As an alternative to modern conventional clothing ADM also supplies an ethical range of products. These products carry the Fairtrade logo so providing confidence to our customers that they have been Fairtrade certified. These products are manufactured from 100% organic cotton and are "sweatshop free". With 100% organic cotton, only natural fertilizers are used. The cotton is also much softer and therefore kinder on your skin.
Hence, it looks and feels good!
A 'premium' price is paid to the cotton farmers in India. This means by purchasing Fairtrade garments ADM's customers are supporting sustainable farming methods. This guarantees farming methods ensures that these small scale producers have a long term future.
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Customers purchasing ADM's Fairtrade products must be aware of the limitations associated with this range in comparison to other leading brands. These include:
- Cost per garment is higher.
- Lower stock levels.
- Limited product range includes polo shirts, t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts.
- Limited colourways for each product.
Customers however, will be pleasantly surprised with some of the colours available, these include Hot Pink, Kelly Green and Steel Blue.
ADM's Fairtrade products will appeal to a generation of consumers that demand quality but also want to reflect their ethical values through their clothing choices.
More information on Fairtrade products are available at www.fairtrade.org.uk
For more information about cotton production please visit www.agrocel-cotton.com which also has reports quantifying the positive impact of organic cotton.
For details about organic cotton contact the Soil Association (campaigning for organic food and farming and sustainable forestry) tel: 0117 929 0661.
ADM aims to implement the highest environmental and ethical values throughout its UK business. These standards are based on current best practice with regard to employment, health and safety and the environment.
ADM also works very closely with its brand partners in making sure that they too provide a code of conduct based on current best practice relating to employment, health and safety and the environment on an international scale.
The links below provide an overview of ADM's brand partners international ethical policies.
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