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.
Not available as a free report.
Download the latest Research Report, including the article from the magazine, a detailed ratings table and all the research behind the company ratings. See a sample Research Report.
View the Alternative Clothing Directory from our previous report in 2005.
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.
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.
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.
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:
In this 2005 report, first published in issue 93 of the magazine, we rate 'urban' fashion labels.
The best of the brands (rated 2006).