Our Brands

LU Crafts works with Sri Lankan artisans to create modern accessories and housewares using natural materials and traditional techniques. They provide a local alternative to imported, synthetic lifestyle products. Hats, clutches, bags, baskets, mats and other products are handmade from palm leaves, reed, cane, and wetakeiya. Some of the materials are invasive plants that block local waterways. Harvesting these plants has added environmental benefits. LU Crafts supports women artisans in Hambantota, Galle, and Anuradhapura and helps ensure that production techniques are safe and environmentally responsible. Most craftspeople are using dyes that are available in their local markets. LU Crafts hopes to work with them to transition to plant-based natural dyes like palu, weera, hibiscus, turmeric, beetroot, and weniwelgeta.

Lucuma Designs specializes in natural, fair trade housewares, garden products, finger puppets, accessories, and more. They have been working with artisan cooperatives and family-run workshops in Peru since 1998 including gourd carvers in Huancayo, knitters in Puno, clay artists in Lima and Arequipa, and alabaster carvers in Ayacucho. They also partner with indigenous balsa wood mask carvers in Boruca, Costa Rica. Their collection is available online and in more than 500 specialty gift shops, museums, fair trade stores, botanical gardens and nature centers, and boutiques. Lucuma Designs is a member of Fair Trade Federation and One Percent for the Planet.

Luh Duckie creates upcycled children's clothing and accessories from fabrics that have been discarded, donated, or rescued. They offer unique bonnets, bows, and more. Products are shipped in compostable or recyclable mailers with no single-use plastics. Luh Duckie also offers repair services and custom upcycling services to reimagine garments with special meaning.

LukeEco.Women produces handmade upcycled bags and hats that reduce waste and create income opportunities for economically marginalized women near St Luke's Church in Borella. They collect packaging waste, train local women in the production process, and help market the finished products. They also offer free repairs. LukeEco.Women is a voluntary initiative. All proceeds go to the women creating the bags.

Lumala Bikes aims to make quality, environmentally responsible modes of transport accessible and affordable for all. They were founded in 1953 as a bicycle trader and began importing Lumala brand bicycles from Japan in 1975. In 1985, they bought the Lumala brand, machinery, and equipment and began manufacturing and exporting bicycles from Sri Lanka. They promote bicycles as being better for users' health, the environment, and the country's foreign exchange. They recently introduced a line of affordable, zero emission electric bikes. Lumala has transitioned their manufacturing process from fossil fuel dependency to biomass briquettes made from waste from the furniture industry that surrounds their factory. They provide employment opportunities for graduates from the nearby Ratmalana School for the Deaf. Lumala is a Sedex member and SMETA audited.

Luminary Bakery creates premium baked goods and provides training, work experience, paid employment, and community to some of London's most disadvantaged women. They are known for their cafes, mini cakes, brownies, wedding cakes, corporate gifting and events, cookbook, and baking classes. The bakeries and cafes raise awareness, mobilize support, and provide paid employment opportunities for graduates and alumni. Women are referred to Luminary by a support service because they have experienced gender-based violence and multiple forms of disadvantage. During the first 12 months of the Employability and Independence Training Programme, they receive trauma-informed support, gain life skills and employability skills, learn to bake to a professional standard, and receive a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification. Over the next 12 months, they receive ongoing support and access to paid apprenticeships and employment with Luminary or partner organizations, and at the end of 24 months, they transition into the alumni network. The program is designed to break cycles of poverty, violence, and disadvantage once and for all. Luminary Bakery reinvests its resources towards this mission.

Luminist Films produces films and media that shed light on underserved communities, artists, and changemakers who have been left out of our history books and mainstream narratives. Their network of collaborators and student interns work as social justice advocates and use an observational style and participatory practices to create documentaries, short films, and features. Their award-winning films are available on online streaming platforms and screen globally at festivals, colleges, museums, and galleries. Luminist Films supports Community TV Network and the Chicago Women's History Center.

Luna Glow by Sadu produces affordable natural skincare in Sri Lanka and provides an alternative to cosmetics made from imported synthetic ingredients. They specialize in scrubs, masks, and body packs made from wild turmeric, coffee, bee honey, and other natural ingredients. Luna Glow by Sadu sources from local farmers and beekeepers, recycles glass bottles, and minimizes waste.

LYBS specializes in Ceylon coffee that is shade grown in hill country forest gardens and locally roasted. They are committed to ethical trade practices and long-term relationships with producers and pay a premium price to source high quality beans. A percentage of every customer purchase goes towards a Fairdeal fund for producers. Their goal is to uplift the lives of farmers in Sri Lanka and work with them to enrich the biodiversity of their forest gardens. LYBS is also working with small-scale producers to develop value-added teas, spices, and other agricultural products.

Lydia's Loom is a Korean social enterprise that promotes handwoven textiles from women artisans in Guatemala, Indonesia, and the Philippines. They combine these traditional fabrics with contemporary designs to create a unique range of ethical bags and housewares. Lydia's Loom is committed to fair trade practices and actively monitors impact. Since they started working with their partner cooperative of Mayan weavers in Guatemala, the monthly income of artisans has increased five-fold, and membership has expanded by 80 percent. The women are proud to see their products promoted on Korean television and in exhibitions. Lydia's Loom has written their social purpose into their articles of incorporation and is recognized as a social enterprise by the Korean government. They belong to their local social economy council and support the social sector in their own community.

Maadili Collective specializes in fair trade baskets, housewares, and jewelry that are handmade in Uganda using sustainable techniques and locally sourced materials. They partner with small-scale artisan communities in areas where opportunities are limited or non-existent in order to promote economic freedom and stability. Together, they cocreate innovative designs intended to enhance skill levels, support artistic expression, and nurture genuine connections between artisans and customers. Baskets are made from banana fiber, raffia, and natural dyes like hibiscus, indigo, madder root and turmeric. Other housewares and jewelry are made from the discarded horns of the Ankole-Watusi, a breed of cattle native to western Uganda. Their horn carving artisans purchase the horns directly from cattle keepers to support the local community. Maadili Collective provides fair living wages and seasonal bonuses, invests in community initiatives, and supports educational programs related to health, family planning, and HIV/AIDS. They purchase carbon offsets for customer shipping. Maadili Collective is part of Fair Trade Federation and Trade+Impact.

Maahikaari creates modern women's apparel that honors traditional Indian craftsmanship and the environment. Their tops, dresses, pants, shorts, and kaftans are made from unbleached handwoven cotton and natural plant-based dyes with intricate hand-embroidered designs. Maahikaari pays fair wages to artisans and upcycles all textile waste. They use their platform to promote slow fashion and mindful consumption.

Maathulai Natural Farming Producer Group is a cluster of small-scale organic farmers in eastern Sri Lanka committed to growing affordable natural food and protecting the environment. They produce their own compost, liquid fertilizers, and biopesticides from locally available materials. Crops include dry zone vegetables, leafy greens, and legumes. Members also grow ginger, cassava, pineapple, banana, papaya, guava, lime, lemon, orange, soursop, mango, coconut, cashew, jackfruit, and moringa. ​Maathulai Natural Farming Producer Group is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).

Maayu supports the health and wellbeing of people and the planet by making organic cotton underwear that is free from synthetic bleaches, dyes, fibers, and spandex. Their panties are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton and their boxers are handwoven from indigenous cotton that is organically grown. Maayu provides training and skill development in rural communities and sources from rural artisans, small-scale farmers, and fair trade factories. They compost, reuse packaging, minimize waste, and use one percent of all profits to plant indigenous trees and protect forests. Maayu is actively engaged in their local community in Goa and participates in networks for social and environmental change.

Made Eco aims to reduce plastic use globally by making it easier for people to make environmentally responsible choices and transition to a zero waste lifestyle. They offer alternatives to single-use products including washable makeup pads, bamboo cotton buds, and bamboo toothbrushes. Packaging is plastic free and compostable. Made Eco donates a portion of each purchase to Plastic Oceans, a global nonprofit that addresses plastic pollution, and Tree Aid, a nonprofit that works with local communities in Africa to plant and protect trees.

MADE FREE offers bags and accessories that create self-sustaining jobs and address the root cause of human trafficking, modern slavery, and poverty. Each item is meticulously handcrafted by small factory teams that meet World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) standards. MADE FREE uses organic cotton canvas, recycled polyester, vegetable-tanned leather, and other sustainably sourced materials. They minimize fashion waste by focusing on quality and providing a lifetime guarantee. MADE FREE reinvests a percentage of profits to benefit makers. They are a member of Social Enterprise Alliance.

Made Simple offers organic skin care and oral care products that are healthier for you and for our shared planet. Their vegan toothpastes, tooth and gum tonics, deodorants, moisturizers, face washes, scrubs, masks, serums, and toners are crafted in small batches in Massachusetts from sustainably sourced ingredients. Made Simple supplies their products in reusable glass bottles and jars and covers the shipping costs for packaging to be returned and sterilized for reuse. They ship in cardboard boxes with repurposed packing paper. Made Simple has USDA Organic, USDA Biobased, Vegan, and PETA Cruelty Free certifications. They contribute a percentage of all sales to small progressive charities working on plastic pollution, animal welfare, criminal justice reform, and the arts.

Made X aims to preserve the art of hand-dyed batik in Sri Lanka and ensure it is passed on to the next generation. They offer unique batik housewares and clothing for women, men, and children. Made X uses fiber-reactive dyes with soda ash, follows best practices for water conservation, and upcycles fabric scraps and off-cuts into cushion covers and product packaging. They allocate work to ensure artisans earn a living wage and have the necessary flexibility for their family responsibilities and personal commitments. Five percent of profits are set aside to offer interest-free loans to workers. Made X is part of the SLYCAN Trust EthicalX program.

Mad Fish Digital specializes in digital marketing strategy for values-driven brands to promote the public good. Services include content marketing, design, digital marketing, paid media, search engine optimization, and social media marketing. Mad Fish Digital has an employee-led justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) impact team, provides volunteer time off to every employee, and supports nonprofit community organizations through pro bono marketing services and donations. They are an Oregon Public Benefit Corporation, a certified B Corporation, and a member of B Local PDX.

Madlug helps give dignity to children in care. More than 40,000 children enter the United Kingdom's care system each year. Many of the local authorities and trusts that work with these children don't provide suitcases, so children in care often have to put all of their belongings in black plastic bin bags or plastic shopping bags as they move from one place to the next. Madlug is addressing this through a simple buy one, give one model. For every backpack, duffel bag, or shoulder bag that is purchased, a bag is given to a child in care. Bags are made in partnership with a responsible supplier that ensures standards for wages, health and safety, welfare, human rights, and environmental protection are met or exceeded. Madlug is registered as a community interest company, which means all profits and assets are locked to benefit children in care. They are a member of Social Enterprise Northern Ireland and Social Enterprise UK.