Seasalt arrives at Wroxham Barns in the Norfolk Broads
Wroxham Barns is delighted to announce that Seasalt, the UK's Top Ethical Fashion Company 2007 and 2008 (equal first), and the first to have its clothing certified to Soil Association organic standards (2005), has arrived at The Gallery. Seasalt's summer 2009 women's fashions are on sale from 31 March.
"This inspirational family-owned UK company aims to make the best clothes in the most responsible way it can," said Ian Russell, Director Wroxham Barns. "We have much to learn from the way Seasalt runs its business, as we look to minimise our environmental footprint and support the local economy."
The Seasalt brand of ethical, fashionable and vibrant 'seasidey' clothing, which launched in 2005, was developed over three years as the company established ethical supply chains, visited organic farms overseas and built the team to take the business forward.
Seasalt's designers create clothes made for living and relaxing; for feeling good in fabrics that have a lot going for them, such as organic cotton, organic canvas, recycled fleece, bamboo and hemp.
Seasalt facts - www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk
- The Ethical Company Organisation www.ethical-company-organisation.org, certifies the Top Ethical Fashion Company.
- 80% of Seasalt's clothing in summer 2008 was made from organic cotton.
- In 2008 Seasalt prevented the use of 14 tonnes of chemicals and helped protect 200 acres of land and habitat in Turkey by growing organic cotton.
- All suppliers sign a Statement of Commitment to meet Seasalt's ethical standards.
- All cardboard and plastic packaging received from suppliers is recycled. Since January 2007 Seasalt has recycled more than three tonnes of plastic.
Wroxham Barns, www.wroxhambarns.co.uk, tel. 01603 783762 is open daily 10am to 5pm, 10 miles from Norwich, take A1151 to Wroxham then follow brown and white tourist signs for 1.5miles on the Tunstead road. Free parking. Open every day 10am to 5pm, except December 25th.
Wroxham Barns is one of Norfolk's most popular visitor attractions offering a range of shopping and crafts, together with activities for younger family members including the award winning Junior Farm. The restaurant-café serves breakfast, morning coffee, lunches and afternoon tea, all freshly made, using local, seasonal produce where possible.
Established by Director Ian Russell MBE in the early 1980s, Wroxham Barns opened on May 24, 1983.
Winner of East of England Tourism's, Enjoy England Awards for Excellence, Outstanding Customer Service Award 2007 and 2008 and Taste of England Award 2008. Winner of Tourism in Norfolk Awards, Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award 2008. Runner up National Farm Attractions Network Awards 2008 and one of The Independent Newspaper's Top 50 Farm Shops (2008).
