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Better Late Than Never!
November 26, 2006
Our new blouses have arrived! Political unrest, heavy
rains and important religious and cultural events impacted
production this season, but we have, as promised, received
three beautiful hand-woven items from our trading partners
in Bangladesh.
Several of the key concepts of fair trade emphasize
building long-term relationships with producers and trading
with mutual trust and respect. Fair trade organizations
commit to placing regular orders with producers to ensure
business continuity. In contrast, conventional clothing
companies often move production from factory to factory in
search of lower labor costs and faster turnout. This fear
of job loss contributes to the erosion of human rights as
factory owners force workers into longer hours for less
pay. Through the receipt of regular orders from fair trade
organizations, producers are able to develop independent,
sustainable businesses and are not threatened with
unemployment. This, in turn, benefits entire communities.
So, while delivery of the new items might have been delayed
a few weeks, the benefits of fair trade to the producers in
Bangladesh – job security and community development – and
to our customers – beautiful, high-quality clothing – are
well worth the wait!
Fair Industry jewelry is on sale at the annual Fair Trade
Holiday Sale in Lawrence, KS, through November 30th, 2006.
Fair Industry clothing and accessories will be available at
the 3rd annual Muna Fest in Brattleboro, VT, on December
2nd, 2006, and several pieces will be modeled in the
coinciding Fair Trade Fashion Show.
Best wishes from everyone at Fair Industry
www.fairindustry.com
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