Fair trade fashion is a tough find for adults, and even more so for kids. Luckily there’s the Autonomie Project, which recently launched their new line of children’s wear, Little Green Radicals.
You might wonder what the in the world is ‘fair trade’? Once upon a time, it was only heard in relation to coffee and chocolate, but I’m educating myself a little more these days. When I buy a product, do I know where it comes from? How are the materials sourced? Is child labor involved? Are any parties being exploited in the process?
Here’s a quick 101. Fair Trade organizations are engaged in supporting producers and campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade. The strategic intent is:
- To deliberately work with marginalized producers in order to help them move from a position of vulnerability to security and economic self-sufficiency
- To empower producers as stakeholders in their own organizations
- To actively play a wider role in the global arena to achieve greater equity in international trade.
But back to Little Green Radicals. Whether or not you think global warming is overhyped, don’t sweat it. No one would argue that caring our environment is, in fact, a good thing (which is why I support things like recycling and cloth diapering). So regardless of how “green” you stand on the spectrum of green, these designs are very cute. And perfect for the environmental enthusiasts in your life. Made from super soft, organic cotton (which is grown using biodynamic agriculture – one of the most sustainable forms of cotton farming) that has not shrunk yet in the wash — our little hoodie has already gone through several cycles.
If you want to try to be more conscious about your apparel and where they come from, Autonomie Project is most definitely worth checking out. Tees, hoodies, handbags, even footwear – they cover the basics, and also do custom printing.
A couple tidbits that impressed me about this company:
- They plant a tree for every purchase
- They re-use all incoming shipping & mailing boxes and materials
- They don’t have an office – everyone on the team works from home and the company is run virtually through email, teleconference, IM, and text.
How cool is that?
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This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the products listed above. I was not compensated for this review aside from the samples provided by Autonomie Project.
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33 Comments, Comment or Ping
I love the “Give Peas a Chance” Organic T-Shirt ! Thanks for the review and giveaway!
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April 1st, 2010
I subscribe via email
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April 1st, 2010
i like the ‘let it bee’ onesie
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April 1st, 2010
i am an email subscriber
April 1st, 2010
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April 1st, 2010
My daughter Jayne became a vegetarian after spending two weeks at a Quaker camp last summer and falling in love with all the animals. She said “I can’t eat anything that I could be naming ‘Daisy’ and hanging out with.”
And as the “Jayne” in Lotus Jayne, of course she embraces fair trade. She loves the sneakers!
April 4th, 2010
I like the handbags Loly’s Shoulder Bag is my favorite
April 5th, 2010
Very nice and such a worthy cause. Thanks.
April 16th, 2010
I subscribe via email. Oh and I luv the bikefish tee.
April 16th, 2010
Super nice website! I love the green giraffe zip sweatshirt and “Give Peas a Chance” longsleeve. Too cute!
April 16th, 2010
I subscribe. thanks.
April 16th, 2010
I am a Facebook fan.
April 16th, 2010
Wonderful items!! Love the Organic Cotton Shoulder Bag
Thanks
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April 23rd, 2010
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April 23rd, 2010
Love the Giraffe Zip Sweatshirt! My daughter’s must-see animal at the zoo!
April 29th, 2010
I’m an e-mail subscriber.
April 29th, 2010
I’m a facebook fan under username Jennie Tilson.
April 29th, 2010
lots of cute goodies there! I like the locally produced playsuit
May 10th, 2010
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May 10th, 2010
The kids hoodies are cute. I like the short sleeve t-shirt that says “I recycle my tantrums”, so cute.
May 10th, 2010
subscriber!!!!!
May 10th, 2010
very cool!
May 12th, 2010
I love the cute Giraffe Zip Sweatshirt. What a neat design!
May 15th, 2010
I’m a subscriber
May 15th, 2010
Love the I Recycle My Tantrums Organic Long Sleeve T-Shirt. How true!
May 15th, 2010
I’m a subscriber! =)
May 15th, 2010
I like the “Declare” shirt.
May 15th, 2010
really love what they’re about and their clothes are cute:)
May 17th, 2010
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