Founded in 2010, Jyoti – Fair Works is an Indian-German fashion brand rooted in social responsibility and thoughtful design. At the heart of the brand is a deep commitment to fair working conditions, long-term partnerships, and transparent supply chains. By working closely with producers in India and prioritizing traceability, Jyoti ensures that the people behind each garment are treated with dignity and respect. The collection features timeless silhouettes with modern, understated elegance, often accented by vibrant pops of color. In addition to clothing, Jyoti offers accessories, jewelry, and handcrafted soaps — extending its ethical philosophy beyond apparel. Through its relationship-driven production model, Jyoti demonstrates how fashion can support both beautiful design and meaningful social impact.
Jyoti
Founded in 2010, Jyoti – Fair Works is an Indian-German fashion brand rooted in social responsibility and thoughtful design. At the heart of the brand is a deep commitment to fair working conditions, long-term partnerships, and transparent supply chains. By working closely with producers in India and prioritizing traceability, Jyoti ensures that the people behind each garment are treated with dignity and respect. The collection features timeless silhouettes with modern, understated elegance, often accented by vibrant pops of color. In addition to clothing, Jyoti offers accessories, jewelry, and handcrafted soaps — extending its ethical philosophy beyond apparel. Through its relationship-driven production model, Jyoti demonstrates how fashion can support both beautiful design and meaningful social impact.
Transparency
- Jyoti is extremely transparent when it comes to supply chain traceability
- They share the country and city of every one of their factories (with pictures)
- Also, they list all of the people who are responsible for making their clothing, including the number of workers they have and what their exact responsibilities are
- One thing that Jyoti could do better is address the risks related to subcontracting somewhere on their website
Fair Labor
- One thing that Jyoti is doing extremely well in terms of fair labor is visiting their factories at least once and year while also being in contact with them virtually almost everyday
- In addition, Jyoti makes sure that all of their workers are paid a fair living wage
- They own their production factories
- Lastly, Jyoti provides well-being programs to both workers and the community, including paid vacation and sick days, educational workshops, insurance, and workshops in career goals for local women
Sustainably Made
- First, one thing that Jyoti is doing well is making all of their clothing biodegradable
- Jyoti also has a program that takes back used clothing and sells the items secondhand
- Also, they have repair cafes that help people upcycle and repair their clothing
- In addition, they use mainly sustainable materials such as not harmed alpaca wool and peace silk
- Lastly, Jyoti ensures that they hire many women and people of color throughout their entire company
- One thing they could do to improve their sustainably made score is share their CO2 and water footprints
