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Ethical Clothing Australia

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9419 0222

Address: PO Box 2087 Fitzroy 3065 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ethicalclothingaustralia.org.au

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25.01.2022 Welcome to Softmed who have recently become accredited with ECA Softmed are a Victorian based manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline healthcare workers and community use. Did you know that ECA has seen an increase in new accreditations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenging circumstances ethical and local manufacturing is becoming more important than ever!

23.01.2022 This week we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for #NAIDOCWeek. In episode 4 of #TheQuickUnpick we spoke to Sarah Sheridan the Director of Operations at @clothingthegap a Victorian Aboriginal owned and led social enterprise fashion label managed by health professionals. It might sound familiar to you. Clothing The Gap is actually a play on the words Closing the Gap, an Australian Government health initiative to help close the life expectancy gap between Aboriginal people and non-Indigenous Australians. Clothing The Gap unites non-Indigenous and Aboriginal people through fashion and causes, one of which is to help Close the Gap. You don't want to miss this episode, listen here: https://spoti.fi/2Tg8F3u

21.01.2022 Have you listened to our chat with Sarah Sheridan from Victorian Aboriginal owned and led @clothingthegap ? Que it up for your Friday commute or weekend listening here: https://spoti.fi/2Tg8F3u

19.01.2022 The Making Of A Garment Meet the Patternmakers - Emma & Carly "Being a patternmaker requires a highly technical understanding of how a garment comes together. It also requires plenty of passion and engagement from beginning to end. It takes time to craft a garment from concept to bulk production, encouraging problem-solving and patience. I love that my role challenges my brain every day it keeps me on my toes." - Emma "The greatest strength I have would be attention... to detail, identifying all those subtle things that can easily be overlooked. Noticing and resolving these long before sampling means the garment will be constructed smoothly without any issues." - Carly View the full installation here: https://bit.ly/3vrsneg

18.01.2022 "Episode 5, The Quick Unpick @brittslist speaks to John Condilis from @nobodydenim The brand says that by manufacturing their garments locally and using their own denim factory and laundry, they keep jobs onshore and help keep the Australian textile, clothing and footwear manufacturing industry alive, employing more than 80 people. This model also allows Nobody Denim to shorten the brand’s supply chain, increase transparency and reduce travel to minimise the carbon footprint of each garment. https://spoti.fi/2Tg8F3u

17.01.2022 @melbfashionweek is here! A little later than normal but jam packed full of events for you to attend (COVID safe, of course!) Check out our guide here: https://bit.ly/2ISaAJZ to find out how our ECA-accredited businesses are participating in the week! Image @kangan_institute_creative

13.01.2022 Today marks the start of our three day campaign with the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Union to reach hidden garment workers who work for the Australian garment industry from home. Two outworkers Ghet and Nguyen who both sew from home shared their stories with @abcnews_au today and over the next three days outworkers can call in anonymously to compliance and outreach officers from the TCF Union in their language to find out about their rights and entitlements. This is an invaluable opportunity for outworkers to access support and share their stories. If you sew from home or know someone who does you can find out more about the campaign and where to call here: https://bit.ly/32WrwFX

13.01.2022 The Making Of A Garment Step Four - Patternmaking Patternmakers Emma and Carly begin by choosing a base pattern or block, from their library, seeking the ideal tried and tested silhouette for the dress. This bespoke pattern library has been built over thirty years, developed, and refined with input from The Ark’s master patternmakers. The pattern is tweaked by hand to perfect the design, fit, and drape. Dress pieces are formed into a ‘jigsaw’, architecturally crafted in the... most efficient way to create minimal waste. The jigsaw is printed in-house, and Lily pins it to the dress fabric, cutting the individual pieces out with precision. View the full exhibition here: https://bit.ly/3vrsneg

11.01.2022 Welcome to @themaskproject_aus who have recently become accredited with ECA! The Mask Project's mission is to give every Australian access to a washable and reusable face mask. For every 10 masks sold they donate 1 mask to those in the community who cannot afford to purchase one.... Support Australian communities and Australian garment workers by getting your mask from The Mask Project. More info here: https://bit.ly/33ANGOB

11.01.2022 Congratulations to @tuffaworkwear who are celebrating another year of ECA accreditation this month Tuffa Workwear is an Australian owned and operated company established in the late 70's as a local manufacturer, serving industries all over Australia. Tuffa specialises in producing highly technical protection apparel, locally employing 40+ Australians at its manufacturing facility in Mulgrave Victoria. The majority of Tuffa Workwear’s products are proudly made in Australia and accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia.

10.01.2022 Did you know that our accreditation program checks all points in the supply chain from design to dispatch? Compliance Officers from the TCF Union work closely with businesses during the accreditation process to ensure that each worker and process within the supply chain is legally compliant with Australian workplace law This includes all in-house and outsourced operations and any homeworkers employed by the business. When you buy from an ECA accredited business you can be sure that your garment is made ethically Image: @farndesigns

09.01.2022 Attention ECA accredited businesses In June this year, the Fair Work Commission announced a 1.75% increase to the minimum wage. This increase came into effect from the first full pay period on, or after, 1 November 2020 for workers in the local TCF industry. Your business must apply these increases to ensure your compliance with Australian workplace laws and your obligations under ECA’s Code of Practice. You can find ECA’s updated TCF Award wages information sheet for businesses on our website.

09.01.2022 @luna_and_sun_label are celebrating two years of ECA accreditation Luna and Sun was founded in October 2019 in Brisbane, Australia and are committed to being an ethically made, sustainable and cruelty free label. Ensuring that all their garments are made by workers who receive appropriate pay, entitlements and are in safe working conditions is something that is of upmost importance to the founder, Teshani McManus. 100% of Luna & Sun's products are proudly made in Australia ...and accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2MWa8w1

07.01.2022 Have you watched @melbfashionweek 's digital fashion shows yet? ECA accredited @arnsdorf & @viktoriaandwoods shows are both online to stream from the comfort of your living room now! More info on our blog here: https://bit.ly/2ISaAJZ

07.01.2022 Attention business owners Workplace temperature is important! Your workplace must be capable of maintaining a comfortable work temperature, for sedentary work this is between 20C and 26C, depending on the time of year and the clothing worn. All of your heating and cooling facilities need to be serviced regularly and maintained in a safe condition. Want to know more? Refer to the OH&S regulations relevant for your state.

06.01.2022 Congratulations to @remusedesigns who are celebrating another year of ECA accreditation You may recognise the Melbourne based brand known for it's fusion of artisan techniques with earth inspired narratives and of course, ethical practices. Remuse make 100% of their product in Australia. Keep an eye out for @remusedesigns at @melbfashionweek this week!

06.01.2022 A big shout out and thank you to all of our local garment makers who made our clothes, masks, scrubs, leisure wear (and much more) in the year that was 2020. Their efforts did not go un-noticed, this year we were all reminded of how important our local textile, clothing and footwear industry is. Buying ethically and locally not only supports Australian businesses but the rights and safety of the workers behind our clothes. We are looking forward to continuing to support ethical businesses and advocating for workers rights in 2021! Image: @nobodydenim

06.01.2022 Are you or your business looking for an ethically accredited manufacturer or value adding service? Check out our directory on our website. Our accredited manufacturers cover many categories: clothing; footwear; branded apparel; face masks; hats; homewares; outdoor wear; school wear; workwear; protective clothing, and more!

03.01.2022 The Textile and Fashion Hub at @kangan_institute_creative offers sampling and short run knitwear manufacturing services, laser cutting and embroidery, as well as industry relevant training for designers and small businesses. This month they are celebrating one year of ECA accreditation Kangan Institute is proudly 100% made in Australia and accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3ri3dfe

03.01.2022 Our outworker campaign with the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Union to reach hidden garment workers who work for the Australian garment industry from home finishes tomorrow! Two outworkers Ghet and Nguyen who both sew from home recently shared their stories with ABC Australia https://www.abc.net.au//garment-homeworkers-urged/12900942... The campaign gives outworkers the opportunity to call in anonymously and speak to compliance and outreach officers from the TCF Union to find out about their rights and entitlements. This is an invaluable opportunity for outworkers to access support and share their stories. If you sew from home or know someone who does you can find out more about the campaign and where to call here: https://bit.ly/32WrwFX

02.01.2022 Dreamy clothes for dreamy folks that do less harm, @skillingsthe is a Bondi based label that joined the ECA-accreditation program earlier this year Skillings create a mix of separates made form either organic, remnant, reclaimed and vintage fabric and trims. Each collection also has a limited capsule of one of a kind up-cycled pieces as well as unisex basics.

02.01.2022 Today is the last day of our outworker phone campaign with the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Union. Over the past three days garment workers who sew from home have been invited to call in and speak in their language to a member from the Union about their rights, entitlements and safety at work. This has been an invaluable opportunity for homeworkers to share their stories and have their voices heard. If you sew from home or know someone who does you can find all of the details here: https://bit.ly/32WrwFX

02.01.2022 Did you know that ECA was founded based on the exploitation of homeworkers? We are calling on members of the industry and wider community to help spread the word about our upcoming homeworker phone campaign. Over three days Wednesday 25th, Thursday, 26th or Friday 27th November, 2020, 9am to 7pm, homeworkers can call in, anonymously and talk to a representative from the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union in their language to find out about their rights as an Australian home...worker and share their stories. Questions can be answered about work, pay entitlements and and that they are working safely. This is an opportunity to feel supported and to talk with someone about what it is like to sew and work from home. There will be TCF union representatives available to speak in Vietnamese, English and alternative languages. If you know someone who works from home or are able to share this campaign you can find more information here: https://bit.ly/32WrwFX Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Victorian Council of Social Service Australian Council of Social Service Victorian Multicultural Commission Multicultural NSW Democracy in Colour Oxfam Human Rights Law Centre Young Workers Centre

02.01.2022 Have you heard? @nobodydenim have launched their FIBRETRACE the first certified carbon positive collection in collaboration with technology start up FIBRETRACE. The collection of essential denim staples can be traced from seed to store, to create transparency and accountability within the supply chain, made possible with innovative patented technology. We are proud to see ECA accredited brands leading the way for new technologies and Australian made fashion

02.01.2022 Did you catch our conversation for @melbfashionweek with Jade Sarita Arnott @arnsdorf , Leila Naja Hibri @ausfashioncouncil and Melissa Singer @melly_singer? Important conversations were had about how the fashion industry can transform in today’s climate and how clothing could be consumed post pandemic. We are proud to see the growth and awareness of ethical and local manufacturing despite the challenges that COVID-19 has put on our industry. We recently spoke to our accredited businesses about the current climate of the Australian fashion industry and we can't wait to share these insights with you! Stay tuned!

02.01.2022 Did you know that @melbfashionweek is next week? As part of the exciting line up of (COVID safe) events our National Manager Angela Bell will be speaking in conversation with Jade Sarita Arnott @arnsdorf , Leila Naja Hibri @uasfashioncouncil and Melissa Singer @melly_singer about how the fashion industry can transform in today’s climate and how clothing could be consumed post pandemic. Presented by Creative Victoria this is one conversation you don’t want to miss! https://bit.ly/2ISaAJZ