Working Conditions
What makes Nomads clothing a fair trade company, is that we personally inspect all the factories where our clothes are made on a regular basis to ensure that the workers are treated fairly and with respect. In India, it is illegal to employ children under 16 years old and this law is upheld by all of our suppliers.Workers are paid a good hourly rate. The wages are fixed by the Indian Government according to unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled. All employees’ wages either meet or go above these levels of pay. There are also equal opportunities for men and women who are paid the same wage for the same work - which is very important to fairtrade principles.
Pension schemes are in place which employees may join and
the companies make contributions. The manufacturers benefit from a variety of grants and tax relief as a result of exporting goods for foreign currency. This is an incentive for the factories to maintain good working conditions and responsible working practices. With regular visits throughout the year, Nomads clothing are able to monitor these standards and to work towards improvements.
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Environmental Issues
Waste fabric from our garments is recycled to make bags and rugs.
We also have garments which are made from recycled sari fabric.
We have strived to change the dyes used by our suppliers, and we
now use AZO FREE dye. Some of our ranges use natural based dyes.
Natural Fabrics
We use natural fibres for 95% of our products, mostly cottons. Three
years ago we introduced an organic cotton range, which is much better
for the local environment where cotton is farmed.
Natural Dyes
- Environmental choice in dying and therefore environment friendly.
Makes use of natural materials that are easily obtainable in the
producers environment. Fuel costs are reduced and time is saved
by having necessary ingredients available close by.
- Non-Toxic & non allergic hazard free for skin.
- Colours are longer lasting and have good resistance to moth
attacks.
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