About us
The SOURCE Database is run by the Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF), the industry body dedicated to a sustainable future for fashion.
The world’s most comprehensive ethical sourcing and business database for the fashion sector, the SOURCE Database includes directories of ethical fashion brands, shops and retailers stocking ethical fashion brands and products, professionals working across the ethical fashion sector, buyers, press, suppliers, manufacturers, NGOs and more.
The Database is designed with a detailed search facility – so that users can find exactly what they are looking for in seconds, for example specific products, companies based in specific countries or with specific ethical criteria and/ or certification.
In order to be listed in the SOURCE Database, businesses or individuals must become LISTED MEMBERS of the Ethical Fashion Forum. JOIN NOW
The EFF reviews businesses and organisations applying to be listed against its MANDATE FOR LISTED MEMBERS. Read more about how EFF reviews the ethical credentials of businesses listed in the Database
The EFF also encourages businesses listing on the directory to become PROGRESSIVE MEMBERS meaning that EFF works with these businesses to increase their progress towards their ethical goals, via our Subscribe + Consultancy package. We support businesses to expand their impact on the people behind their products and reduce their impact on the environment. You can use the directory to search for progressive members in each category.
The Ethical Fashion SOURCE Database is part of the EFF’s SOURCE platform, which includes the SOURCE Intelligence magazine – which offers business intelligence on fashion and sustainability for professionals, and the SOURCE EXPO which is the only fashion industry trade show dedicated to sustainable suppliers and manufacturers. Read more about the EFF’s SOURCE platform.
The EFF works with several partners in order to increase the impact of the SOURCE PLATFORM including the Fairtrade Foundation, World Fair Trade Organisation, Textile Exchange, MADE-BY and others. Read more about SOURCE partners on the SOURCE Intelligence website, here
