Fair Trade yarn

Many knitters will be delighted to hear that some days ago after a long and exhaustive evaluating process, Manos del Uruguay has been admitted as a full member of WFTO (Word Fair Trade Organization), the global representative body of over 350 organisations committed to 100% Fair Trade.

WFTO members are organisations differentiated by their 100% Fair Trade commitment to eradicate poverty through sustainable economic development; pioneering social and environmental policy and practice and continual reinvestment in marginalised artisans, farmers and producer communities in some of the most fragile places on earth, practices that Manos del Uruguay has been applying for 40 years.

Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equality in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers.

Here at Hulu we are delighted to be helping this worthy effort by selling Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend yarn.  It’s a lovely soft blend of silk and extra fine merino wool in a stunning range of colours.