
Is MAFRIC Ethical? Inclusive Apparel
An Italian ethical fashion brand bringing together African wax textiles and Made in Italy craftsmanship through a network of social tailoring workshops in Milan.
MAFRIC is a apparel brand based in Milan, Italy, curated by Purpose Picks for its commitment to inclusive employment, women's causes. An Italian ethical fashion brand bringing together African wax textiles and Made in Italy craftsmanship through a network of social tailoring workshops in Milan.
Impact
- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Ships to
- Worldwide
Featured Products
Why We Picked Them
The workshops are run by cooperatives and associations that offer professional training and employment to women in vulnerable situations, young migrants, and people with disabilities. This network shows how fashion production can be a pathway to dignity across communities.
Read the full story on Substack →Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MAFRIC ethical?
- Purpose Picks lists MAFRIC under inclusive employment and women's causes after editorial review, which is curation rather than certification. An Italian ethical fashion brand that designs clothing and home accessories using vibrant African wax-print cotton, all handmade in Milan through eight social tailoring workshops. MAFRIC states commitments including social tailoring workshops, African wax textiles, made-to-order. Purpose Picks has not published an independent assessment of MAFRIC's labour or environmental practices, so treat those commitments as the brand's own account.
- Is MAFRIC legit?
- Yes. MAFRIC is an operating apparel brand based in Milan, Italy, featured in Purpose Picks issue #30 after editorial review of its social and environmental impact.
- Where is MAFRIC based?
- MAFRIC is based in Milan, Italy and ships to: Worldwide.
- What does MAFRIC sell?
- MAFRIC makes apparel products. Featured picks: Cappotto Cape Town, Kimono Djenné.
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