"Fashion Revolution is a global movement calling for greater transparency, sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry. The goal is to unite the fashion industry and ignite a revolution to radically change the way our clothes are sourced, produced and purchased so that what the world wears has been made in a safe, clean and fair way.”
Fashion Revolution started after the Rana Plaza complex collapsed in Bangladesh in 2013, killing over 1,100 people. The tragedy shone a light on the dangerous and exploitative areas of the fashion industry and sparked a revolution calling for change through supply chain transparency.
The idea is that if there is transparency, consumers will have greater awareness of whether people are being exploited or the environment is being harmed. Fashion Revolution aims to restructure the fashion industry to prioritise people and the planet in supply chains.
At Purnaa, we stand behind the vision of Fashion Revolution. We are World Fair Trade guaranteed, meaning that our manufacturing is conducted ethically. We strive for transparency; anyone can come to take a tour of our facilities, and we are open about who made your clothes, featuring our workers on our website through pictures and interviews.
You can also be a part of the Fashion Revolution. Here are a few easy steps to take to get involved!
Be Curious
Share your story using the hashtag #WeAreFashionRevolution Share what it means to be a Fashion Revolutionary! Stories can include what inspired you to join the #FashionRevolution, your achievments, lessons learned and hopes for the future!
Amplify community voices by resharing/reposting or commenting on community stories of hope, resilience and action!
Learn New Fashion Revolutionary Skills
Sign up to one of Fashion Revolution's workshops in person or virtually
Get inspired by Fashion Revolution's wide range of educational resources
Spread the word
Get friends, family, collegues involved too!
Take Collective Action
This year Fashion Revolution is asking revolutionaries to take part in their first 'Mend in Public Day'. To get involved simply:
Join a local event
Start your own event
Mend at home!
Post on social media
Stay Informed
Research the fashion industry. Research your favorite brands. Find out what is really going on in the manufacturing process. The first step in bringing about change is getting informed. If you don’t know where to start, here are a few ideas.
Read Fashion Revolution's Full Guide for 2024 here.
Visit the Fashion Revolution site
Read book, “Slow Fashion” by Safia Minney
Get familiar with The Garment Workers Diaries
Find out more about Fair Trade Manufacturing
Purnaa is a full-service sewing and knitting fair-trade, social enterprise manufacturing company in Nepal with a mission to create jobs that empower marginalized people to fresh starts and fulfilled lives. We specialize in custom caps and hats with sublimation and embroidery, stuffed animals, t-shirts, bags, and fully custom contract sewing and knitting manufacturing.
To learn more about how Fair Trade, ethical manufacturing works, check out our other blog posts or contact us at sales@purnaa.com