ABOUT

 

 

THE TRIP THAT CHANGED HIS LIFE

After Co-founder Brad Jeffery's return from travels in Africa and South Asia he couldn’t shake the hunger to develop a business model to help the millions of people suffering from human trafficking, slavery and extreme poverty. As he shared his vision with friends and met his wife, Katherine (who shared his passion and heart for helping the least of these), it became increasingly clear to move forward to engage the fortunate few in helping the marginalized many. 

Welcome to MADE FREE® a U.S. social enterprise apparel accessories brand established to compete on the world stage in design and quality while serving as a vehicle for consumers to help create sustainable change through dignified work.

  

 

FREEDOM

The MADE FREE® model was designed to provide sustainable social reform - addressing the root cause of slavery (including human trafficking), poverty and the need for sustainable ethical jobs. Handouts of food, clothing, and water may help today, but don’t necessarily change the circumstances for tomorrow. To win the war on poverty, we need to address the core issues. For poverty to end, those who make our fashion goods need to be making a livable wage.

Every purchase supports a day of freedom from human trafficking, slavery and poverty through a self-sustaining job. Every item is handcrafted with sustainable materials by small teams that meet World Fair Trade Organizations (WFTO) standards.

Today, there are over 700 million people living in poverty*, an estimated 50 million enslaved, over 50% are female, 11 million of which live in India.**

According to The World Bank* and The Global Slavery Index**  

 

MISSION

Our mission is for one million people to be made free through self-sustaining jobs. Every purchase you make gives hope and opportunity for a life made free.

 

LEARN THE FACTS ABOUT SLAVERY, POVERTY & THE FASHION INDUSTRY

 

 

HOLISTIC SUSTAINABILITY

We have a holistic approach to sustainability. integrating ecological, social and economic sustainability. A triple bottom line (TBL) guide to sustainability. 

It’s one thing to use sustainable materials but if the maker isn’t cared for, sustainability can have a net negative impact. We are doing all that we can to help end the injustice of slavery and extreme poverty through well-paying ethical jobs, while at the same time using eco-friendly, organic and recycled materials where we can. We use 100% organic cotton canvas and the finest eco-friendly, vegetable tanned, biodegradable leather that is a waste byproduct that would otherwise be discarded into a landfill.

In addition, our life-time guarantee supports a limited, curated personal collection of fewer quality items and a reduction of what we discard. Reducing our fashion waste may be the most impactful thing we can do to improve our planet. Second to oil, the clothing and textile industry is the largest polluter in the world. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 84% of unwanted clothes in the United States end up in landfills or are burned. Together, we can change lives while protecting our planet.

 

FAIR TRADE

All of our products are handcrafted in small factory teams that are certified by the WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) or exceed WFTO standards.

 

LOW PROFIT

We are a low profit social enterprise with a mission to provide life-changing jobs over profits. 

 

HANDCRAFTED

Every MADE FREE® item is meticulously handcrafted from the finest materials by our crafters in a clean, safe, team-based environment. Crafters are trained to have the skills and tools necessary to construct the highest quality products that last. From cutting, stitching, and embossing there is great attention to detail. Our lifetime guarantee ensures accountability and a focus on quality over quantity. 

 

LIFETIME GUARANTEE

All purchases carry a lifetime guarantee to be free of defects in materials and craftsmanship. A lasting investment in world change and reduced waste.

MADE FREE®, MADE BY FREE WOMEN®, and FOR HUMAN JUSTICE® are all registered Trademarks of MADE FREE LLC. 

 

CONTACT

Email us at: contact@madefree.co 

151 NC Hwy 9

B-202

Black Mountain, NC 28711