Lancashire based independent schoolwear supplier, Trutex, has launched a comprehensive range of cotton school uniforms using Fairtrade cotton, providing parents, schools and children with the opportunity to purchase schoolwear that bring many social and economic benefits to the farmers involved in cotton cultivation.
The collection, available all year round from http://www.schooluniformshop.co.uk/, consists of sweatshirts, polo shirts, blouses, shirts and boy's and girl's trousers. All have been produced using Fairtrade certified cotton, from small-scale cotton farmers in developing countries and are produced according to Fairtrade standards. By purchasing Trutex Fairtrade schoolwear, parents, schools and children are ensuring that small-scale cotton farmers receive a sustainable price and additional premium to improve their family's livelihood and that of the local community.
The capsule collection consists of crew neck sweatshirts made from organic Fairtrade cotton, produced in premium quality 310gsm with ribbed, welt and cuffs and raglan sleeves. Available in navy, royal and scarlet, the sweatshirts start at £8.00. Polo shirts made from Organic Fairtrade cotton in 220gsm are produced in white, sky and bright red with prices starting from £5.00. Both items are available in sizes aged 2 / 3yrs to extra large.
Cotton blouses in both long and short sleeves with two piece collar in 100 per cent cotton, available in twin packs, come in sizes 26 inches to 44 inches and are priced from £13.00. Whilst boys twin pack cotton shirts with long and short sleeves, featuring a breast pocket, with two piece collar in 100 per cent cotton are also priced from £13.00 and are available in sizes 11.5 inch collar to 17 inch collar.
The most recent additions to the collection are the boys and girls black cotton trousers. The senior girls cotton trousers are produced in a fashionable boot cut style, zip fly front and concealed pocket under the waistband, with prices from £14.00 and sized from 22 inch to 36 inch waist. Senior boys cotton trousers featuring fly front, low rise styling with two front and back pockets are again priced from £14.00 and are available in 26 inch to 38 inch waist. Junior girls trousers, with comfort fit elasticated waistband are priced from £12.00 and junior boys trousers also featuring elasticated waistbands are priced from £12.00.
The Fairtrade certification guarantees disadvantaged small-scale farmers a better price for their cotton, so they are more able to support their families and invest in their farms. The Fairtrade price includes a premium that is set aside to invest in social environmental projects, so communities have the ability to fund long-term improvements. Fairtrade cotton farmers are committed to reducing chemical use and protecting the environment.
For further information on Trutex Fairtrade schoolwear visit http://www.schooluniformshop.co.uk/
