Welcome to FairWear Victoria’s School Uniform Web Site.
FairWear works to stop the exploitation of sweatshop & homeworkers in garment manufacture, with a focus on Australia. Here school communities & their leaders can take active steps towards procuring school wear that is ethically produced. LEARN MORE >
Many school uniforms in Australia are made by exploited sweatshop workers who are not receiving their legal entitlements or a fair wage.
FairWear endorses the accreditation system operating here called Ethical Clothing Australia. This system is the best way to ensure students are not wearing uniforms made in sweatshops.
In April 2010 FairWear conducted research with schools regarding ethical procurement of uniforms. This research found that there was a low level of awareness about the accreditation scheme which ensures uniforms are sweatshop free.
Whether you are a student, teacher, parent, principal or part of a school council, there are simple steps you can take to make sure your school uniforms are not made by exploited sweatshop workers.