Purchase with purpose this holiday season.
This year, we could all use a little more compassion. For loved ones, for strangers, for people whose lives are connected to ours, even if simply through the products we buy. We don’t know what the new year will bring, but this year has brought us back to the heart of the holiday season: to embrace the power in the simplest acts of care and kindness.
When you give a Fair Trade Certified™ gift this holiday season, you’re making a conscious choice to support the well-being and livelihoods of workers, supporting fair and responsible business, and sharing these values with your loved ones. In this guide, you’ll find gift ideas for everyone on your list. You’ll even find gifts that support small businesses, businesses with diverse ownership, and women-owned businesses, as well as gifts that are thrifty and conscious.
Ready to find products? Explore more than 50 Fair Trade Certified gift ideas, plus ingredients for your holiday baking and cooking!
Shop by Category: Clothing | Hats & Bags | Home Goods | Health & Beauty | Chocolates | Coffee, Tea & Spirits | For Kids | Baking & Cooking
Clothing Gift Ideas
Who doesn’t love a gift that supports a good night’s sleep? Coyuchi’s Isla Organic Cotton Pajama Set is made from organic cotton and includes a blooming floral motif. Designed to be lightweight and breathable, this long sleeve top and pants features a percale weave.
Celebrate the bond between mom and baby with matching outfits that help capture the joy of shared moments. Of an Origin’s matching gift set includes an organic cotton robe, cross front nursing bralette, and turban for baby. Check it out.
These lightweight pants are woven from twill fabric, have an elastic pull-on waistband, and have a standard fit, straight cut. View Pact’s Woven Twill Roll Up Pant.
Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory in India, Pact’s Corduroy Peg Pant features wide-wale cord, and comes in a slim fit.
Pact’s Everyday Cropped Camisoles have a scoop neckline, adjustable straps, and a built-in, wireless shelf bra. Check out the 3-packs, available in different color combinations.
Pact’s Boulevard Jumpsuit is a one-and-done outfit! It’s made from light woven twill with a touch of stretch, and has chest pockets, two side pockets, two back pockets. Explore jumpsuits.
Target has a wide selection of affordable Fair Trade Certified jeans, like these Universal Thread High-Rise 90’s Straight Jeans.
Aventura’s Eden Turtleneck is an ethical and modern take on a classic style. Made from organic cotton and in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory in India, this top is available in a variety of colors. Find this top and other Fair Trade Certified options from Aventura.
prAna’s Double Peak Collection is designed for hikes with lightweight, durable fabric. The Double Peak Pant offers a laid back look that works on and off the trail.
Looking for an ethically sourced flannel? prAna’s Westbrook Flannel Shirt comes in a standard or slim fits, and is made from 100% recycled materials.
The women’s plus-size REI Co-op Lightweight Base Layer Tights are made from a polyester blend to help wick sweat and stay dry in all seasons. Available in sizes 1X, 2X, and 3X.
REI Co-op’s Midweight Base Layer Half-Zip Top features high neck coverage, thumbholes, and recycled polyester/spandex fabric.
Patagonia’s ’73 Skyline unisex hoody incorporates a graphic that riffs off a label the brand sewed onto gear years ago. View this classic pullover hoody.
Hats & Bags
Terra Thread’s newer tote bag is travel-friendly with a zipper on top to keep your belongings secure. It can be strapped to your suitcase handles and can sit on most carry-on cases. Take a look at the tote here.
Cotopaxi offers a one-of-a-kind hip pack made from 100% repurposed materials. Find one (or a few) here.
This is a gift for the person who is always on the go! Peak Design’s Travel Backpack 30L is Fair Trade Certified and 100% carbon neutral. It can be used for everyday use or traveling; it meets international carry-on size requirements in expanded (33L) and compressed (27L) form. Learn more about how this bag is built.
Ciele Athletics’ offers a soft brimmed running hat that was built to be lightweight, reflective, machine washable, packable, and topped off with ultra breathable COOLmatic mesh. Pick one out for the runner in your life.
The REI Co-op Wallace Lake pom beanie is made from a wool-blend and has a fleece lining. It’s available in two colors: jasper green (pictured above) or nutmeg.
Home Goods
Coyuchi towels are loomed from long loops of pure organic cotton. Available in a variety of colors and sizes: hand towels, bath towels, guest towels, washcloths, and more! Explore more here..
Boll & Branch’s Waffle Bed Blanket is made in a Fair Trade Certified factory from 100% organic cotton! Choose your blanket here.
You can reduce the environmental impact of your paper use by swapping out single-use napkins with sustainable cloth ones. West Elm offers handwoven napkins made from organic cotton, and hand block printed by displaced artisans in India. Gift a set here.
West Elm’s Lush Velvet Pillow Covers can add elegant flair to your home’s cozy corners! Find the size you need here.
Shopping for any whiskey or wine fans? West Elm has striking glass decanters available in two styles. Take your pick.
Get a set of two tea towels incorporating the Star of David in a classic palette of blue and white. Great for Hanukkah and other celebrations throughout the year! Find towels and other products in this collection like napkins, table runners, and placemats.
Upgrade your dinner parties with a set of rustic winter-themed appetizer plates, handcrafted in a Fair Trade Certified factory. It even comes in a square gift box! View the stoneware.
Who doesn’t enjoy a soft and warm sherpa blanket? This Marshmallow blanket from Pottery Barn is available in an array of classic neutrals. Get cozy.
Pottery Barn’s Chateau Wood Bar Serving Tray was handmade with solid mango wood in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory. See the entire Chateau Wood Collection, inspired by European antiques.
Health & Beauty
This multitasking body scrub from Conscious Coconut is made in small batches with a blend of shea butter & coconut oil. See the sugar scrub.
Did you know 75% of e.l.f. Beauty products are manufactured in a Fair Trade Certified factory? Whether you’re looking for a single stocking stuffer or want to put together a gift basket filled with beauty products, e.l.f. offers a variety of ethically sourced products you can feel good about giving. You can start with this Liquid Poreless Putty Primer, a lightweight, liquid primer intended to grip makeup and give a poreless-looking finish.
Looking for an ultra-glossy tinted lip oil that nourishes, hydrates and enhances your lips’ natural color? Check out e.l.f’s Glow Reviver Lip Oil.
e.l.f.’s Halo Glow Liquid Filter is a complexion booster and skincare-makeup hybrid infused with squalane and hyaluronic acid. It’s available in 12 shades to suit a range of skin tones and undertones, and can be worn 4 ways: alone, over or under makeup, mixed with foundation, or as a highlighter. Shop e.l.f’s Halo Glow Liquid Filter.
This Badger Lip Balm is made from a base of extra virgin olive oil and beeswax layered with Fair Trade Certified cocoa butter. Find fair trade lip balm.
Here’s another Fair Trade Certified lip balm option from Kroger’s Simple Truth Organic brand. See the variety pack featuring three options: strawberry lavendar, honey vanilla, and rosemary mint.
Chocolate
Lake Champlain Chocolates is a multi-generational, family busines based in Vermont. This three-pack of festively wrapped chocolates contains: a classic dark chocolate bar, a milk chocolate bar, and a dark chocolate bar with peppermint candy cane pieces. View assorted holiday candy bars.
Lake Champlain’s Hot Chocolate Sampler contains three flavors: traditional, mocha, and spicy aztec. All contain Fair Trade Certified ingredients and are vegan-friendly. View the sampler.
This collection of chocolate contains a selection of TCHO Chocolate’s small batch bars, including: Deep, Dark & Salty; Perfect Matcha; Grizzly Berry; Hoppy Hour; Dirty Chai; Pumpkin Up; and Karl the Nog. Explore the bundle.
Hit the sweet spot with Bark Thins, a snacking chocolate bark made with Fair Trade Certified chocolate. Look for it at your local grocery store or retailers like Walmart.
Coffee, Tea, and Spirits
You can gift 24 cups of Numi’s organic and fair trade teas – one for each day in the month leading up to Christmas. The set contains one tea bag of each: Immune boost, Gunpowder Green, Chinese Breakfast, Rooibos Chai, Chocolate Rooibos, Golden Chai, Jasmine Green, Orange Spice, Ginger Lemon, Matcha Toasted Rice, Chamomile Lemon, Congest Away™, Dandelion Detox™, Aged Earl Grey™, Turmeric Amber Sun, Honeybush, Hibiscus, White Rose, Moroccan Mint, Rooibos, Chocolate Pu-erh, Dry Desert Lime™, Breakfast Blend, Sweet Slumber™. View Numi Advent Calendar.
Flor de Caña is the world’s first spirit to be carbon neutral and Fair Trade Certified. It hails from a distillery that is five miles away from San Cristóbal Volcano in Nicaragua, and comes from a family-owned business now in it’s fifth generation. Check out the Flor de Caña Shop.
Co-founders, Pernell & Rod, created BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages with the desire to unite coffee and tea lovers worldwide through a common interest of investing in community, specifically for the youth. BLK & Bold not only offers Fair Trade Certified coffees, it also pledges 5% of its gross profits to nonprofit organizations across America that are aligned with supporting childrens’ well-being. Find BLK & Bold coffee.
Each Equator Coffees subscription includes a rotating monthly selection of coffees for 3 months, curated by expert roasters. You can choose between three options: coffee blends, espressos, and single origin selects. Learn more about an Equator Coffees Gift Subscription.
Death Wish Coffee follows strict grading requirements for all coffee beans to ensure quality and consistency from cup to cup. They source Fair Trade Certified™ arabica and robusta coffee beans from India, Peru, and other countries throughout South and Central America. This bundle includes a bag of ground beans in the Dark Roast, Medium Roast, and Espresso Roast. View the Turn Up Trio Bundle.
From the makers of Honest Ice Tea, Just Ice Tea is crafted with organic, Fair Trade Certified tea leaves and ingredients. Variety pack comes with 12 bottles in six flavors.
For Kids
Patagonia’s Baby Furry Friends Hat is made with 100% recycled polyester high-pile, double-faced fleece. And it’s sourced from a Fair Trade Certified factory in Vietnam. Discover all styles.
Senda’s futsal balls and available in sizes for all ages: size 2 (ages 7 and under), size 3 (8-12 years old), and size 4 (13 and up). Compare and find sizes here.
Bed sheets that glow-in-the-dark! The light up dinosaur pattern is playful for kids, and parents can trust in the quality and safety of these OEKO-TEX® Certified and Fair Trade Certified sheets. Give something glowing.
For the youngest golfers, this set from Plan Toys is intended to help kids developing coordination and motor skills. The set comes with two kid-size clubs and two balls, three hill obstacles, and a hole with a flag. Check out the play set.
Hazel Village dolls were dreamed up by Brooklyn designer Jane Van Cleef and handmade by artisans in a Fair Trade Certified Factory in Nepal. Every doll has a unique story: Ada is an imaginative creator whose inventions include a treehouse snack elevator and a homemade spyglass. Each doll is sewn from organic cotton and detailed with hand embroidery. Learn more here.
Mightly’s designed this 3/4 Sleeve Twirl Dress to be pretty enough for parties and comfortable enough for everyday wear. It’s Fair Trade Certified and made from 95% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton. Discover all colors and styles.
Elevate your children’s winter adventures with waterproof Timber Mountain pants from REI Co-Op! They have a microfleece lining, internal gaiters to keep out the snow, and a waist adjustment to refine fit and allow for growth.
Baking & Cooking
‘Tis the season for baking and cooking the comfort foods that bring families and friends around a table to share old memories and create new ones. As you’re shopping at your local grocery store for ingredients to make your favorite holiday foods, keep an eye out for the Fair Trade Certified label on baking products, produce, seafood, and more!
Here are just a few of the many Fair Trade Certified options out there.
For the person who has it all
Make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one this holiday season and donate to Fair Trade USA. Your donation helps fair trade workers around the world build better lives for their families, support their communities, and protect the environment.