From April 22nd to April 27th, 2025, Fashion Revolution Week brings together citizens, brands, and policymakers to challenge the way fashion is made and consumed. Fashion Revolution is a global non-profit advocating for a clean, safe, fair, transparent, and accountable fashion industry. Fashion Revolution Week is the annual campaign bringing together the world’s largest fashion activism movement to showcase activist projects worldwide, challenge how fashion is made and consumed, and inspire collective action.
This year’s theme emphasizes harnessing collective power to demand a fairer, more transparent, and more sustainable fashion industry. At Printed By Us, we believe fashion should empower, not exploit. We’ve built our business on ethical production, fair wages, and sustainable materials, proving that an alternative to fast fashion is possible.
Why Do We Need a Fashion Revolution?
Fashion is one of the world’s most polluting and exploitative industries—and the stats are shocking:
🛍️ Fashion Consumption is Out of Control
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Global clothing consumption is expected to increase 63% by 2030, leading to 160 million tonnes of textile waste by 2050.
💰 Workers Are Still Underpaid
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99% of major brands don’t disclose whether the workers in their supply chains receive a living wage.
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In 2021, 50 million people were living in modern slavery, including 12 million children.
🌎 Fashion’s Environmental Impact is Devastating
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The industry is on track to overshoot the 1.5°C global warming target by 50%.
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Over 26.6 million tonnes of textile waste have been mapped in just 12 countries.
The industry’s problems are systemic—but together, we have the power to change it.
Think Globally, Act Locally
This year’s Fashion Revolution theme encourages us to think globally and act locally —a mindset we live by at Printed By Us.
🌍 The choices we make in our own communities have a ripple effect across the world. By choosing ethical fashion, supporting local businesses, and demanding fair wages, we help shift the global industry toward a more just and sustainable future.
👕 Printed By Us is proof of this in action. While we’re based in Sheffield, our impact reaches far beyond—by ensuring that our garments are Fair Wear-approved, ethically made, and environmentally responsible, we’re directly supporting workers worldwide and reducing fashion’s environmental harm.
🤝 Small actions, when multiplied, create real change. Every time you choose a responsibly made t-shirt over fast fashion, you’re part of a movement that challenges the industry’s exploitative practices—not just in the UK, but everywhere.
By acting locally, we contribute to a global movement for fairer fashion.
How Printed By Us is Part of the Fashion Revolution
At Printed By Us, we’re committed to doing things differently. Here’s how we align with the movement for ethical fashion:
✅ Fair Wages & Ethical Work – We pay the Real Living Wage, ensuring our team earns enough for a decent life. All our suppliers are Fair Wear-approved, meaning workers are paid fairly and work in safe conditions.
✅ Sustainable Materials – We print on organic cotton garments, reducing water waste and eliminating harmful pesticides.
✅ Eco-Friendly Printing – Our water-based inks are non-toxic, biodegradable, and safer for both our team and the planet.
✅ Slow Fashion Over Fast Fashion – We create durable, high-quality pieces that are designed to last, reducing waste and fighting overconsumption.
How You Can Get Involved in Fashion Revolution Week 2025
This isn’t just about brands taking responsibility—we all have a role to play. Here’s how you can take action:
📢 Ask #WhoMadeMyClothes? – Call out brands and demand transparency in their supply chains.
🛍️ Support Ethical Fashion – Buy from businesses that prioritize fair wages, sustainability, and ethical production.
🎨 Get Creative with Upcycling – Instead of buying new, rework, mend, or repurpose your existing clothes.
📚 Educate Yourself & Others – Share facts, attend events, and help spread awareness about fashion’s impact.
✍️ Engage with Policymakers – Push for legislation that holds fashion brands accountable for their environmental and human rights impact.
Demand Better, Wear Your Values
The current fashion system isn’t working—but it doesn’t have to be this way. Fashion Revolution Week 2025 is a chance for all of us to demand better: fairer wages, safer working conditions, and a fashion industry that values people and the planet over profit.
At Printed By Us, we’re proving that ethical fashion is possible. When you choose our products, you’re supporting fair wages, sustainable materials, and a movement that challenges fast fashion’s harmful impact.
This week, and every week, let’s work together to revolutionize fashion.
Want to make a difference? Explore our collection and support ethical fashion today!
