Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2017 (Issue 104)

50 giftfocus stand proud These backpacks are made in Ghana in West Africa with the company’s focus on celebrating local Ghanaian textiles whilst also supporting local, ethical textile manufacturing in the region. The backpacks have a soft feel to the outside due to the GTP fabric. The Social Mercenary ensure durability by lining the bag with a waterproof layer and by using YKK zips. The bags, although bright, are simplistic and functional catering a large market from back- to-school to busy gym goers. There are two auxiliary pockets, one internal pocket and a 13-inch laptop compartment. The company’s motto is simple: Sourced in Ghana. Made in Ghana. Wholesaling at £20. T: +44 (0)7868 022 589 thesocialmercenary.com Namaste has a fabulous collection of warm winter woollies hand knitted in the Kathmandu valley, Nepal on a fair trade basis. The collection includes funky hats, warm gloves, snuggly hand warmers and very cool hippy-chic socks alongside a great selection of fleece lined, hooded winter jackets. Take advantage of a very tempting deal which offers a 20 per cent discount when buying a pack of any 12 jackets or 60 accessories, entirely of your choice. The company has hugely increased its buying from Nepal since the devastating earthquake in April 2015 and is proud to be able to help this beautiful country and its amazing people to get back on its feet. Namaste’s hand-knitted collection represents a huge investment for the company and a real step up in its offering of clothing and accessories. Namaste donates a percentage of all purchases from Nepal to Child Rescue Nepal, a pioneering UK charity that rescues and rehabilitates children who have been neglected or abused. It has been supporting and working with this charity for more than 10 years. See www.childresuenepal.org Namaste is a friendly fair trade company committed to ethical trading. Its huge range of products includes gifts, clothing and accessories, incense, home accessories, soft furnishings and furniture. With a huge range of products, only £150 minimum order, efficient service and very good stock availability, Namaste is well worth a look. It has an impressive cash and carry showroom in Skipton, North Yorkshire offering an extensive collection of design led yet fairly traded products. For a full set of catalogues and wholesale access to the website, please call Namaste’s friendly sales team. T: +44 (0)1756 700 790 namaste-uk.com Founded in 2004, Frugi is a leading ethical and organic children’s clothing brand, catering for newborn to 10 years with a stylish breastfeeding wear range for mothers. Frugi clothing support Fair Trade ethics and is all produced ethically and sustainably, organic cotton is so much softer than regular cotton, which is treated with chemicals and pesticides to help it grow. The business is not only devoted to producing high-quality beautiful organic clothes, it’s committed to giving back to worthy causes and charities. Frugi is part of the one per cent project, committing one per cent of its annual turnover to charity. Through the project the company has been able to donate more than £130,000 to its chosen three charities; The Woodland Trust, The Bumblebee Conservation Trust and The Wildlife Trust in Cornwall. Frugi also support an orphanage in India through regular warehouse sales and most recently were able to buy them a TukTuk! T: +44 (0)1326 558 462 frugiwholesale.com Contemporary, playful, sustainable, Organic Zoo’s baby and kids designer clothes, created from 100 per cent organic cotton, produced entirely in Europe with a resolute commitment to quality, fair trade and the environment. The collection reflects its signature style, a mix of classics and contemporary with a palette of eco whites, greys and iconic Breton stripes. The range include: sweatshirts, tops, baby grows, playsuits, leggings, shorts, and hats. The company offers a selection of gift ideas for newborns and a selection of monochrome kid’s bedroom decor accessories. All items are non-seasonal and designed in the UK. info@organiczoo.co.uk organic-zoo.com