Highly skilled, ethical craftsmanship

It is essential to our brand ethos that our products are made according to sustainable, ethical and responsible principles. The alternative is simply not an option for us. The Ethical Silk Company products are designed in Ireland, UK and USA and made fair trade textiles workshops in North India. There are 10 principles to fair trade production that underpins our business philosophy that puts the human factor first.

We limit each print to small-batch runs and repeat collections when demand dictates. Careful pattern placement also minimises wastage during production and any older stock is repurposed into smaller items so each piece of silk is carefully utilised.

We are delighted to give the plastic bags that our collections are placed in for shipping purposes to UK and India based Social Enterprise, Secret Projects, who empower women economically in India with the skill to stitch, plus give a second chance to unwanted fabric and sewing supplies. They house the scrap fabrics sold to help fund their mission in these bags, ensuring they won't end up in landfill.

We want our customers to enjoy these beautiful silk pieces with the knowledge that they are made to the highest standards in quality and throughout the entire production process. In combining luxury and practicality we create fairly made and fairly priced products that transcend the seasons, offering ease and elegance for the mindful shopper.

As a member of BAFTS, the UK Fair Trade Network, we passionately support trading practices that put people and planet before profit. The principles of Fair Trade inform our approach, from design through to production.We value traditional craftsmanship and work closely with our makers to create thoughtfully designed pieces with care and attention to detail. We seek suppliers who share our respect for skilled artisans, safe working conditions and environmental responsibility.

Our BAFTS membership reflects our ongoing dedication to ethical trading, transparency and creating beautiful, long-lasting products made with care and respect.

If you would like to know more, please email us at info@theethicalsilkco.com