Freeset: more than 150 women on their way to freedom

Here is yet another inspiring story about a business that's sole focus is to help empower those in need...

I first came across Freeset at a Tenth Avenue North concert with my friend Shana this winter.  We both loved the band and were thrilled they had come to perform here in Seattle with openers Addison Road and Chris August.  After the concert, we explored the booths they had set out.  We were immediately attracted to a booth filled with t-shirts that had images of India printed on the material.  The people at the booth explained that the women who made these t-shirts were trying to escape the sex trade.  The proceeds would go to help grow the business and continue to employ more than 150 women in India. 

We immediately picked up two t-shirts and purchased them.  We were happy to know our money was going to such a great cause and we were thrilled to support Freeset and be a part of helping the business spread the word about this social issue.

Shana and I with our t-shirts!

"Freeset is a fair trade business offering employment to women trapped in Kolkata's sex trade.  We make quality jute bags and organic tee-shirts, but our business is freedom!"

-taken from the Freeset website-

Freeset offers a wide variety of bags and t-shirts to choose from.  You can also design your own, whether it be for a promotional event at work, a special event, or for yourself!