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Amber Days is an Aboriginal-owned ethical children’s wear label that is inspired by the Australian bush, desert and sea. Amber Days is made for mindful, adventurous, free-spirited little ones, who are the next generation of change makers.
After doing some research into the fashion industry and the toxins and practices used, founder Corina was pretty terrified. It reinforced the importance of transparency in the fashion industry and buying from designers that use organic fabrics that have been dyed with non-toxic dyes and produced ethically. The fast fashion industry needs to change and we need to support the ones making this change.
For this reason, Amber Days strives to create garments with minimal impact to the environment and also be a positive change in the fashion industry by supporting local and ethical manufacturers and fabric suppliers. Amber Days endeavour to continually improve their processes around sustainability and their environmental impact as well as support women and slow fashion.
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All garments are handmade in India under fairtrade conditions. The brand aims to use Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic fabrics or otherwise strive to use the highest quality natural fabrics on the market.
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BOXXkids was created by two mums living on the opposite sides of the world, making clothes that they like their own kids to wear, while being gentle to our planet. They aim to create products which will be gentle on childrens' sensitive skin and which will also last and still look good after many rounds of washing.
Sustainability and ethical manufacturing are at the centre of everything they do. As mothers, they believe in the motto ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’. They don’t want their clothes to come at the cost of people or the earth. The quality and fabric choices of BOXXkids clothes guarantee that they will be worn over and over again, and then hopefully passed onto another sibling or friend.
You won’t see seasonal collections from the brand, all of their clothes are made in small numbers to prevent anything going to waste.
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All BOXXkids clothing is manufactured ethically in the Czech Republic. The brand is passionate about sourcing the best organic fabrics from different Czech and European suppliers, and buying local whenever they can (their snaps and all clothes tags are Czech made, their wooden buttons come from Germany and are also GOTS certified organic).
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Founder, Amanda, started Colored Organics with a mission to make a difference in the clothing industry. The brand is committed to creating clothes that do good, not just in our homes, but throughout every stage of production and beyond the clothing industry.
They start by choosing organic cotton because it's better for farmers, better for our planet and better for our children. By choosing to be 100% sweatshop-free, Colored Organics ensure that children play in their clothes, not make them.
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All of their clothing is created under GOTS certification, the world’s leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibres. Only products that contain a minimum of 70% organic fibres can become GOTS certified. All accessories, dyes, and other inputs must meet certain environmental and toxicological criteria.
Colored Organics garments are only made by adults who are working by choice and treated well. Their factories are GOTS certified which ensures work conditions that keep everyone‘s health and safety in mind. Above-standard wages are paid to every worker so they can provide for their families. Workers are capped on how many hours they can work per week and are granted vacation time and holidays.
To ensure that all of their standards are met the brand conducts regular audits at all stages of production.
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Five O Six was born from a desire to design quality, comfortable and long lasting baby and toddler wear, and ensure that all garments would be ethically made in a way that respected both workers and the planet in the process.
Five O’ Six believe in innovation, in freedom and in finding happiness in every precious moment, while ensuring your purchase can help change the world to have a positive impact on many.
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Five O Six take the time to achieve the highest quality available, respecting garment workers and the planet through their entire process. All of their pieces are certified organic cotton and carry the GOTS certification and branding, providing transparency around their cotton garments and ensuring that they are sourced from green supply chains. All of their suppliers are certified by not-for-profit organisations such SEDEX and BSCI.
By working so hard to align the brand's values with their supply chain they are able to create timeless garments for all children, that can be loved and passed down for years to come.
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Little Green Radicals clothes are crafted to survive snuggly newborns, excitable toddlers and adventurous children and still come out looking great. They’re designed to adjust and grow with your child and be passed on from one child to another.
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Little Green Radicals has been using Fairtrade cotton since the brand began in 2005. The farmers, based in India, get a guaranteed price for their pesticide-free organic cotton.The factories that the brand works with look after their employees. They get fair wages, maternity leave and many of the other things you would expect from decent workplaces.
All of their clothing is certified by GOTS as well as the Fairtrade foundation.
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Nature Baby is a family business that works to create a world that nurtures you, your baby and nature. The brand began in 1998 as a quest for sustainable, natural and innovative products for the founders’ own family.
The brand focuses on making everyday essentials for babies that are ethically and sustainably made. It is about looking after your baby as well as the planet and its people.
Organic, natural and chemical-free. All Nature Baby clothing is made of organic cotton or merino, without the use of harmful chemicals, leaving nothing on your baby’s skin except pure goodness.
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Nature Baby relies on certifications to validate the stages of their supply chain and garment manufacturing process. At the moment, 87% of their range is certified by the textile gold standard and internationally recognised GOTS and SA8000, which covers environmental responsibility as well as social responsibility (to ensure all workers making their products are getting a fair deal). All of their factories are audited to an SA8000, Fairtrade, BSCI or the WRAP Standard, and they continue to improve their range to ensure their collections are made in the most ethical and sustainable way.
98% of their range is produced in India. 1% is produced in China and 1% is produced in Fiji. The brand has one factory in India which produces 85% of their collection. Nature Baby also have a Code of Conduct for the factories they work with.
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PlayUP offers socially and environmentally sustainable fashion for kids and babies. High quality, super soft organic cotton clothing designed and manufactured entirely in Portugal.
The brand is passionate about everything related to childhood and the growth process. They thoroughly study the functionality and design of each piece, search for the best materials and personally oversee all stages of production.
PlayUP is not indifferent to the climate crisis that our planet faces. They believe that it is possible to guarantee the current needs of our society, without compromising the future of generations. They are committed to counter the frenetic pace of industrial production and are focused on becoming, step by step, an ecological brand.
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Play Up clothing is designed and manufactured entirely in Portugal. The brand seeks to ensure that their production chain follows the good practices of Fair Trade. Play Up work with an extensive network of suppliers, always giving priority to relations with local partners. They strive to provide good working conditions to their employees.
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Founded in 2015, Snuggle Hunny Kids is a destination for gorgeous baby snuggle swaddles and baby wrap blankets that are created with the highest quality and love. They exist to create gift giving experiences where passion and purpose come together. They provide parents with beautiful pieces for their children and a perfect collection of gifts for the expecting mum and child.
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The brand uses GOTS certified fabric for all of it’s organic clothing range and organic muslin. This is because GOTS certification ensures an entirely organic process from farming the raw materials to dying the fabrics, manufacturing the textile and packaging the final product.
Snuggle Hunny Kids forge long-term partnerships with their suppliers. All of their factories have been independently audited by the brand for fair wages, work safety and adult-only employment.
