Ethical Consumer

Ethical Consumer

Clothing - free ethical buyer guides

 

Clothes Shops

In this report from issue 117, 2009, we look at the reality behind 47 high street brands including a detailed rating and comparison of their workers' rights policies.

The report includes an Alternative Clothing Directory which includes 18 ethical clothes companies that are raising the bar in the rag trade.

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View the Alternative Clothing Directory from our previous report in 2005.

  

Fleeces

This report looks into the cold facts behind the companies who manufacture fleece jumpers and jackets. The report was first published in 2004 in issue 91.

 

Jeans

This report scrutinises the labour standards and new technologies of leading jeans companies, and looks at alternative brands. First published in issue 101, July/August 2006.

   

School uniforms

A special buyers' guide showing why school uniforms are so cheap and recommending ethical alternatives that are recycled, Fairtrade or organic. First published Sept/Oct 2007 in issue 101.

 

Shoes & shoe shops

This buyer's guide looks at the high street shoe shops and well-known shoe brands, and gets to grips with animal products and poor workers' rights. First published in 2006 in issue 98.

  

Sportswear

A critical look at the sportwear industry, with some surprising results for some of the biggest brands. First published 2008.

 

Trainers

Are we any nearer to a sports shoe made without the abuse of human rights? Read this report to find out. First published in issue 104, January/February 2007. Brands rated for:

  

Urban fashion labels

In this 2005 report, first published in issue 93 of the magazine, we rate 'urban' fashion labels.

  

Walking boots

The best of the brands (rated 2006).

 

   

 

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