Cambodia. It follows fair trade principles and sustainable manufacturing pro... Read More
2019
Leafii was born out of a desire to share high quality, handmade goods that are unique, beautiful and in harmony with nature. Materials such as teak leaves that are abundant, natural and highly regenerative are repurposed into something useful wi... Read More
2018
Greenwear presents sustainable fashion which follows the concept of Khadi (household-based production), which is powered by renewable energy resources to create high-quality affordable textiles and garments. Their goal is to achieve zero defects ... Read More
2018
Origin Africa is a Not-for-profit fashion brand that is providing capable and trusted social entrepreneurs capital derived from the profits of its clothing. They sell t-shirts of varying sizes having unique and minimalistic prints. 100% of their... Read More
2017
In partnership with women-owned businesses and local artisans in Africa, they make handbags and accessories that are the ultimate symbols of empowerment; every product sold pays tuition for girls in under-served African communities. They are asso... Read More
2016
Outland Denim was founded with a vision to enable freedom for vulnerable women by creating employment opportunities in the denim manufacturing sector. After a research period, James Bartle, founder and CEO, learnt that once an affected girl has... Read More
2016
The Fabric Social creates sustainable silk and cotton shirts and dresses for the Australian women’s market. It is a conscious label, combining Australian design talent with the grassroots handloom weaving skills. They work with communities to c... Read More
2015
Resham Sutra is a renewable energy based rural livelihood enabling company. They are focused on rural silk yarn production and fabric weaving, which are the largest non-farm rural employment options in many states of India. The ... Read More
2009
Mother Earth is a lifestyle brand for people with an Indian design sense. Mother Earth promotes products made by rural artisans which represent Indian designs in a contemporary sense. It manages a network of decentralized artisans from villages... Read More
2008
RefuSHE specializes in identifying and protecting unaccompanied and separated refugee children and youth, especially girls, young women and their children living in Nairobi, Kenya. Their shelter, education, and community outreach services, couple... Read More
2002
Okhai offers handcrafted apparel and lifestyle products created by rural artisans from across India. The Okhamandal region is the drought-prone area of Gujarat where handicraft is the most promising source of livelihood. Okhai has been identifi... Read More
1999
Novica was started in 1999 with a dream to create a better world for artisans. Along their journey, they discovered that as artisans around the world succeeded, there was also a visible and profound impact on the communities around them. By creat... Read More
1993
Nongtluh Women Weaving Cooperative explore the artistic, sustainable fashion initiatives in Meghalaya. The symbols from their tribal traditions are interwoven with their artistic work. The Nongtluh Weaving Cooperative is using natural plant and ... Read More
1991
Tribal Textiles works to create sustainable impact for the tribal communities in South Luangwa, Zambia through fashion creativity and craftsmanship by going beyond fair wages, reinvesting in community strengthening initiatives, and supporting loca... Read More