Hand-woven beach cloth, fairly produced
Beach towel
material: 100% cotton
For the sake of the environment, we recommend that you do not wash too often and at low temperatures. You can machine wash the beach towel at 30 degrees. Do not tumble dry! Iron at medium heat.
Handle with LOVE :)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED PRODUCERS
In addition to the 25 craftswomen employed, Rice&Carry works with small family businesses and women's associations in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka.
FAIR TRADE PRACTICES
Solidarity, trust and mutual respect are their basic values, on which they especially build relationships with their business partners.
NO CHILD LABOR AND FORCED LABOR
The suppliers are checked regularly to ensure that no child or forced labor is involved.
GOOD WORKING CONDITIONS
The Rice&Carry factory is closed on Sundays and public holidays. All employees have paid vacation on International Women's Day.
PROMOTION OF FAIR TRADE
They raise awareness of the goals and principles of fair trade and pay attention to honest advertising and marketing.
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
They make their production process transparent. You can visit their factory in Komari and take a look behind the scenes.
FAIR REMUNERATION
They ensure that all of their employees receive a monthly income above the national minimum wage and they pay into a pension fund.
NO DISCRIMINATION, GENDER JUSTICE AND FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION
The company rejects any form of discrimination based on race, gender, religion or disability. More than 80% of the employees are women.
CAPACITY BUILD
In particular, they support women from rural areas in developing their potential and pride themselves on developing them into creative and skilled artisans.
RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Environmental protection is the focus of our actions. We recycle, make products from waste materials and educate about environmental issues.