SOURCE Members // PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & CERTIFICATION BODIES

SUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES // 2016-17 IMAGE: FAIRTRADE FOUNDATION UK

CERTIFIERS / NGOS & CONSULTANTS

BARKHA’S CUSTOM

SOURCINGPRODUCTS Custom sourcing company providing clients with

organic and ethically certified fabrics and textiles

ETHICS Supporting businesses to source ethically from concept to finished product, GOTS certified

USP Organic and ethically sourced fabrics from fair trade mills and skilled artisans based in India, Nepal and the USA

LEAD TIMES Custom fabric 3-4 months

CONTACT Barkha Malikbarkha@barkhascustomsourcing.com+1 4046269292USA

www.barkhascustomsourcing.com

COTTON MADE IN

AFRICA

SERVICES A certified sustainability standard, a network of African cotton suppliers, and communication tools to show customers that their purchase has positive social impact

ETHICS Helping people help themselves, improving the living conditions of African small holder farmers

USP Integrating raw materials with social and environmental added value into your products in a way that is transparent and cost-neutral, of good quality, without up-charges, available globally and at any time

CONTACT Tina Striddeinfo@abt-foundation.org+4940 64617971Germany

www.cottonmadeinafrica.org

FAIRTRADE(UK, CA, NZ, AUS)

SERVICES Globally recognised FAIRTRADE mark available for cotton and certain products; brand new Fairtrade Sourcing Programme available for cotton, helping you source more Fairtrade cotton as part of your sustainable cotton mix

ETHICS To secure a better deal and improved terms of trade for cotton farmers in the development world

USP Helping companies increase their use of sustainable cotton - showing their customers and stakeholders their commitment to ethical sourcing

CONTACT Fairtrade Foundation UK - Subindu Garkhelsubindu.garkhel@fairtrade.org.uk +44 02074407674 | www.fairtrade.org.uk

Fairtrade Canada & USA - Victoria Reichelvictoria.reichel@fairtrade.ca+1 6135633351 | www.fairtrade.ca

Fairtrade Australia & NZ - Pravin Sawmypravin@fairtrade.org.nz +64 99204950 | www.fairtrade.org.nz

GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILES

STANDARDSERVICE The world’s leading processing standard for textiles

made from organic fibres via 17 approved certification bodies

MISSION Organic textiles will become a significant part of everyday life, enhancing people’s lives and the environment

KEY BUSINESS BENEFIT

The GOTS stamp of approval means every link in the textile supply chain has been audited against ecological and social criteria, and is traceable - product security for both seller and buyer

CONTACT Christopher Stopesstopes@global-standard.org+44 07966463489Global Offices

www.global-standard.org

EVENTS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

ARTISAN RESOURCE

SERVICES Semi-annual New York based production and sourcing venue showcasing 2,800 overseas artisans and handmade products, including textiles, fashion accessories and home decor

ETHICS Specifically focused on artisanal and handmade products from around the world

USP Connecting international export-ready artisans with designers and importers in the US

CONTACT Allison Garafaloallison.garafalo@nynow.com +1 8458250019USA

www.nynow.com/handmade/artisan-resource

BRITTNEYLEIGHANN

SERVICES Photography, surface design and creative concept for the apparel, homeware, and paper industries

ETHICS Working closely with socially conscious brands who value people and the environment

USP Beautiful aesthetic with purpose

CONTACT Brittney LeighAnnbritt@brittneyleighann.comUnited States

www.brittneyleighann.com

CHARNEYMAGRI

SERVICES International, award-winning ethical photographer, director and published author

ETHICS Changing the perception of sustainable fashion through beautiful photography and storytelling

USP Photography that tells a story from source to consumer, clients include Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton, British Vogue, and more

CONTACT Charney Magricharney@charneymagri.com+44London, Dubai, Paris

www.charneymagri.com