Benefits

Stay ahead of the pack - new and growing markets

Following trends in the USA, the UK and Europe, there is a growing market in Australia for ethical and sustainable products. Naturally, businesses in the fashion industry are image-conscious, but image is about more than just how you look. The Ethical Clothing Australia trademark can show consumers that your brand has a conscience.

When customers and buyers see garments with the Ethical Clothing Australia label, they can be confident that the Australian workers involved in making the product received fair wages and decent conditions.

No need to go it alone - third party verification

Accreditation with Ethical Clothing Australia involves putting in place various mechanisms to help brands stay informed of and able to respond effectively to problems in their supply chain if and when they arise.

With regular third party compliance services taking place throughout all levels of participating supply chains, accredited brands can have the comfort that comes from knowing an extra set of eyes is on the ground verifying compliance.

Government tenders

The Commonwealth Government’s Fair Work Principles require any clothing or footwear business providing goods to Commonwealth Entities to be accredited or seeking accreditation with Ethical Clothing Australia (previously known as the Homeworkers Code of Practice and the No Sweat Shop label.) Check the DEEWR website for further information about the Fair Work Principles.

Profile raising

In addition to continuously seeking editorial coverage, Ethical Clothing Australia is involved in numerous public events, tradeshows, fashion festivals and various media opportunities to help raise the public profile of the Ethical Clothing Australia trademark and the businesses licensed to display it.