Add some cheer in your kitchen this season with these fun, floral and 100% Fairtrade certified cotton aprons. Perfect for mixing and matching with our tea towels (see 17622) you’ll have to buy two of each for when one’s in the wash! In one size only, each apron has a tie at the neck and waist (H77cm x W73cm, front pocket (H17cm x W27cm) .

Please see drop down box for available patterns.

Fairtrade Certified Cotton
When Fairtrade standards(1) for seed cotton were set in 2003, Mali was one of the countries identified as a potential producer partner. There are now three co-operatives that have since been certified, which are regional groupings of smaller co-operatives.

These groups now export part of their production under the conditions guaranteed by international Fairtrade standards:
· The guaranteed Fairtrade minimum price paid to producers covers production and living costs 
· The additional Fairtrade premium is for investment in agreed community development projects such as drilling wells and constructing or improving schools and clinics 
· Sustainable agricultural production methods are employed, including environmental protection and ongoing reduction in the use of agrochemicals 
· Non-discrimination and equality of opportunity for all members and workers 
· Democratic and transparent management structures are in place 
· Pre-finance of up to 60% of the value of the contract is available on request 
· Fairtrade registered buyers make a commitment to long-term, stable relationships with producers.

In Mali, farmer members for 2006/07 received a guaranteed Fairtrade minimum farm gate price of 69% higher than the national base price. In addition, the co-operative receives the Fairtrade premium to invest in community development projects.

[ 1 ] Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO) is responsible for setting Fairtrade standards, certifying producer organisations and auditing the flow of goods between producers and importers in the 20 markets where Fairtrade labels operate. Details at www.fairtrade.net.