A Guide to Ethical Shopping and Fair Trade

Sustainable clothing by and for women, improving opportunities and workplaces with responsible sourcing.

Casual basics made with sustainable materials and fair-trade principles.

High-performance outdoor apparel with responsible manufacturing and community engagement.

Athleticwear created by women for women; sustainability is core to the brand.

Family-owned; ethically produced women’s clothing with fair-trade and eco-conscious practices.

Staple tees and fleece with ethical production and transparent supply chains.

Ethically crafted socks that fund causes; made to be good for people and planet.

Sustainable fashion focused on ethical production and eco-friendly materials.

“Radical Transparency” on factories and pricing; fair wages and safe conditions.

Fair-trade apparel using Peruvian family-farm cotton and safe working conditions.

Offers Fair Trade Certified™ lines supporting fair wages and safer factories.

Essentials “made better” through fair-wage jobs that empower workers.

Fair-trade offerings (notably denim) that promote worker well-being.

Garments made in fair-trade or direct-trade facilities using sustainable materials.

People- and planet-first clothing with living wages and natural fibers.

Colombian brand working with local artisans and sustainable materials.

Fair-trade partnerships with Guatemalan artisans.

Farm-to-finish apparel with “Real Fair Trade” and full transparency.

Clothing with sustainability initiatives; includes a preloved program.

Curated sustainable fashion and home goods prioritizing fair wages and quality craft.

Handmade, fair-trade clothing from India and Nepal; Fair Trade Federation verified.

Apparel and bags funding safe homes, education, and restoration for girls in the DR.

Ethically designed clothing with fair wages and Earth-friendly materials.

Ethical denim using suppliers committed to people and planet.

Organic-cotton essentials with fair-trade standards for safe conditions and fair pay.

Partners with Indian artisan groups to ensure fair, livable wages and safe workplaces.

Outdoor apparel rooted in environmentalism, quality, integrity, and justice.

Pioneer in fair-trade fashion—“Truly Conscious Clothing.”

Outdoor clothing with Fair Trade support, responsible supply chains, and social impact.

Organic-cotton innerwear prioritizing sustainability and people-first production.

Benefit corp employing Indian women escaping the sex trade to break cycles of exploitation.

Plants ten trees per item; sustainable materials and fair labor.

Works with women and Indigenous artisans; fair wages and sustainable, transparent production.

“Streetwear without secrets” using organic materials and transparent supply chains.

Atlanta artisan salts, sugars, and sundries made with integrity and sustainability.

Employee-owned maker of oats, flours, and wholesome foods focused on employee stability.

Sustainably grown premium produce advocating for frontline harvest workers.

Direct-trade coffee partnership that delivers higher, more stable farmer incomes.

Worker-owned co-op offering fair-trade cocoa and coffee as an alternative to corporate chains.

American chocolatier using traditional techniques and sustainable partnerships.

US grocer carrying Fair Trade products and investing in local communities.

Fair-trade certified teas focused on healthier futures for farmers and the planet.

Flours and mixes with a people-first culture supporting employees and communities.

Fair-trade certified sodas made with organic cane sugar; invests in farming communities.

Organic oils, snacks, and spreads; advances sustainable agriculture and food education.

Donates 10% of profits to partners aiding children and underserved communities.

Sustainable oils with high standards on ingredients, packaging, and production.

Fair-trade teas delivering “Certified Goodness” for people and planet.

B-Corp chocolate maker innovating ethical cocoa sourcing and impact.

Dutch brand on a mission to end exploitation in cocoa supply chains.

US grocer offering unique foods and select Fair Trade products.

Revenue-sharing model for coffee/tea that provides higher, stable farmer incomes.

Regenerative, zero-waste family farm producing better food for land and community.

Natural/organic grocer prioritizing transparency, Fair Trade, and worker rights.

First to bring Fair Trade sweeteners to the US; consciously sourced sugars.

Family-owned produce using renewable energy and conservation initiatives.

Canadian retailer carrying select Fair Trade-certified products.

Sustainability-focused sourcing with long-term farmer partnerships.

Nepal-made jewelry empowering 200+ women artisans with ethical employment.

Low-waste, ethically made jewelry with a sustainability focus.

Home décor brand championing artisan empowerment, upcycling, and organic practices.

Works with Haitian artisans (via Extol) to uplift communities through craft.

Ethically sourced engagement and wedding jewelry with Fair Trade options.

Himalayan artisan goods—flags, chimes, paper, jewelry—supporting artisan livelihoods.

Soaps and cleaners guided by social justice, fair supply chains, and sustainability.

Cruelty-free beauty with a focus on ethical treatment and better working conditions.

Teaches girls and women to sew; profits support education and future success.

Ethically handcrafted jewelry/accessories with transparent, people-first supply chains.

Fair-trade gifts handmade by artisans building better futures for their families.

Certification and programs eliminating child/forced labor in rugs, textiles, and crafts.

Global artisan empowerment platform offering ethical jobs and benefits.

Indian fair-trade goods blending traditional and modern arts; women empowerment focus.

Beeswax candles and home goods made with sustainable labor practices.

Jewelry and accessories with recycled/eco-friendly materials and ethical manufacturing.

Partners with artisans in underserved communities to create market access and income.

Crafted by survivors of trafficking; supports income, education, healthcare, and community.

Marketplace of goods made by survivors, supporting ethical production.

Handmade, fair-trade home accessories with artisan partnerships.

Jewelry brand employing survivors and reinvesting profits into restoration programs.

Offers Fair Trade Certified items across apparel, food, and home (Good & Gather, Archer Farms, Cat & Jack, Opalhouse, Simply Balanced).

Woman-owned jewelry studio in Utah supporting women entrepreneurs.

Accessories/apparel built for durability; audited ethical manufacturing.

Upcycles plastic bags into useful products while creating local employment.

Empowers Rwandan women artisans with fair income and family health support.

Kenyan handmade goods creating meaningful employment and community impact.

B-Corp marketplace for creative goods, often using reclaimed/recycled materials.

B-Corp pet brand making durable, sustainable dog products.

Fair-trade jewelry/accessories empowering artisans across South Asia.

Fair-trade footballs made under strict ethical standards.

Child-labor-free soccer balls with fair supply chains.

Fair-trade soccer equipment for small-sided play.