People Tree is a pioneering Fair Trade and ecological fashion company, making beautiful clothing and accessories. People Tree products are made to the highest Fair Trade and environmental standards from start to finish and consistently prove that it is possible to wear stylish, exciting and affordable fashion, at the same time as respecting people and planet. View the collection and start shopping now :)
Fair-Trade and Eco Principles
People Tree works with 50 Fair Trade groups in 15 developing countries, helping people from some of the world's most marginalized communities use Fair Trade to escape from poverty. All of People Tree's clothes are dyed using low impact dyes, free from harmful azo chemicals which frequently used in clothing manufacture. They use locally available and natural materials where possible, including handmade recycled paper products, products made from jute and other environmentally friendly materials, and actively avoiding plastics and toxic substances.
Organic cotton
Cotton is a vital commodity for many developing countries and a vital financial income for many of the world's poorest farmers. However the conventional cotton industry has a devastating effect on farmers, textile workers and the environment. The World Health Organisation estimates that 20,000 people a year die in developing countries from pesticide poisoning, and a further 3 million people suffer chronic health problems. Many of these are cotton farmers: worldwide, while conventional cotton farming uses only 3% of total farmland, it consumes 10% of chemical pesticides, and 22% of all insecticides.
People Tree works closely with organic cotton producers and garment manufacturers at every stage of the production process to avoid the destructive impact of conventional cotton production. As well as protecting their health, avoiding the cycle of debt involved in pesticide purchase, and increasing their yields in some cases, organic farming also means that along with the Fairtrade premium, farmers receive a 30% premium above conventional prices.
Pure Skin Care welcomes People Tree
We are delighted to bring you a selection of organic and Fair-Trade fashion from People Tree, and hope that you enjoy wearing the clothes as much as we enjoy choosing them for you :)
