This SocialBusiness.org top list of fair trade fashion features points to how the once-obscure notion of "fair trade" (in its capitalized form) is now increasingly being considered the status quo.
In the Summer of 2011, the Stanford Social Innovation Review published an article dubbed "The Problem with Fair Trade Coffee," which illuminated some of the overall drawbacks of having uncompromising certification requirements and how they can lead to detrimental outcomes for both producers and consumers.
With everything from nature-loving knickers to socially conscious scarves and upscale designer lines, this top list of fair trade fashion features will show you the array of products available in a sphere that is growing tremendously, but may need to rethink how and why it conveys its message.
50 Fair Trade Fashion Features
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Fair-Trade Celeb Fashion
The Emma Watson 2011 People Tree Collection is Clothing With a Conscience
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Typography Nerd Tees
'Not My Type' Shirts Proclaim Your Font Allegiance
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Organic Shoes by Veja
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Disabled Artisan Jewelry Collections
The People Tree Wheelchair Campaign with Bombolulu
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Fair Trade Ugandan Goods
One Mango Tree's Clothing and Accessories Have a Beautiful Story
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Nature-Loving Knickers
GreenKnickers Sells Eco-Friendly Underoos With Hilarious Ad
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Eco Rock & Roll Fashion with Chopper Couture
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Recycled Soda Can Jewelry
Eco Art by the Disabled
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Ethical Tribal Print Fashion
The Nicole Miller Indego Africa Collection Focuses on Fair Trade
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Website for Ethical Fashion
The BBC's 'Thread: Fashion Without Victims'
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Earthy Ethical Fashion
Emma Watson Launches Green-Chic Clothing Line With People Tree
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Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Liz Alig Links Consumers & Producers to Support Ethical Practices
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Social Sports Accessories
Rainbow Collection World Cup Orange Bracelets are About Fair Trade
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Ethical Shopping Sites
Magnifeco is an Eco-Fashion Source Featuring All Things Socially Good
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Ethical Tot Fashion
LUDD Organic & Recycled is a Label for Eco-Conscious Babies
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Fashionable Fair Trade Apparel (UPDATE)
Indego Africa Gives Artisans a Protected Place to Create
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Flirty Green Fashion
Chi-Town's 2nd Annual Vert Couture Eco-Fashion Show (SPONSORED)
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Worker-Focused Shoe Companies
'soleRebels' was Founded to Create Jobs in Ethiopian Communities
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Vintage African Fashion
The Fair Trade Fashions of Suno NY Began in Africa
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Bold Eco Kicks
Osborn Design Studios' Shoes Get You on Your Feet in Fair-Trade Fashion
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Ethical Web Boutiques
'Future:Standard' Offers Environmentally and Socially Responsible Clothing
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Fair-Trade Eco Fashions
Awamaki Lab Brings Tradition and Fashion Innovation Together
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Fair Trade Lifestyle Brands
People Tree is a Stylish Social Business Spearhead
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Humanitarian Fashion Lines
David Peck Takes Inspiration from and Gives Back to Ugandan Villagers
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Female-Owned Design Studios
'Creative Women' Supports Economic Independence in the Majority World
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Herb-Infused Fashion
The A.D.O Clothing Line is Good for your Health
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Responsible Bedroom Slippers
The Chilote House Shoe is Eco and Ethically Principled
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Cozy Eco-Chic Knits
The Tara St. James StudyNY Fall/Winter 2011 Collection Makes Bold Statements
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Celebrity Benefashions
Charitable Emma Watson Fashion Line for People Tree
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Hip Handwoven Attire
Bhalo Employs Rural Bangladeshi Women to Produce Fair Trade Fashion
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Fair Trade Bobbles
The Andean Jewelry Fall 2010 Collection Combines Metallic and Fabric
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Conscious E-Commerce
Ethical Ocean is an Online Marketplace for Eco, Organic & Fair Trade Products
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Kenyan Art Clinics
The Bombolulu Workshops & Cultural Centre Empowers Artisans of All Abilities
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Fair-Trade Fashion
The Edun Fall 2011 Collection Brings an Haute African Inspiration
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Inspirational Apparel
'Tees for Change' Spreads Positivity Through Their Designs
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Sustainable Stylized Tees
Sutsu Clothing Offers Environmentally Aware and Fair Trade Products
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Fair Trade Accessories
Leather 'My Paper Bag' is Made by Craftsmen in India
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Fair Trade Underwear
Pants to Poverty is a Hip Social Enterprise That Raises “Underwearness"
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Animal-Friendly Winter Wear
The Vaute Couture Vegan Coats are Chic and Sustainable
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Chic Fair Trade Clothing
Amana Provides Training and Jobs for Women in Morocco
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Cultural Clothing Tours
Verdes y Colores is the Vision of Sustainable Retail and Fashion
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Ethical Silk Scarves
‘Cambodian Threads’ Gives School Supplies to Impoverished Kids
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Flashy Fair Trade Accessories
Cambodian Threads Designs Vibrant Colored Ties, Bags and Wallets
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Socially Conscious Scarves
The Fairtrade Foundation Raises Awareness with Fair-Trade Fashion
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Ethical Fashion Show
Sustainable Style in Paris
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Fair Trade Tees
African Apparel Founders are on a Mission to Rebuild a Continent
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Social Fashion
armedangels presents eco+ethical+charity+hot apparel
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Fair Trade Bulk Apparel
Epona Clothing Supplies Ethical Tees for Charities, Schools & Businesses
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Eco-Friendly Bow Shirts
Adili Tee Shirts Are Chic and Environmentally-Conscious
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Female-Focused Enterprises
Women's Bean Project Creates Jobs with Jewelry & Gourmet Food
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Ethical Fashion Empowerment
Risa Vancouver Partners with Indian Artisans for Sustainable Bags
Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Fall-Centric Layered Apparel
The UNIQLO U FW24 Collection is Timeless and Elevated
Holiday-Ready Apparel Collaborations
Cult Gaia X Gap Partner to Create Modern Winter Essentials
Surfer-Inspired Sustainable Swimwear
Outerknown and Seea Launch a New Swim Collection
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Sustainable Back-to-School Capsules
Stonyfield Organic Unveils its Sweet Threads Collection
Cozy Sustainable Fashion
Good For Sunday Offers Curated Cozies that are Perfect for Fall
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Sustainable Workwear Collections
Craghoppers Workwear Launches a Collection Tailored for Mavericks
Transformable Sustainable Apparel
CAALO Is Manufactured Ethically and Sustainably
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
Chic Sustainable Swimwear Designs
MABI Swimwear Debuted the Gaia Capsule Collection
Chic Tech Organization Bags
The Faire Collective Atlas Urban Messenger Keeps Devices Secure
Stunning Sustainable Knitwear Collections
Rafaiel Knitwear Boasts Exquisite Silhouettes
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Sustainable Flannel Shirts
Alex Crane's Cloud Flannel is Crafted from Organic Cotton
Fashion-Branded Coffee Carriers
The Barbour Tartan Reusable Travel Mugs Come in Two Options
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Sustainable Clothing Collections
New 'Regenration Nation' Collection is Inspired by Unity
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Comfy Organic Cotton Lines
Siella Strikes a Perfect Balance with Its Organic Cotton Undies & Bras
Holiday-Inspired Conservation Collections
WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
Fisherman Style Collaborative Fashion
The Latest JW Anderson x UNIQLO Range Prepares for FW24
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Practical Apparel Capsules
Hikesity Debuts its Technical Apparel, Influenced by Eastern Design
Sporty-Infused Technical Workwear
Nike Life's New Capsule Breaches into the Real of Workwear
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Empowering Pride-Themed Apparel
The Love For All Kinds Capsule Collection is Now Live
Collaborative Technical Apparel Capsule
UNDERCOVER and The North Face Join on a New Collection
Luxurious Chic Outerwear Collections
FREED Boasts a Stunning Line of Cruelty-Free Outerwear
Culturally Influenced Summer Garments
Arc'teryx Highlights Indigenous Culture with 'Walk Gently'
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Sustainable Canadian Fashion Brands
FREED Was Nominated in the 2023 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Technically Focused Weather-Ready Apparel
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Capsule for SS23
Fashionable Technical Sportswear
Stella Mccartney's 2024 collection Offers Sporting Excellence
Ethical Merino Wool Clothing
The 'Knit Kite Jacket' is Soft and Heat-Regulating
Circular Luxury Accessories
Coachtopia is a Circular Sub-Brand from Coach
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Sustainable Indian Streetwear Lines
Cloveify Wearables Launches its New Sustainable Clothing Line
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Lab-Grown Fibre Scarves
The Burberry B Shield Scarf is Made with Brewed Protein
Festive Organic Cotton Intimates
The Cou Cou Holiday Collection Has Just Dropped
Ethical Organic Cotton Apparel
The Sport Sweatshirt From Industry Of All Nations is Timeless
Vacation-Inspired Clothing Lines
Saint Holiday Emphasizes Sustainability & Ethical Manufacturing
Fashion-Forward Layering Lines
SHEIN Introduces Weather-Adaptive Fashion Collection
Sustainable Comfort-Focused Bras
ThirdLove Spring Collection Embraces Comfort and Sustainability
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Chic Sustainable Underwear Brands
Subset Formerly Known as Knickey, Launches in North America
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
GOTS-Certified Organic Cotton Activewear
PACT Offers a Range of Cotton Leisure and Activewear
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Lightweight Fiber Sustainable Fashion
MUJI Unveils its New Collection Made from Kapok Materials
Sophisticated Technical Fall Fashion
Kaptain Sunshine Presents its New Range for the FW23 Season
Sweat Mark T-Shirts
This Summer Clothing Range Has Printed Designs That Resemble Sweat
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Exclusive Baby Clothing Collections
The Silver Cross nature+nurture Collection is Only at Tesco
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Charitable Limited-Edition Leggings
Splits59 & The Goods Mart Create the "Do Good" Leggings
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Ethical Premium Bedding
Linen Reform is Revolutionizing the Home Textile Market
Farmer-Supporting Branded T-Shirts
Carhartt & The Farmlink Project Collaborate on a New Initiative
Cheeky Holiday Collections
Fruit of the Loom Introduces the Conversation Stoppers Collection
Multi-Bean Coffee Blends
This Fairtrade Organic Five Country Blend Features 5 Types of Beans
Stylish Romance-Themed Capsules
Reformation Introduces The Love Collection for Valentine's Day
Chic Organic Basics
Organic Basics Prioritizes Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
Festively Branded Sweater Collections
Unilever and notjust Collaborated on Christmas Jumpers
Pattern-Heavy Fashion Collections
KAHINDO is Made Ethically, with an Emphasis on Size Inclusion
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Fall-Centric Vintage-Inspired Apparel
Florence Black Presents a New Capsule for FW23
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Outerwear-Centric Fall Fashion
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Collection for the Season
Rugged Fashion-Forward Jackets
FJackets Marries Form and Function With its Diverse Collection
Organic Cotton Beachwear
H&M Studio Uses Regenerative Organic Certified Cotton for its New Capsule
Sustainable Home Textile Collections
Delara Home Embraces Eco-Conscious Production Processes
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Sophisticated Fashion Collaborations
Willie Norris and Outlier Release a Co-Branded Drop
Eco-Minded Workout Wear
H&M Unveils a Sustainable Activewear Line to Combat Fast Fashion
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Toronto Milestone Retailers
Carriage Trade Celebrates 60 Years of Luxury and Philanthropy
Spring-Ready Tranquil Fashion
Nanamica Presents its Latest Collection for the SS24 Season
Sustainable Indigenous Apparel Lines
SHEIN Taps Marika Sila for a New Eco-Friendly Capsule
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Heat-Retaining Shapewear
The Popilush Redtag Collection Features Coffee Charcoal-Infused Fibers
Forest-Friendly Fashion Partnerships
GANNI and Canopy Join Forces to Enhance Sustainability
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Zero-Waste Knit Collections
&OR Collective's Newest Additions Boast Earthy Tones
Fabric-Centric Spring Fashion Capsules
SAGE NATION Presents a Look at its SS25 Capsule at PFW
Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel
Deadbyrd Trademark Ecowear Launches its New Adventure Line
Nature-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
Percival and Champion Debut 'The Fruit Stand' Collection
Eco-Minded Denim Capsules
Bayeas Launches a New Climate-Conscious Denim Collection
All-Season Merino Tees
natclo Debuts with That One Tee: Ethically Eco-Friendly from New Zealand
Sustainable Sports Essentials
Reebok Unveiled the Performance-Focused Workout Ready Sports Bra
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Sustainable Luxury Knitwear
Sheep Inc. is Pioneering Sustainable Luxury in Merino Wool Knitwear
Merino-Based Adventure Apparel
The North Face and Icebreaker Debuted a New Sustainable Capsule
Sustainable Swimwear Collections
Kosta Kini Has Launched a New Versatile Swimwear Collection
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features
eBay is Introducing the New 'Resell on eBay' Feature
Hypoallergenic Children's Apparel
Crann Organic Offers Sustainable Hypoallergenic Apparel for Kids
Farmer-Supporting Merch Ranges
This sweetgreen Merch Benefits the National Young Farmers Coalition
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Banana Fiber Apparel
Interloop Limited and Simply Suzette Launch the Unpeeled Collection
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Sustainable Knitwear Ranges
ARKET Introduced NATIVE Regenerative Wool in its Latest Collection
Playful Reusable Diaper Designs
Charlie Banana Debuts a New Selection of Reusable Diaper Products
Mindful Travel Lineups
farans Offers Up Sustainable Travel Accessories for Mindful Exploration
Ethereal Fairytale Apparel
Ivy City Co.'s Debuts Its Fairytale Collection
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Community-Honoring Eclectic Fashion
GANNI and Barbour Join Forces on a New Collection
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Traceable Zero Waste Jumpers
Navygrey Has a Transparent Supply Chain with Eco-Friendly Packaging
Australian Linen Garment Capsules
Nomad The Label Introduces the Beauvoir Collection for Summer
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Tailored Sophisticated Fleece Designs
Nike Japan Engineered the Tech Fleece Reimagined Series
Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines
Pinko and Treedom Debut Another Green Capsule with Watercolor Printing
Sustainable Mongolian Cashmeres
Nativa Debuts the Nativa Cashmere Fiber with Blockchain Technology
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Dessert-Hued Underwear Ranges
The Stripe & Stare Chocolate Collection Highlights an Earthy Hue
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Women's Workwear Capsules
Carhartt Launches a New Workwear Capsule for Women in Skilled Trades
Sustainable Clothing Collection Collaboartions
Craghoppers and the National Trust Join Forces
Summer-Ready Organic Apparel
Priyankara Launches a Sustainable Organic Cotton Collection