People before products
We work directly with artisan families, valuing their expertise and encouraging fair compensation and transparent communication.
OUR COMMITMENT
Fair Trade Federation
Good design begins with the people who make it.
Every CIELO hammock is shaped by the skill, time, and knowledge of Maya artisans in Yucatán. We believe that respecting their craft also means building transparent, lasting relationships and a more equitable way of doing business.
CIELO is a verified member of the Fair Trade Federation (FTF). Our membership reflects an ongoing commitment to fair trade principles in the way we work.
WHAT FAIR TRADE MEANS TO US
A commitment made visible in our everyday work.
The Fair Trade Federation is a community of organizations committed to fair trade practices. Its members are verified against nine principles that guide relationships with makers, employees, communities, and the environment.
Made in Yucatán
We preserve generations of Maya weaving knowledge while creating space for thoughtful design and new possibilities.
Long-term responsibility
We aim to build relationships and processes that respect the people behind each piece and the communities where it is made.
THE NINE FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLES
Principles that shape our decisions.
Rather than treating fair trade as a label, we see these nine principles as a practical framework for responsible business.
Creating opportunities
Supporting economically and socially marginalized producers.
Transparent relationships
Building accountability and trust across working relationships.
Capacity building
Encouraging producers’ skills, independence, and growth.
Promoting fair trade
Helping customers and communities understand responsible commerce.
Fair payment
Working toward equitable compensation for the people who make our products.
Safe working conditions
Respecting health, safety, and dignity in the workplace.
Children’s rights
Protecting children and rejecting exploitative child labor.
Environmental stewardship
Making thoughtful choices that consider environmental impacts.
Respect for cultural identity
Honoring Maya heritage, traditional knowledge, and cultural diversity.
VERIFIED MEMBERSHIP · 2026–2027
Our commitment, independently verified.
CIELO’s Fair Trade Federation membership recognizes our ongoing commitment to the organization’s fair trade principles. This verification concerns our business practices as a member; it is not a product-by-product certification.
Membership certificate period: May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027. Valid subject to ongoing membership obligations.
