Ethical policy
Rather than churn out fast fashion to make a quick buck, our merch represents the values that Novara Media was built upon: a commitment to social change, the liberation of workers and prioritising climate justice.
Our products are manufactured in safe working conditions by workers who are paid properly for their labour. We make sure that our suppliers use recycled materials wherever possible, and have explicit policies to limit their waste. Plus we make sure everything is great quality so it will stand the test of time.
We pledge to:
- Make affordable, inclusive and sustainable clothing
- Make long lasting, environmentally friendly products
- Only use recycled or recyclable materials wherever possible
- Make all of our products in factories that are unionised or modelled on supporting their workers
Our clothing proudly comes from sellers who are members of the Fair Wear Foundation, an initiative advancing workers’ rights across global supply chains. Find out more about Fair Wear and all of their incredible work here.
We thoroughly audit every supplier we use to ensure they:
- Share our commitment to fair working conditions and fair pay for workers
- Use recycled materials wherever possible
- Have explicit policies in place to limit their waste
Meet our Manufacturers
Stanley/Stella
Stanley/Stella is a sustainability-focussed apparel manufacturer. As a Fair Wear Foundation member, they are committed to ethical practices across every step of their supply chain.
- All products are made from 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, grown from non-GMO seeds, cultivated without chemical pesticides or fertilisers.
- They exclusively partner with certified, audited factories that meet the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), guaranteeing full material traceability from recycled input to finished garments.
- All products are ‘PETA-Approved’, meaning that they do not conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations, or finished products and pledge never to do so.
No Sweat
No Sweat are a grassroots anti-sweatshop campaign group run entirely by volunteers. Their wholesale clothing is a non-profit enterprise supporting sweatshop workers fighting for their rights worldwide.
- All proceeds fund their Garment Worker Solidarity Fund which is distributed to independent trade unions and workers rights groups worldwide.
- All garments are sourced from factories where workers have strong trade unions, collective bargaining and a democratic voice in the workplace.
- Only using certified organic cotton (GOTS), azo-free dye and filtrated waste water through an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). As no animal by-products are used in any of their clothing, their products are also vegan friendly.
Supreme Creations (Bags of Ethics)
Supreme Creations is a sustainable manufacturer of reusable bags, eco-friendly packaging and merchandise. Full ownership of their factory in India creates a sealed supply chain where they can fully regulate their practices, including their sustainable waste water disposal and treatments, ethical sourcing of materials and training their 80% female workforce.
- Committed to using 100% non-polluting inks and dyes, all of their products are tagged with the trusted Bags of Ethics label, showing that your products have been produced in a way that is sustainable and puts people and planet at the top of the supply chain.
- Fairtrade accredited, GOTS certified and members of the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX), committed to continuous improvement of the ethical performance of their supply chains.
- Proceeds from each sale are reinvested into the community through charitable initiatives that promote the Bags of Ethics causes.
Exceptio
Exceptio is an independently owned hosiery manufacturer renowned for quality, design, performance and value.
- Actively working towards offsetting their carbon emissions and achieving PAS2060/ISO14064 (a British Standards Institution specification for demonstrating carbon neutrality/a set of international standards regarding greenhouse gas emissions and removals).
- Committed to responsible sourcing, they utilise FSC-approved boards for bespoke packaging and delivery cartons. All packing elements (sealing tape, shipping cartons, and per pair packaging options) use FSC approved materials which are either recycled, recyclable or biodegradable.
- All yarns and production are completely free of harmful chemicals and certified by OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, ensuring their socks meet the highest environmental and social responsibility standards.
I Dress Myself
All of the screen-printing, direct to garment printing and tag applications across our merchandise is produced by I Dress Myself. They are committed to continually developing their processes to improve sustainability, and prove that the eco-friendly way can be better than traditional, chemical-intensive methods.
- UK-based living wage employer.
- Specialising in plastic-free and organic water based inks and embroidery.
- Certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).
Kite Packaging
All of our packaging is sourced from Kite Packaging, a worker-owned company committed to minimising their impact on the environment at every step of the journey.
- All of their preferred supplier partners and employees agree to a mutual ‘Code of Ethics & Supplier Code of Conduct’ outlining ethical and sustainability standards.
- Fully recyclable materials (either cardboard or low-density polyethylene), which can be easily recycled in standard council-issued recycling bins.
- Carbon Neutral Britain and ISO 14001 certified.