Conscious Step
THOUGHTFULLY MADE SOCKS THAT FIGHT FOR CAUSES THAT MATTER
Each pair is uniquely designed, ethically manufactured and partnered with a first-class non-profit to fund impact for the world’s biggest challenges - the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
Each pair is uniquely designed, ethically manufactured and partnered with a first-class non-profit to fund impact for the world’s biggest challenges - the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
WE BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY AS A BRAND TO DELIVER A PRODUCT THAT MAKES OUR CUSTOMERS FEEL GOOD ABOUT WHAT THEY WEAR. NOT JUST ABOUT HOW IT LOOKS, FEELS AND LASTS, BUT ALSO IN KNOWING THAT IT’S CREATION DID NOT HAPPEN AT THE EXPENSE OF PEOPLE AND PLANET.
SUPPLY CHAIN
The cotton growing and sock manufacturing occurs in New Delhi, India, and the surrounding states. Conscious Step chose to manufacture here for the logistical advantage of India growing 80% of the world’s organic cotton, and for the opportunity to support small and marginal cotton farmers. The process of turning seed into sock happens in close partnership with three organizations - a sock manufacturer, a spinning mill, and a fairtrade cotton cooperative. They have visited the factory and the spinning mill in person three times, our most recent trip being in January 2016.
FAIRTRADE CERTIFIED
very proud to source our cotton from the Chetna Organic farmers cooperative. This is a part non-profit, part farmer owned social enterprise that improves the livelihood of 15,300 farmers by making their farming systems more sustainable and profitable. This is achieved by training farmers in sustainable organic agriculture, and securing a fair trade price premium of 10-15% above market rate to reinvest back into a multitude of community benefit projects. |
ETHICAL WORKPLACE
Each of their manufacturing partners are dedicated to maintaining a fair and ethical workplace. This includes the obvious no child labor and minimum wage compliance, overtime compensation, and freedom of association for their workers. The manufacturer is a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative and the Business Social Compliance Initiative. |
ORGANIC COTTON
Conscious Step socks are made from organic cotton. The crops are not treated with herbicides, insecticides, or pesticides, and are not genetically modified. Organic growing systems replenish and maintain soil fertility, build biologically diverse agriculture, and use far less water. This makes our socks better for your skin and better for the environment. |
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