The Miquelina Foundation and Ethical Manufacturing
Páramo’s partnership with the Miquelina Foundation enables training and employment for vulnerable women trapped in exploitative situations, often due to the massive internal displacement and violence from decades of civil conflict. Much of Páramo’s annual production occurs at “Creaciones Miquelina”, the factory run by the Foundation. This ethical manufacturing partnership is the center of the Páramo brand and something everyone who works for Páramo is proud to be a part of.

Fair Trade
In 2017, Miquelina attained guaranteed Fair Trade status from the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and all garments manufactured by Miquelina now carry this label.

Employee-Owned
In 2022, Nick Brown sold Páramo to the people that know it best – its employees. Together with Miquelina and our sister company Nikwax®, we became an employee-owned business.

Run through an Employee-Owned Trust, all employees now receive an equal stake in the companies’ futures, which in turn ensures Páramo’s social and ecological founding values are secured for many years to come.

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