The Fairies Pyjamas provide a choice for consumers
The Fairies Pyjamas design and sell Fair Trade garments that are assembled by workers who are paid a fair salary while working in a safe environment.
Working with our Fair Trade factory in Kathmandu, allows you to choose Fair Trade garments and we provide a way for you to support Fair Trade practices.
When you support Fair Trade you support healthy employment and dignity for all people.
Making Ethical Decisions
*As consumers become more informed about the practices and politics of international production and trade,they want to use their purchasing power to support their concerns of social justice and environmental sustainability*.
-Kimberly S. Grimes,
Made By Hand International Cooperative,
S. Bethany, DE, Spring 2004
Fair Trade Criteria
*Pay a fair wage in the local context.
*Offer employees opportunities for advancement
*Engage in environmentally sustainable practices
*Be open to public accountability
*Build long term trade relationships
*Provide equal opportunities for all people, particurlarly the most disadvantaged.
*Provide healthy and safe working conditions.
*Ensure that there is no abuse of child labour.
Source: Fair Trade Federation