Ethical Gifts for Teens

Ethical gifts for teens from fair trade brands: bracelets, necklaces and earrings, hair ties and headbands, beanies and caps, crossbody bags and pouches, keychains, bookmarks, notebooks, stickers and wooden games. Most are under $40, and every brand is vetted against fair trade standards before it's listed.

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Every brand offers at least 30-day returns, and our brands commit to shipping within 3 business days.

If you order from more than one brand, each one ships its part separately.

Things they'll wear and carry

Teens are hard to shop for, so this page sticks to things they wear or carry every day: a bracelet, a beanie, a crossbody bag or a keychain. Every brand here is vetted against fair trade standards before it's listed, including fair wages, safe working conditions, and no forced or child labour. If you don't need it, don't buy it. If you do, buy it fair.

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Brands in this guide

26 brands make the products here. Each has a page with its story and full range.

Certifications and memberships these brands hold

A brand's credential doesn't always cover every product it makes. How we vet brands

Questions about gifts for teens

What do you get a teenager who has everything?

Small things they use every day: a bracelet or necklace, hair ties, a beanie, a keychain or a notebook. Most gifts here are under $40, so they also work as stocking stuffers.

Are these gifts only for girls?

No. Beanies, caps, keychains, crossbody bags, bookmarks and wooden games work for any teen. Use the filters to narrow by category.

Can I return a gift if it isn't right?

Yes. Every brand offers at least 30-day returns. If you order from more than one brand, each one ships its part separately.

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Every brand on The Labour Movement is vetted against fair trade standards before it's listed.

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