So Green
All the popular fashion items in the Paris Ethos line are produced from 100% organic cotton (some articles allow up to 5% Elasthane™, for waistbands, leggings, etc.), natural alpaca, and raffia. Zippers and snaps are nickel-free while buttons are made from seashell, wood or coconut shell. Ties and sashes as well as wrap-around styles are used extensively in Ethos designs to avoid complicated fastening devices.
Guarantees of Quality
All information on the origin and organic nature of the materials is printed on the labels of every Ethos garment. Paris Ethos cotton garments are certified by two different bodies that guarantee their organic nature (CUC and ECOCERT).
The following organizations are behind the garments produced under the Ethos Paris label:
· EKO — an international quality symbol for organic products issued by CUC (ex Skal International) working according to GOTS standards.
· ECOCERT — an organic quality symbol issued by ECOCERT, a French-based international inspection and certification body with operations in over eighty countries.
· FLO (Fair Trade Labeling Organizations International) — The majority of Ethos cotton comes from FLO-certified producers in India.
· PFCE (French Platform for Fair Trade) — Ethos is a member of this national collective of Fair Trade enterprises and organizations. The PFCE advocates payment of a fair price for marginalized producers and workers, one that enables them to live with all basic necessities. The platform also demands fundamental human rights, installation of sustainable business partnerships and environmental preservation while proposing quality products to consumers.
· BIOPORT — Ethos works with BIOPORT, a French humanitarian logistical support organization providing logistical assistance to the sustainable trade movement by training and assisting long-term unemployed workers in getting back into the job market.
