Ethical Edge Collective

14/11/2025

04/10/2025

Scientists, farmers and the fashion industry collaborate to create a natural fabric that is both woven and knitted, low on emissions and set to shake up how we think about clothing.

Read more: https://ab.co/3KGmuGh

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29/07/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
Senior Machinist – Stretch & Activewear
📍 Annerley, Brisbane

We’re seeking a skilled or experienced machinist to join our small, ethical manufacturing studio. You’ll be sewing beautiful, high-quality garments (think leggings, active-wear, t-shirts) and helping us grow the ethical fashion movement from the ground up.

✅ Confident on a machine (home studio or factory experience welcome)
✅ Love working with stretch or keen to learn
✅ Positive, reliable, and love working with a small team
✅ Based in Brisbane

You’ll be stepping into a key role as our lead machinist transitions out – full support and training provided.

💌 To apply or find out more, email [email protected]

🧵 Let’s stitch some magic together!

28/05/2025

✨ Feeling pretty proud today! ✨

Thank you to for sharing the story behind Birds on Bikes and Ethical Edge Collective. What started as a way to make cycling more accessible (and stylish!) for women of all shapes has grown into something much bigger—an ethical, Australian-made manufacturing business with heart 💛

It’s been a ride, and we’re just getting started. 🚴‍♀️

Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gPkreN6K

Sustainable. Inclusive. Brisbane-made.

Meet Barbara Spooner, the woman behind Birds on Bikes and Ethical Edge Collective – two brands built on ethics, empowerment and local production.

With support from the Brisbane Business Hub and the Lord Mayor’s Women in Business Grant, Barbara is proving that ethical manufacturing can thrive right here in Brisbane.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/44UnP4z

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11/05/2025

This Mother’s Day, we’re honouring the makers behind the magic.
At Ethical Edge Collective, many of our garments are made by mums, for brands that support women, families, and ethical values.
To the mothers balancing work, life, creativity, and care – you are the heart of what we do. 💗

Here’s to a future stitched with fairness, powered by women, and made with love.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Ethical Edge Collective.

22/04/2025

Let’s go! 🙌 Fashion Revolution Week 2025has kicked off, and there’s never been a better time to get involved, get curious, and get loud about the changes we want to see in the fashion industry.

Whether you’re a maker, a brand, a buyer, or just someone who cares—you’re part of the system, which means you can be part of the solution.

I’ll be tuning in, joining events, and doing my bit locally—and I’d love to see what you’re up to too! 💚

22/04/2025

It’s officially Fashion Revolution Week 🌏 and this year’s theme is Think Globally, Act Locally—which honestly couldn’t feel more spot on.

At Ethical Edge Collective, we’re proud to be part of the local fashion community proving that ethical, Australian-made clothing can be done—and done beautifully. It’s not always the easiest path, but it’s one we truly believe in.

This week is all about sparking conversations, asking questions, and showing up for a fairer fashion system. Let’s keep the momentum going—because local really does matter 💚

21/04/2025

💛 Just posted this on my personal page because I’m so proud of what we’re building.
YES WE CAN! is about bringing together like-minded people who care about ethical fashion, sustainability, and supporting local makers.
It’s the first of many — and it’s going to be something special.

📅 May 1
📍 Food Connect Shed
🎟️ $22 tickets via Humanitix → https://events.humanitix.com/yes-we-can

If you believe in local manufacturing, creativity, and connection — this one’s for you.
Let’s go, Brisbane 🙌

Send a message to learn more

18/04/2025

🐣 Wishing you a beautiful Easter from all of us at Ethical Edge Collective.

This season is all about renewal and new beginnings — which feels just right for local makers, conscious creatives, and the growing movement of ethical fashion in Australia.

We’re proud to stand with brands doing things differently — prioritising people, planet, and purpose.
Here’s to a long weekend of inspiration, reflection, and maybe a little chocolate. 🍫💛

12/04/2025

We don’t hesitate to pay fairly for trades and services we value—whether it’s a plumber, a physio, or a specialist.

But when it comes to clothing manufacturing, especially here in Australia, conversations around value can get uncomfortable.

Through Ethical Edge Collective, we manufacture ethically, transparently, and locally in Brisbane. Every garment we produce represents skilled labour, safe working conditions, and a commitment to fair, sustainable practices.

It’s the same ethos behind my brand Birds on Bikes, where every piece of cycling apparel is made in-house by our small but mighty team.

Between these two businesses, I’ve had many conversations about what it really costs to do things right—and why that cost is absolutely worth it.

I’ve written a blog that unpacks the realities behind ethical Australian manufacturing, the assumptions people make, and why it's time to shift the way we value the people who make our clothes.

👉 Why Ethical Manufacturing in Australia Is Worth Every Cent
🔗 https://www.ethicaledgecollective.com.au/blogs/the-ethical-thread/why-australian-made-clothing-is-worth-every-cent

Would love to hear your thoughts—especially from designers, brands, or makers navigating this space.

Let’s value the people behind the seams.

Discover the real value behind Australian made clothing—from fair wages to local sustainability. Here's why $80/hour is more than fair.

03/04/2025

📣 SAVE THE DATE! 📣

YES WE CAN! | Ethical Fashion, Local Makers & Global Change

Join us for an evening of connection, creativity, and community as we celebrate Brisbane’s thriving ethical textile industry and global collaboration.

🗓️ Thursday 1st May 2025
📍 Food Connect Shed, Salisbury
🎟️ Tickets now live on Humanitix!
✨ Part of Fashion Revolution Week 2025

Featuring keynote speaker Meriel Chamberlin (Churchill Trust Fellow) and a powerhouse panel on fair, local and global collaboration — PLUS food and drinks from local social enterprises.

This is more than an event — it’s a movement.
Yes, we’re here — and we’re thriving full circle.

🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/yes-we-can

19/03/2025

🚀 Dreaming of launching your own fashion brand?
Want to do it the right way—ethically, sustainably, and proudly Australian made?

At Ethical Edge Collective, we know how overwhelming those first steps can feel. That’s why we’ve put together a complete guide to help you turn your dream into reality, without compromising on your values.

✨ In this blog, you'll learn:
✅ How to define your brand’s mission
✅ Why ethical manufacturing is non-negotiable
✅ The benefits of local, Australian-made production
✅ How to choose sustainable fabrics
✅ Why starting small (with no MOQs!) gives you the edge.. and so much more!

💡 Ready to start your ethical fashion journey?
Read the full guide here:

Ready to launch your fashion brand? Learn how to start ethically, sustainably, and locally with our guide to Australian ethical manufacturing.