FLOCERT (FLO ID 4512), and Fair Trade-India Stitching factories are SA8000 certified 100% of the cotton is supplied by Chetna, a certified Fair Trade project controlled and validated by Flocert and GOTS   

Fair Trade certification is a way of guaranteeing that both buyers and sellers stick to the principles of Fair Trade. There are several different organizations that certify Fair Trade products, each with its own label and its own set of standards.

To bear the Fair Trade label, a product must meet all the standards of the certifying organization, which inspects farms regularly to make sure they’re following the rules.

RCM is currently certified by :

Fair trade is neither charity nor assistance; rather, it is a professional link between producer and buyer that is based on respect and fair business practices. The producer receives a fair price for his products which allows him to pay fair wages, thus giving workers the possibility of providing for their families with dignity. RCM workers rely on their jobs to better their living conditions, particularly concerning health, education and housing and RCM takes this responsibility seriously.

At RCM our goal is to meet the expectations of companies in quest of authenticity, coherence and quality in their production sourcing while ensuring the continued progress in the conditions of our workers lives. We appeal to those who ask themselves: “Is it possible to change the world through purchasing decisions?” And “Does opting for fair practices and organic materials make a difference?” In response to global environmental and economic issues, RCM works with companies worldwide to develop eco-friendly, socially-respectful lines of contemporary products. The universal concern that consumers are expressing in regards to social and environmental issues explains the success of this emerging market.

Approximately 1500 workers make up RCM's workforce in 3 factories producing knit and woven apparel, bedding and bath products and other textile products. Our activities are founded on sustainability and fairness. Well beyond the obvious, "no child labor" and "minimum wage compliance", RCM complies with legislation regarding maximum working hours, overtime compensation and incentives. Worker have all the rights as per Freedom of Association and they are free to join any community they want. There is no discrimination for race, age, sex, political opinion, religion etc. RCM has developed a progressive business model for its factories. RCM has taken a positive stance towards unions and workers are represented by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU). In addition, we provide other benefits to the workers: such as transport to and from the jobsite, company sponsored meals, a health plan and funding for worker's children's education. We believe that we are doing what we should to protect our future...

The Fair Trade Federation has outlined several basic principles for both buyers and sellers to follow:

• Direct Trade - Fair Trade importers work with producers as directly as possible. Cutting out the middleman enables importers to pay the farmers a larger share of the money their products will eventually fetch on store shelves. To meet Fair Trade standards, the collectives must be democratically run, with each farmer getting a vote, and must split their profits equally among all the members.
• Fair Price - Fair Trade guarantees farmers a reasonable minimum price for their crops, no matter how low the market price falls. Buyers promise to pay producers promptly for their goods, and producers promise in turn to pay a fair wage to all their workers. Buyers also extend credit to their producers – for instance, paying them in advance of the harvest – to make sure the producers have the resources they need.
• Decent Conditions - Fair Trade requires safe and healthy conditions for workers. It also bans all use of child labor and forced labor, still widespread in many parts of the world. Fair Trade rules ban all forms of worker abuse, harassment, and discrimination, including discrimination based on political affiliation or union membership.
• Respectful Relationships - Fair Trade promotes open, honest communication among producers, buyers, and consumers. Fair Trade dealers do their best to give growers the information they need about market conditions, share what they know about the best growing practices, and provide technical assistance when needed.
• Community Development - On top of the regular price for their goods, growers earn a Fair-Trade Premium to invest in their communities. These funds go toward projects like building new schools, providing scholarships, improving nutrition and healthcare, and digging wells.
• Environmental Sustainability - Although not all Fair Trade products are organic, farmers are required to use sustainable growing practices that protect natural resources, including water, soil, and natural vegetation. The use of pesticides and fertilizers – particularly the most harmful ones – is restricted.
• Respect for Local Culture - Fair Trade dealers promise to respect the cultural heritage of the growers they work with. Instead of forcing them to adopt the latest, most efficient methods for growing or producing goods, they allow them to follow their traditional practices, while also teaching them about new technique in order to keep up with the market’s demands.