AFFILIATE DIRECTORY
Explore a variety of individuals and organisations working toward a sustainable, just and equitable future.
Take a look at their websites and find out why they do what they do.
MAKERS & CREATIVES
We love these small scale makers and micro fashion brands - making, remaking and offering skills learning.
BEEKAY MAKES // is a maker who works with local sustainable materials such as nettles, flax and local wool. Brigitte also teaches natural plant fibre processing. and initiated the 'Lets Grow Flax' project.
COUTURE TO YOUR DOOR // Designed by Maria Loria, CoutureToYourDoor aims to turn discarded textiles and remnants into one-of-a-kind fully customisable Couture garments.
CLAIRE DUNN DESIGN // Made in Dartmoor, Claire Dunn creates unique and timeless garments and accessories using only a specially curated collection of vintage and repurposed fabrics.
EMILY PINK // is the founder of The Little Wardrobe: a platform which aims to empower others to engage with issues of climate justice and slow fashion.
HULAHAN // Hannah only makes one-offs, and made to order. She repurposes army surplus, vintage sheets and other found textiles to make all orders
FREEWEAVER STUDIO // was launched in 2017 by Erna Janine after studying hand weaving in Scandinavia and Japan. The first-of-its kind studio offers the public a chance to learn weaving on Japanese floor looms.
PUBLIC FOOTPATH // Every piece is made from foraged fabrics, using what already exists whilst producing nothing new. No two items are identical and the majority of pieces are completely unique.
SNU // Snü is an air pollution mask hidden inside a scarf - specially designed to prevent contaminated air from reaching your nose and mouth when cycling and commuting through a polluted city.
SARAH POLAND // ART + SLOW FASHION. Natural dyed, limited edition, pre-order clothing, made in the UK. Helping to redifine the meaning of luxury, to truly beautiful - ethical & sustainable.
WORN TO THREADS // Sustainable fashion, accessories and homeware made in Bristol from Reclaimed textiles, secondhand fabrics and offcuts.
STUDIO REALINE // A purpose driven label, that values, quality and longevity above all else. Investing time in sourcing, curating and development, our focus is on creating a modular wardrobe of interchangeable pieces.
TRULY SOPEL // designed and made from sketch to stitch by Truly in her studio based in Frome. Using small scale production, UK based fabrics and recycled materials, Truly began her label over 20 years ago by upcyling and reworking garments.
WILD INDIGO RELOVED // Founded by Mandy Griffiths, every piece is sourced locally from a variety of places creating a colourful collection of contemporary and vintage clothing. Wild Indigo also offers clothes decluttering and style advice.
CHARITIES, CICs, BRANDS & ORGANISATIONS
Organisations actively working to build community, reduce their carbon impact or advocate for systemic change in fashion.
A KIND CLOTH // Is a curated collection of sustainable fabrics that are kind to the planet and you. Ran by Marine, A Kind Cloth was born to share and expand her knowledge on natural and sustainable fabrics.
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY // challenging their students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good.
CARBON CONSCIOUS CLOTHING // A UK based ethically source and sustainable clothing brand. Pieces use GOTS certified organic cotton plus recycled and biodegradable trims and accessories.
THE CHARITY RETAIL ASSOCIATION // the membership association for charity shops in the UK. This sector harnesses the skills of more than 187k volunteers, promoting charitable causes and environmentally sustainable retail.
EDEN PROJECT COMMUNITIES // brings people together to create happier, healthier communities. They believe we need strong, connected communities to support each other and our planet.
FASHION DECLARES // is a bottom-up movement of people in the fashion industry who want to share best practice, learn, and take effective action in the climate, ecological and social crisis.
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL // certification verifies sustainable sourcing of forest products and ecosystem services at every step of the value chain, from forest to consumer.
FASHION ROUNDTABLE // the only think tank dedicated to reimagining a creative and responsible fashion industry. Delivers creative leadership to solve the world’s pressing social, environmental and economic problems.
HERD ALPACA APPAREL // create limited edition, timeless knitwear garments of alpaca wool. Each piece is created with ethically sourced alpaca fibre and is entirely UK based.
GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD // GOTS is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
SPIN SLOW STYLE // epitomises true circular fashion where exceptional quality preowned and preloved fashion is curated to offer something for everyone focussing on inclusivity. This sustainable resale boutique situated in Reigate, Surrey also sells on instagram making the brand available to all.
NORLAND // one of the smallest degree-awarding providers in the UK, Norland offers a specialist and award-winning degree and diploma programme for care of babies and young children.
REAL SUSTAINABILITY // is a community interest company that aims to support citizens and organisational leaders to transition to carbon zero and sustainability, founded by Safia Minney & friends.
ORGANIC TEXTILE COMPANY // Phil and Ann, with over thirty years of fabric selling under their belts, formed the company in 2005 after becoming aware of the damage to the environment and communities growing regular cotton can do.
SILVER & STEEL // is a one of a kind jewellery studio aiming to impact cultures around fast fashion jewellery consumption by connecting people to the craft of precious metal jewellery making. They source 100% recycled precious metals for workshops, stock reclaimed or handcut gemstones and run a calendar of events for the local jewellery industry.
SPIN PRELOVED // epitomises true circular fashion where exceptional quality preowned and preloved fashion is curated to offer something for everyone focussing on inclusivity.
THE GOOD CLOTHES SHOW // is making its way to the NEC in Birmingham from 20- 22 September 2024. Meet the trailblazing designers and innovative brands on the cutting edge of sustainable style.
YEO VALLEY ORGANIC // is the UK’s largest organic brand established in 1994 and is owned by the Mead family. Their range of organic products include yogurt, cream, milk, butter, cheese, ice cream and soup, which are consumed by 10 million households a year.