Fair Trade Ethical Wool and Banana Fibre Fern Stitch Beret Beanie 

Fair Trade Ethical Beanie. Beautifully hand knitted with pure, natural, Eco-friendly wool from New Zealand and banana fibre sourced from Nepal. 

These Berets are lovingly made by Artisans in Nepal who spin and dye raw wool from New Zealand and banana fibre from Nepal using azo-free dyes. They hand-knit the Beret using bright and varied colours, making every beanie totally unique. The whole process is sustainable and eco-friendly as Uplift Fair Trade have chosen to source this product that uses the leftover pieces of wool that would otherwise be thrown out. 

Kumbeshwar Technical School is a World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) guaranteed member. This project trains, employs and empowers over 2000 women through their income-generating projects.  They also empower and sustain disadvantaged and low-income families of Kathmandu Valley, through free primary education, a home for young people and vocational skill training in knitting, carpet weaving and carpentry. 

Uplift Fair Trade is proud to give you the opportunity to purchase a product from our clothing range that has been made by Artisans working towards achieving the ten principles of Fair Trade in all their Practices.  Uplift Fair Trade works to create sustainable livelihoods to empower those who are disadvantaged in society and to give them an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty. 

Washing instructions:  Hand Wash in Cold Water.  Do not soak.  Do not bleach.  Reshape while damp.  Dry flat.

Read about Kumbeshwar and their processes here: 

*ASSORTED- If you choose assorted a colour will be chosen for you.

https://upliftfairtrade.com.au/blogs/news-and-stories/fairtradewinterclothingprocess