# Supportive Fair Trade Businesses Threads Worldwide Offers Ethically Made and Unique Accessories By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-02 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-trade-business References: [threadsworldwide](https://threadsworldwide.com) Threads Worldwide is an ultra-supportive and focused fair trade business that seeks to internationally empower women through craftsmanship and handmade products. The initiative was launched by three women who are avid advocates of fairness, equality and adequate labor compensation. Threads Worldwide partners with local artisans from around the world—from Kenya to Ecuador—in the hopes of providing individuals with a marketplace to sell their handmade products and reap the benefits of it. The company has partnered with artisans from more than 15 countries, giving them the opportunity for "dignified work in a nourishing environment." As Threads Worldwide is a fair trade business, the company actively promotes healthy working conditions, a sustainable work environment for both individuals and the planet, as well as [fair and equal wages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoamitment-campaign). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Empowering Women:** Creating more fair trade businesses that empower women globally through craftsmanship. - **Sustainable Marketplace:** Promoting a sustainable marketplace by partnering with local artisans and providing them with fair trade opportunities. - **Ethical Manufacturing:** Developing more ethical manufacturing processes and promoting fair trade practices worldwide. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can benefit from ethical manufacturing of products, specifically accessories and jewelry. - **Handmade Crafts:** The global handmade crafts industry can embrace fair trade practices and create more opportunities for artisans to sell their products on a global scale. - **International Development:** The international development industry can support fair trade businesses that promote sustainable entrepreneurship and empower women through their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timeless Knit Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudana-clothing.md) - [Social Good eCommerce Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-minded-companies.md) - [Social Good Brand Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dignity-coconuts.md) - [Ethical Premium Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-reform.md) - [Diverse Hand-Knit Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-knit-dolls.md) - [Ethical Coconut Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-coconut-oil.md) - [Fair Wage-Supporting V-Day Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoamitment-campaign.md) - [Elevated Luxury Tights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-luxury-tights.md) - [Socially Conscious Banana Importers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equifruit.md)