Spike-J Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I try to buy organic or fairtrade clothes where I can, even if means buying less as they tend to be more expensive. Although I have found lots of organic cotton baby clothes I am having difficulty with clothes for my 5yr old boy. Any suggestions? Spike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I know that places like M&S are selling adult Fair Trade clothes.........perhaps they also include them in the children's range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I got some of my daughter's school shirts from M&S because they were Fair Trade - but they are not organic. I am guilty of not going far enough down that road I am afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 www.cleanslateclothing.co.uk sell organic and fair trade school uniforms but are closing down due to supply problems. www.naturalcollection.com www.greenfibres.com and www.ptree.co.uk all have a limited range of childrens clothing. Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 its tough. Have you tried American Apparel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 http://store.americanapparel.co.uk/kids.html all fair trade. Great company i worked for then in Carnaby street for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-J Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share Posted May 7, 2008 thanks everyone. I noticed occasional clothes in M&S and Next but poor selection. have got natural collection catalogue but some of the other websites are new to me and will give them a go. spike-j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 It is a real problem finding good organic kids clothes at reasonable price, especially for age 5 upwards - sometimes I have struck lucky on ebay. It may be worth you checking with places (like M+S) who do fair trade clothing as generally fair trade items have to meet strict guidelines around workers safety and so are either organic or at least leaning in that direction. Try M+S website as there are a few more there now than in past and they have committment to increase their organic range - but need to increase organic cotton fields to meet demand first. People Tree do limited range and are expensive, but worth looking out for their sales and "lucky dip" boxes (be fast as these go quick). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 **This** looks a nice site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 Eglutine those clothes look scarey! I can see why your laughing. Im just ordering some clothes from American Apparel now. WOOP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieR Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Here's a few websites you could try.... www.globalkids.co.uk www.bellanatura.co.uk www.calico-moon.co.uk Ther's some lovely clothes on some of them, Annie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieR Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Oh and this ones lovely..... www.eco-eco.co.uk Annie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 http://www.naturalcollection.com/natural-shop/Kid's%20Fashion-page2.aspx There are a few things here. Not many though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckov Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 There are a few things on Ebay right now - recycling AND organic, how much greener can you get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleur Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 there are some really nice things here http://www.spiritofnature.co.uk/acatalog/babyclothes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-J Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Thanks for all the replies. I have come across some of the websites but not all. I unfortunately find postage on some sites a bit too expensive as I live in Northern Ireland and some sites charge more for here. Never thought of ebay- I've only ordered a few toys for christmas so am still exploring ebay! Spike-j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 http://www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/index.php Seasalt based in Cornwall do lovely childrens & adults organic cotton clothes. They have many shops in Cornwall and if you are ever near Falmouth they have a factory unit open at weekends for real bargins. They also sell fleece products made from recycled plastic bottles. There stuff is also sold at the Eden project. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 www.welovefrugi.com have just increased their age range with some products up to age 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 We love Howies organic clothing. I heard that they are in talks about fairtrade. It's expensive but washes incredibly well. We now have less clothes but better quality and less damaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Very good point AJuff - if things are more expensive but less damaging to the environment/wildlife and non-explotative to humans then we tend to just buy less of them. It is only in recent years that society has become so throwaway, so this is in many was a return to older, and better, values. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oatley Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 You could try Hannah Andersson in the USA - I know it is a long way but they do deliver to the UK AND they sell the most comfortable underwear imn the world (according to my children!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Mmmmmm - i like the Seasalt clothing (not the kiddies stuff - the ladies wear!) its quite 'surfy' Could use it for work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oatley Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Mmmmmm - i like the Seasalt clothing (not the kiddies stuff - the ladies wear!) its quite 'surfy' Could use it for work... Seasalt is lovely - I live 2 miles from their factory shop!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
