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ORGANIC & FAIRTRADE
PRESTIGE LEISURE UK LTD
Giving customers an ethical choice
Most brands in the Prestige Leisure collection are on the neckline. This T shirt is available in natural and
MA103T
Öeko-Tex Certified and committed to protecting the sizes S to XXL. There is also a ladies’ and children’s
environment. equivalent of this T shirt, both available in natural.
As a distributor Prestige Leisure UK Ltd are pleased to Okarma have a range of completely organic garments
offer customers an ethical choice, including organic including the OK40 100% recycled polyester full zip
and Fairtrade garments. fleece. This 330gsm fleece is pill resistant on one side,
It is important to distinguish between a T shirt made has a full length front zip and an adjustable shock
with organic cotton, and an organic T shirt. In short, a cord at the hem. Available in black and navy, sizes
T shirt made with organic cotton is made with range from S to XXL.
certified organic fibre, but is NOT necessarily certified Mantis provide of range of garments made from
throughout the supply chain (processing and organic cotton including the Mantis MA103T
manufacturing). In contrast, an organic T shirt is organic women’s sheer jersey tee. This tee has gently
certified “organic” throughout the whole chain. shaped side seams, a fashionable long body length
Fairtrade is a product certificate system designed to and is in bio-recertified organic cotton from Africa.
allow people to identify products which meet agreed Sizes are S to XL and it comes in black, bubblegum
environmental, labour and development standards. pink and white.
However, Fairtrade cotton is not necessarily organic! Wombat have many garments that carry the
Therefore you should look primarily for organic Fairtrade mark. New for 2009, the WB149 girls’
Fairtrade T-shirts. Shelly beach vest is 100% Fairtrade certified cotton
Fairtrade cotton farmers are safe from world market jersey, 160gsm. This vest has soft hand feel racer
price fluctuations. Finally, a Fairtrade cotton mark back, pigment dyed for a vintage look and has a
guarantees that the fibre was grown in a developing woven cotton placket with six cotton covered
country, where it had the greatest positive impacts on buttons. Colours include tropical blue.
producers.
Fruit of the Loom’s SS005M organic cotton T Shirt, For more information call 0800 652 1234, email
140gsm, is 100% certified organic cotton, unbleached
sales@prestigeleisure.com or visit
and undyed for a natural finish with 1x1 rib binding
www.prestigeleisure.com
RALAWISE
When you want to make a statement
Ralawise are pleased to offer top brands who responsible and 11 of
provide environmentally friendly products to meet their products are WB171
increasing demand in this niche market. made from 100%
Okarma have a range of organic products. The Fairtrade certified
OK020 unisex organic polo shirt is made from EKO cotton, including the
sustainable textiles, 100% SKAL certified organic WB171 Girl’s Wallaroo
cotton pique. top.
The fabric is GM free, Oeko-Tex certified and bio With a super-soft feel
degradable. Manufactured within a transparent and attention to detail
supply chain the impact on the environment is such as a ruched front
kept to a minimum. The OK020 is available seven neck line with
colours, offering style and versatility ideal for drawcord at hips, the
workwear, promotional wear or casualwear with a top includes a roo
range of decoration options. pocket and is available
Okarma in both cool blue and
have also
OK20
hot pink.
introduced Fruit of the Loom have
the OK044 introduced an organic
recycled cotton tee to their
bottle range this year,
polyester available in SS188
shopping men’s, SS192 Lady-Fit and the SS103 kids’ styles. of workwear.
bag. It is Made from 100% certified cotton, the shirt is Several brands stocked through Ralawise also
available in unbleached and undyed for a natural finish and follow WRAP guidelines, which helps individuals,
three colours features a 1x1 rib binding on the neckline. The businesses and local authorities to reduce waste
from garment also follows Fruit of the Loom’s and recycle more, making better use of resources
Ralawise, commitment to minimising their impact on the and helping to tackle climate change. These
offering an environment. include Front Row, Gildan, Jerzees Colours, Tombo,
ideal product Premier have also entered the Fairtrade market in AWDis, Russell Collections and Russell Workwear.
for 2009, with the PR112 Fairtrade apron. With self
promotional fabric ties and adjustable buckle on the neck tie,
or retail the apron has a crease resistant finish with single For more information call 0800 212 180 or email
purposes. pocket for added functionality, ideal for bars,
sales@ralawise.com. Ralawise Ireland customers
Wombat have recognised the need to be socially restaurants and pubs looking for an ethical choice contact 1 800 599 599 or email
sales@ralawise.ie.
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