The Oaks Apparel Company is a cottage-style clothing design company for children. With an eye for classic style and craftsmanship, the brand celebrates the All-American Family and adventures they have together. Each design is named after our friends, family, and loved ones. Our vision for the company is to incorporate classic, timeless, and Superior craftsmanship in each design. We hope you enjoy looking, wearing, and talking about the Oaks!
We proudly select manufacturers that meet and exceed high standards and Fair Trade. Fair Trade, what it means to us...
-We actively seek to create opportunities for economically and socially marginalized producers and their communities.
-We build transparent and accountable relationships throughout our supply chain, promptly addressing issues as they arise.
-We build capacity by nurturing long-term partnerships where we learn and grow together.
-We actively promote fair trade as a creative alternative to traditional systems which often do not address injustice within the supply chain.
-We give prompt and fair payment for goods. For us this means that we provide advance payment to producers to purchase raw materials and pay for wages during the production period.
-We support safe and empowering working conditions. We seek to eliminate any type of discrimination and seek to empower producers to participate in decisions that affect them.
-We ensure the rights of children as defined by the UN as well and local laws and social norms. this includes the right to security, education and play. We are committed to the eradication of child trafficking and exploitative child labor.
-We are committed to environmental stewardship and encourage environmentally sustainable practices throughout the entire trading chain.
-We celebrate cultural diversity in the communities where we work. We balance market needs with the cultural heritage of the producers.