Ethical and sustainable manufacturers and production services

1. SOURCE Members // MANUFACTURING
& PRODUCTION
SUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES // 2016-17 IMAGE: JACOBS WELL

2. ARTISAN HUT
SERVICES Hand weaving, block printing, hand embroidery, fair
trade production
ETHICS Supporting artisans in Bangladesh, fair trade practices,
training and scholarships for weaving villages
USP High quality, traditional hand skills, long time producer
for People Tree
CONTACT Monju Haque
artisanhut@gmail.com
+8801819270869
Bangladesh
www.artisanhutbd.com

3. BLOSSOMS
ORGANIC
CLOTHING
PRODUCTS /
SERVICES
Organic textiles, lingerie, garments, homewares from
yarn to CMT to embroidery services, many qualities
available
ETHICS GOTS certified, fair wages for employees, Fairtrade
certification in process
USP Vertically integrated, ‘right first time’ philosophy, quality
without compromise
LEAD TIMES 60-120 days depending on styles and requirements
ORDER INFO 100 pcs minimum
5000 pcs/day capacity
CONTACT Ravi Shankar
ravi@blossomsorganic.com
+91 9845672243
India
www.blossomsorganic.com

4. EDEN STUDIO
SERVICES High quality production for the high-end European
market; working with silk, organza, chiffon, laces, hemp,
organic cotton, stretch materials
ETHICS Made in London, re-use and recycling of waste material
USP Sustainable manufacturing unit for small volumes as well
as med-large quantity production
LEAD TIMES 3-4 weeks
ORDER INFO 10 units per style
CONTACT Darina Panchva
info@edenstudiolondon.com
+44 02036747964
United Kingdom
www.edenstudiolondon.com

5. FEELWELL
GARMENTS &
ACCESSORIES
SERVICES Specialists in hand embroidery and fashion accessories -
scarves, bags, shoes, belts, clothing, jewellery
ETHICS ISO 9001 certified, ‘giving back to society’ company
philosophy
USP Intricate embroidery and beadwork
LEAD TIMES 4-6 weeks
ORDER INFO 1-5000 pieces
CONTACT Raghav Bansal
raghav@feelwellgarments.com
+91 820932624
India
www.ethicalfashionforum.com/source-directory/member/1225

6. FIVE P
VENTURE
PRODUCTS /
SERVICES
Hand woven customised fabrics, home furnishings,
clothing and accessories, bespoke handwoven fabrics
ETHICS Fair pay and excellent working conditions for artisans -
latest loom shed constructed using Green Building
Technology over 12 acres of land
USP Revival of handloom heritage on a bigger scale,
operates 25 looms in a 6400 sq. ft facility
LEAD TIMES 50-60 days
ORDER INFO 5m (existing stock), 50m (bespoke)
CONTACT Shree Bharathi
bharathi@fivep.in
+91 9500935115
India
www.fivepventure.com

7. FREESET
PRODUCTS Jute and organic cotton bags
ETHICS Fair trade business offering employment to women
caught in the sex trade in Kolkata
USP Transforming lives with delivering fantastic products
LEAD TIMES 4-6 weeks
ORDER INFO 100 pc minimum - custom bags
50 pc minimum - printed tees
Maximum order depends on lead times
CONTACT Kerrie Palma
sales@freesetglobal.com
+91 9836609666
India
www.freesetglobal.com

8. FUSION
CLOTHING
PRODUCTS /
SERVICES
Private label manufacturer of organic cotton and
bamboo clothing for women, men, and kids
ETHICS ISO9001, GOTS, FLO Fairtrade certified, India’s first
factory to receive Carbon Footprint Mark from SGS
USP 21 years experience working with top brands Fjallreven,
Billabon, Black Diamond
LEAD TIMES 60-75 days
ORDER INFO 300-30,000 pcs
CONTACT Shishir Goenka
shishir@fusionclothing.com
+91 02222410523
India
www.fusionclothing.com

9. JACOBS
WELL
SERVICES Mid-market / luxury production, womenswear, bridal,
childrenswear, school uniforms and accessories
ETHICS Bespoke Fairtrade CMT unit, working with vulnerable
women from urban slum communities of India enabling
them to lead independent lives, WFTO member
USP High quality CMT, ideal for high end emerging
designers and small businesses
LEAD TIMES 2-3 weeks
ORDER INFO 200 pcs minimum
CONTACT Brenda Sheil
brenda.sheil@jacobswell.co.in
+91 080 42101464 / +91 9743107687
India
www.jacobs-well.biz

10. JERMYN ST
DESIGN
PRODUCTS /
SERVICES
Award-winning corporate wear development from
design to final product, working closely with clients to
fulfil their uniform needs
ETHICS ETI member, working toward WFTO member criteria,
top tier wage scales for suppliers
USP Works with 37 blue chip clients and clothes over 85,000
people in 32 countries
LEAD TIMES 4-22 weeks
ORDER INFO Bespoke to high volume orders
CONTACT Melanie Smith
msmith@jsd.co.uk
+44 02085635000
United Kingdom
www.jsd.co.uk

11. KALIGARH
SERVICES Handcrafted jewellery in silver, brass, and gold-plated
metal
ETHICS Artisan empowerment, reviving traditional techniques,
member of the British Association of Fair Trade
Suppliers
USP Ancient motifs transformed into modern aesthetics with
acute attention to detail, designs that are elegant with
an edge
LEAD TIMES 4-6 weeks
ORDER INFO No minimum, 100 pcs monthly
CONTACT Jyoti Upadhyay
info@kaligarh.com
+977 9808164349
Nepal / United Kingdom
www.kaligarh.com

12. KATTY
FASHION
SERVICES CMT or FOB womenswear from basics to luxury, jersey
to wovens, dyeing and finishing services, small to very
large quantities possible
ETHICS ISO9001 certified, dedicated to working with
eco-minded brands and experienced in sourcing
sustainable fabrics
USP Works with a wide host of well-known brands from
L’Herbe Rouge to H&M, superb technical execution
LEAD TIMES From 2-3 weeks for CMT to 8 weeks for orders with
special fabric requirements
ORDER INFO No minimum, large capacity
CONTACT Katty Ailiesei
katty.ailiesei@katto-fashion.ro
+40 742126855
Romania
www.katty-fashion.com

13. LONDON
PATTERN
BUREAU
SERVICES Pattern cutting, sampling, material sourcing and
consultancy from sketch to final product
ETHICS All toiling fabrics sourced from local warehouse selling
deadstock, waste reduction policies, London living
wages, made in UK
USP Highly skilled pattern cutters & machinists in central
London, high-end to high st clients: Christopher
Raeburn, Liberty’s
LEAD TIMES 2-3 weeks
ORDER INFO No minimum
CONTACT Renee Lacroix
renee@londonpatternbureau.co.uk
+44 7857117845
United Kingdom
www.londonpatternbureau.co.uk

14. LULEA
PRODUCTS /
SERVICES
Design and manufacture of high quality leather and
fabrics accessories in Africa
ETHICS Focus on sustainable livelihoods and fair margin
distribution throughout its supply chain in Kenya
USP Internationally acclaimed premium leather and
accessories designer, affordable luxury
LEAD TIMES 4-12 weeks
ORDER INFO No minimum, 300 pcs / month capacity
CONTACT Edmond Chesneau
edmond@luleabychesneau.com
+254 711408028
Kenya
www.luleabychesneau.com

15. MANTIS
WORLD
PRODUCTS /
SERVICES
High quality, ethically made clothing produced in
Tanzania, Pakistan and Bangladesh
ETHICS GOTS, BSCI, SA8000, WRAP and Oeko Tex certified;
supplies organic African cotton, empowering
sustainable livelihoods
USP Bespoke merchandise, sustainable production at scale,
excellent quality
LEAD TIMES Next day delivery for in stock, 3 months bespoke
ORDER INFO 1 for in stock, 500 bespoke
CONTACT Marion Mollenhauer
marion@mantisworld.com
+44 02072248991
United Kingdom, Tanzania, Pakistan, Bangladesh
www.mantisworld.com

16. MEHERA
SHAW
SERVICES High-end, full service garment manufacturing for
women’s and children’s markets
ETHICS Vertically integrated, Fair Trade Federation labour
standards, working with GOTS certified organic cottons
and AZO free dyes
USP Beautiful, innovative block printing, exceptional level of
quality and skill
LEAD TIMES Full garment manufacture - 90 days, Printing custom
orders - 6 weeks
ORDER INFO 300 pcs total for garments
CONTACT Shari Keller
shari@meherashaw.com
+91 1414011636
India
www.meherashaw.com

17. MILA FAIR
TRADE
CLOTHING CO.
SERVICES Factory and CMT unit in India focused on apparel made
from certified fairtrade organic cotton
ETHICS GOTS and FLO certified, commitment to supply chain
transparency and paying living wages
USP From seed to finished product, Mila guarantees fair and
green production along the whole supply chain
LEAD TIMES 60 days
ORDER INFO 100 pcs minimum
CONTACT Girish Krishnan
girish.krishnan@mila-clothing.com
+91 9944425015
India, Germany
www.mila-clothing.com

18. PURNAA
SERVICES Full service ethical garment and accessories
manufacturing, pattern making, grading, sourcing, CMT,
labelling, packaging, and shipping
ETHICS Mission is to empower those most marginalised in
society with stable work, fair wages, health and
education benefits
USP Exceptional quality control, beautiful clean premises and
pioneering social impact
LEAD TIMES 6 weeks for fabric sourcing
1-2 months for production
ORDER INFO 100 pcs/style
No maximum
CONTACT Corban Bryant
corban@purnaa.com
+977 9818502657
Nepal
www.purnaa.com

19. RUAAB SEWA
SERVICES Luxury fabrics (silk, cotton, linen), embroidery, dye,
printing, manufacturing, and packaging
ETHICS Economic development for women artisans in India,
providing a market for traditional craft skills
USP Handloom and artisan products made for major brand
names, exceptional quality
LEAD TIMES 3 weeks for sampling
6-12 weeks for orders depending on size
ORDER INFO 100-5000 pcs
CONTACT Shruti Agarwal
shruti@sewadelhi.org
+91 9811292903
India
www.sewdelhi.org/ruuab-sewa

20. THE VISIBLE
FACTORY
SERVICES Produces a wide range of men’s, women’s and children’s
wear, sleepwear and accessories
ETHICS WFTO member; free English language, computer, and
tailoring programmes; piece rates set by the tailors
themselves; benefits for employees including paid
holiday, maternity and sick leave
USP Skilled manufacturing, exciting prints
LEAD TIMES 4 weeks sampling
ORDER INFO 30-40 pcs per design
CONTACT Tsering Choden
tsering@eternalcreation.com
+91 1892223078
India
www.eternalcreation.com/pages/himalaya-tailoring-centre