source members - manufacturing and production

SOURCE Members // MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

SUSTAINABLE SOURCING SERIES // 2016-17 IMAGE: JACOBS WELL

ARTISAN HUTSERVICES Hand weaving, block printing, hand embroidery, fair

trade production

ETHICS Supporting artisans in Bangladesh, fair trade practices, training and scholarships for weaving villages

USP High quality, traditional hand skills, long time producer for People Tree

CONTACT Monju Haqueartisanhut@gmail.com+8801819270869Bangladesh

www.artisanhutbd.com

BLOSSOMS ORGANIC

CLOTHINGPRODUCTS / SERVICES

Organic textiles, lingerie, garments, homewares from yarn to CMT to embroidery services, many qualities available

ETHICS GOTS certified, fair wages for employees, Fairtrade certification in process

USP Vertically integrated, ‘right first time’ philosophy, quality without compromise

LEAD TIMES 60-120 days depending on styles and requirements

ORDER INFO 100 pcs minimum5000 pcs/day capacity

CONTACT Ravi Shankarravi@blossomsorganic.com+91 9845672243India

www.blossomsorganic.com

EDEN STUDIO

SERVICES High quality production for the high-end European market; working with silk, organza, chiffon, laces, hemp, organic cotton, stretch materials

ETHICS Made in London, re-use and recycling of waste material

USP Sustainable manufacturing unit for small volumes as well as med-large quantity production

LEAD TIMES 3-4 weeks

ORDER INFO 10 units per style

CONTACT Darina Panchvainfo@edenstudiolondon.com+44 02036747964United Kingdom

www.edenstudiolondon.com

FEELWELL GARMENTS &

ACCESSORIESSERVICES Specialists in hand embroidery and fashion accessories -

scarves, bags, shoes, belts, clothing, jewellery

ETHICS ISO 9001 certified, ‘giving back to society’ company philosophy

USP Intricate embroidery and beadwork

LEAD TIMES 4-6 weeks

ORDER INFO 1-5000 pieces

CONTACT Raghav Bansalraghav@feelwellgarments.com+91 820932624India

www.ethicalfashionforum.com/source-directory/member/1225

FIVE P VENTURE

PRODUCTS / SERVICES

Hand woven customised fabrics, home furnishings, clothing and accessories, bespoke handwoven fabrics

ETHICS Fair pay and excellent working conditions for artisans - latest loom shed constructed using Green Building Technology over 12 acres of land

USP Revival of handloom heritage on a bigger scale, operates 25 looms in a 6400 sq. ft facility

LEAD TIMES 50-60 days

ORDER INFO 5m (existing stock), 50m (bespoke)

CONTACT Shree Bharathibharathi@fivep.in+91 9500935115India

www.fivepventure.com

FREESETPRODUCTS Jute and organic cotton bags

ETHICS Fair trade business offering employment to women caught in the sex trade in Kolkata

USP Transforming lives with delivering fantastic products

LEAD TIMES 4-6 weeks

ORDER INFO 100 pc minimum - custom bags50 pc minimum - printed teesMaximum order depends on lead times

CONTACT Kerrie Palmasales@freesetglobal.com+91 9836609666India

www.freesetglobal.com

FUSION CLOTHING

PRODUCTS / SERVICES

Private label manufacturer of organic cotton and bamboo clothing for women, men, and kids

ETHICS ISO9001, GOTS, FLO Fairtrade certified, India’s first factory to receive Carbon Footprint Mark from SGS

USP 21 years experience working with top brands Fjallreven, Billabon, Black Diamond

LEAD TIMES 60-75 days

ORDER INFO 300-30,000 pcs

CONTACT Shishir Goenkashishir@fusionclothing.com+91 02222410523India

www.fusionclothing.com

JACOBSWELL

SERVICES Mid-market / luxury production, womenswear, bridal, childrenswear, school uniforms and accessories

ETHICS Bespoke Fairtrade CMT unit, working with vulnerable women from urban slum communities of India enabling them to lead independent lives, WFTO member

USP High quality CMT, ideal for high end emerging designers and small businesses

LEAD TIMES 2-3 weeks

ORDER INFO 200 pcs minimum

CONTACT Brenda Sheilbrenda.sheil@jacobswell.co.in+91 080 42101464 / +91 9743107687India

www.jacobs-well.biz

JERMYN STDESIGN

PRODUCTS / SERVICES

Award-winning corporate wear development from design to final product, working closely with clients to fulfil their uniform needs

ETHICS ETI member, working toward WFTO member criteria, top tier wage scales for suppliers

USP Works with 37 blue chip clients and clothes over 85,000 people in 32 countries

LEAD TIMES 4-22 weeks

ORDER INFO Bespoke to high volume orders

CONTACT Melanie Smithmsmith@jsd.co.uk+44 02085635000United Kingdom

www.jsd.co.uk

KALIGARHSERVICES Handcrafted jewellery in silver, brass, and gold-plated

metal

ETHICS Artisan empowerment, reviving traditional techniques, member of the British Association of Fair Trade Suppliers

USP Ancient motifs transformed into modern aesthetics with acute attention to detail, designs that are elegant with an edge

LEAD TIMES 4-6 weeks

ORDER INFO No minimum, 100 pcs monthly

CONTACT Jyoti Upadhyayinfo@kaligarh.com+977 9808164349Nepal / United Kingdom

www.kaligarh.com

KATTY FASHION

SERVICES CMT or FOB womenswear from basics to luxury, jersey to wovens, dyeing and finishing services, small to very large quantities possible

ETHICS ISO9001 certified, dedicated to working with eco-minded brands and experienced in sourcing sustainable fabrics

USP Works with a wide host of well-known brands from L’Herbe Rouge to H&M, superb technical execution

LEAD TIMES From 2-3 weeks for CMT to 8 weeks for orders with special fabric requirements

ORDER INFO No minimum, large capacity

CONTACT Katty Ailieseikatty.ailiesei@katto-fashion.ro+40 742126855Romania

www.katty-fashion.com

LONDON PATTERN BUREAU

SERVICES Pattern cutting, sampling, material sourcing and consultancy from sketch to final product

ETHICS All toiling fabrics sourced from local warehouse selling deadstock, waste reduction policies, London living wages, made in UK

USP Highly skilled pattern cutters & machinists in central London, high-end to high st clients: Christopher Raeburn, Liberty’s

LEAD TIMES 2-3 weeks

ORDER INFO No minimum

CONTACT Renee Lacroixrenee@londonpatternbureau.co.uk+44 7857117845United Kingdom

www.londonpatternbureau.co.uk

LULEAPRODUCTS / SERVICES

Design and manufacture of high quality leather and fabrics accessories in Africa

ETHICS Focus on sustainable livelihoods and fair margin distribution throughout its supply chain in Kenya

USP Internationally acclaimed premium leather and accessories designer, affordable luxury

LEAD TIMES 4-12 weeks

ORDER INFO No minimum, 300 pcs / month capacity

CONTACT Edmond Chesneauedmond@luleabychesneau.com+254 711408028Kenya

www.luleabychesneau.com

MANTIS WORLD

PRODUCTS / SERVICES

High quality, ethically made clothing produced in Tanzania, Pakistan and Bangladesh

ETHICS GOTS, BSCI, SA8000, WRAP and Oeko Tex certified; supplies organic African cotton, empowering sustainable livelihoods

USP Bespoke merchandise, sustainable production at scale, excellent quality

LEAD TIMES Next day delivery for in stock, 3 months bespoke

ORDER INFO 1 for in stock, 500 bespoke

CONTACT Marion Mollenhauermarion@mantisworld.com+44 02072248991United Kingdom, Tanzania, Pakistan, Bangladesh

www.mantisworld.com

MEHERA SHAW

SERVICES High-end, full service garment manufacturing for women’s and children’s markets

ETHICS Vertically integrated, Fair Trade Federation labour standards, working with GOTS certified organic cottons and AZO free dyes

USP Beautiful, innovative block printing, exceptional level of quality and skill

LEAD TIMES Full garment manufacture - 90 days, Printing custom orders - 6 weeks

ORDER INFO 300 pcs total for garments

CONTACT Shari Kellershari@meherashaw.com+91 1414011636India

www.meherashaw.com

MILA FAIR TRADE

CLOTHING CO.SERVICES Factory and CMT unit in India focused on apparel made

from certified fairtrade organic cotton

ETHICS GOTS and FLO certified, commitment to supply chain transparency and paying living wages

USP From seed to finished product, Mila guarantees fair and green production along the whole supply chain

LEAD TIMES 60 days

ORDER INFO 100 pcs minimum

CONTACT Girish Krishnangirish.krishnan@mila-clothing.com +91 9944425015India, Germany

www.mila-clothing.com

PURNAASERVICES Full service ethical garment and accessories

manufacturing, pattern making, grading, sourcing, CMT, labelling, packaging, and shipping

ETHICS Mission is to empower those most marginalised in society with stable work, fair wages, health and education benefits

USP Exceptional quality control, beautiful clean premises and pioneering social impact

LEAD TIMES 6 weeks for fabric sourcing1-2 months for production

ORDER INFO 100 pcs/styleNo maximum

CONTACT Corban Bryantcorban@purnaa.com+977 9818502657Nepal

www.purnaa.com

RUAAB SEWASERVICES Luxury fabrics (silk, cotton, linen), embroidery, dye,

printing, manufacturing, and packaging

ETHICS Economic development for women artisans in India, providing a market for traditional craft skills

USP Handloom and artisan products made for major brand names, exceptional quality

LEAD TIMES 3 weeks for sampling6-12 weeks for orders depending on size

ORDER INFO 100-5000 pcs

CONTACT Shruti Agarwalshruti@sewadelhi.org+91 9811292903India

www.sewdelhi.org/ruuab-sewa

THE VISIBLE FACTORY

SERVICES Produces a wide range of men’s, women’s and children’s wear, sleepwear and accessories

ETHICS WFTO member; free English language, computer, and tailoring programmes; piece rates set by the tailors themselves; benefits for employees including paid holiday, maternity and sick leave

USP Skilled manufacturing, exciting prints

LEAD TIMES 4 weeks sampling

ORDER INFO 30-40 pcs per design

CONTACT Tsering Chodentsering@eternalcreation.com+91 1892223078India

www.eternalcreation.com/pages/himalaya-tailoring-centre