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Why Fairtrade?

Fairtrade is more than just a label. It's a movement that was created to give farmers fair pricing and premiums, so they can continue producing quality products without worrying about their costs being too high. Helping farmers in developing countries by paying them a fair price for their crops, and offering premium benefits to the consumer, is what Fairtrade does.

Takasa's products are Fairtrade Cotton certified (FLO-ID 40793) and Takasa is a member of Fairtrade Canada.

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What is Fairtrade?

Fairtrade is an organization that aims to promote sustainable and fair trade practices. The organization offers a certification program that ensures that farmers and workers are paid fair wages, work in safe conditions, and have access to education and healthcare. Fairtrade also promotes environmental sustainability, which means that farmers are encouraged to use less water, reduce waste, and avoid pesticide use. In short, Fairtrade allows consumers to be confident that the products they are buying are ethical and sustainable.

How does Fairtrade Certification work?

The process of getting Fairtrade certified can be long and rigorous, but is very much worth it for farmers and consumers alike. To become certified, farmers or producers must meet certain criteria, including:

Being based in a developing country
Complying with Fairtrade’s environmental standards
Paying fair wages and providing safe working conditions

Fairtrade then conducts an audit to ensure compliance and conducts regular checks to maintain the certification. 

How you can support Fairtrade?

By choosing to buy Fairtrade certified cotton textiles, you are supporting ethical and sustainable practices in the textile industry. Not only are you helping to ensure that farmers and workers are paid fair wages and have access to education and healthcare, but you are also helping to reduce environmental degradation and promote sustainability.

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Why Choose Fairtrade Cotton?

By choosing Fairtrade cotton products from Takasa, you are helping to promote better working conditions for farmers, encourage environmentally friendly agriculture, and contribute to fairer trade practices globally. Explore our full range of Fairtrade cotton products in the Fairtrade Cotton Home Goods Collection.

Why Fairtrade Cotton Matters:

  • Empowering Farmers: Fairtrade certification ensures that cotton farmers receive fair prices for their crops, protecting their rights and improving their livelihoods.
  • Sustainable Farming Practices: Fairtrade helps farmers adopt sustainable farming techniques, reducing the use of harmful chemicals and conserving water.
  • Fairtrade Premium: Beyond fair prices, farmers receive a Fairtrade Premium to invest in their communities.

The Impact of Fairtrade Cotton on the Environment:

  • Organic Farming: Our Fairtrade cotton is grown in line with organic principles, minimizing the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, leading to healthier soil and reduced carbon emissions.
  • Transparency & Traceability: Every step of the Fairtrade supply chain is transparent, ensuring that consumers can trust the source of their cotton.

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Learn more about Takasa’s sustainability journey in our Ultimate Guide to Sustainable and Ethical Home Goods.