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Ethical Business Resources
Ethical Wholesale Fabric & Notions
Trying to find ethically-made fabrics wholesale to use for your ethical fashion brand? Below are resources to help you find fair trade fabric, GOTS certified fabric, dead stock fabric, organic cotton fabric, sustainable yarns, ethically-made notions and more. For ethical retail fabrics and craft supplies, click here.
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(Custom-printed ethical & sustainable fabrics for small & large business sewing designers as well as wholesale & fabric boutiques.)
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(Batik fabric, traditionally handcrafted in Malaysia, available by special order.)
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(100% American-made digital print fabrics. Custom prints also available.)
(Bulk order sustainable, natural-dyed Eri Silk yarn, handspun by artisans in India.)
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(Wholesale, sustainable, artisan made fabrics from India.)
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(They offer their eco-friendly, organic cotton, artisan hand block printed fabrics wholesale.)
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(They offer high-quality fabrics, ethically-made in India)
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(Selvage fabric, woven in California using vintage techniques and sustainably grown fibers.)
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(Shop their recycled fabrics, leather, trims, buttons, buckles, thread and more at their New York warehouse or online.)
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(Eco-friendly, sustainable regenerated nylon fabric from Italy for use in swimwear, athletic wear and other fashion.)
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(Sustainably made zippers)
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(Ethical and sustainable textiles and crafts, including grass fabric for sustainable fashion brands.)
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(Made in USA brass charms, embellishments, findings and more for jewelry and accessories.)
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(Eco-friendly, handloomed denim.)
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(YKK offers sustainable zippers, made out of organic cotton, plants or recycled materials.)
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Half Moon Atelier: "Ethical Fabric Sources"
(Blog post with a massive list of sustainable and organic fabric sources, including retail, wholesale and textile recycling links.)
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(High quality zippers, buttons, jeans buttons, eyelets, cotton tape, pullers, rivets and more made in Switzerland.)​
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(Buy and sell sustainable and deadstock fabrics online.)
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("Sustainable Fabric Suppliers + Sustainable Fabric List")
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(UK based company which offers jewelry making supplies, including gems, beads, cords, chains, tags, eco-friendly packaging and more and has a direct relationship with their suppliers.)
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Cradle to Cradle Certified Products
(Search their database to find businesses offering fabrics, yarn thread, notions and more that have qualified for their ethical certification.)
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(They keep a database of ethical fabric suppliers and cut and sew services for ethical fashion brands. They offer both free and pro memberships.)
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(Books, courses and coaching on responsible offshore manufacturing.)
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Business Support
Business consultation and support services aimed at helping social good businesses succeed.
Wholesale Links
Looking for products for your store? Browse our list of mission-based brands which offer wholesale.
Website Design
Resources to help you design and set up your website and online store.
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Fabric Sourcing
Where to find wholesale ethical, sustainable and deadstock fabrics for your ethical fashion brand.
Drop Ship
Get started easily with an online fair trade store by selling drop ship.
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SEO
Free resources that teach SEO basics to help your website get found online.
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Social Media
Paid and free resources to help you get your business found on social media.​
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Affiliate Links
How to set up affiliate marketing to promote your brand or shop.
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Custom Products
Where to buy ethically-made custom business logo products and custom wholesale products.​
Cut & Sew Services
Where to find ethical cut and sew services to supply your ethical fashion brand.
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Packaging
Where to find eco-friendly packaging supplies for shipping your ethical products.
Marketing
Paid and free resources that can help you market your brand or store.
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Certifications
Links to information on fair trade/ethical certifications.
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Supply Chain
Resources for tracing your supply chain and finding ethical and sustainable sourcing options.
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