How are your products sustainable?
Our textil suppliers are Stanley/Stella and Econscious. Both work with organic cotton.

Why organic?

• Keep millions of pounds of chemicals out of the environment
• Create healthier working conditions for farmers and agricultural workers
• Do not depend on chemical pesticides (poisons), synthetic fertilizers, or genetically engineered ingredients
• Reduce global warming.  Organic farms pull CO2 out of the atmosphere as much as three times the rate of conventional farming practices and releases less CO2 into the atmosphere because it does not rely on chemical fertilizers and herbicides (Rodale Institute, 2008)
• Promote bio-diversity. Insect and bird life has been found to be as much as 50% greater on organic farms than conventional farms (UK Soil Association, 2000)
• Demonstrates your commitment to social and  environmental responsibility. Both have the following certification:    

GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD (GOTS)
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent third-party certification of the entire textile supply chain. This standard also sets limitations on other fibers that can be blended with organic fibers.https://global-standard.org/ 

OEKO-TEX
OEKO-TEX®️ certification is one of the world’s leading labels for textile safety, and it proves that the certified products are free from hazardous chemicals. We’ve listed the label in the product description of the products that hold this certification. We alsouse OEKO-TEX®️ certified inks and thread for embroidery designs.  For DTG prints, KornitWater-based and NeoPigment inks are used that are Oeko-Tex™️ certified, which means they are safe to print on children’s clothing and reduce environmental waste. These inks provide a high washing colorfast AATCC rating of 4.  https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/   

Additionally Stanley/Stella has the following certification:

GLOBAL RECYCLED STANDARD (GRS) & RECYCLED CLAIM STANDARD (RCS)
The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) are international, voluntary standards that set requirements for third-party certification of recycled content and supply chain. The shared goal of the standards is to increase the use of recycled materials. The GRS includes additional criteria for social and environmental processing requirements and chemical restrictions. https://textileexchange.org/recycled-claim-global-recycled-standard/ 

PETA
Stanley/Stella is ‘PETA-Approved’, which means that they do not conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations, or finished products and pledge never to do so. Their products are made from 100% vegan materials and 0% animal fibres,ensuring that no harm is caused to animals. https://www.peta.org/international/

FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION
Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) is an independent organisation that works with apparel brands, garment workers and textile industry influencers to improve labour conditions in garment factories.FWF carries out audits in our partner factories on a regular basis, and establishes Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) where needed to ensure workers’ rights and safe, dignified, and properly paid employment. Stanley Stella has been a member of FWF since 2012. 

Stanley/Stella Description:

• UNISEX CREW NECK SWEATSHIRTS STSU823 - CHANGER. Shell : Brushed , 85% Cotton - Organic Ring Spun Combed , 15% Polyester - Recycled , Fabric washed , Light sueded , 350 GSM
• UNISEX T-SHIRTS STTU755 - CREATOR. Shell : Single Jersey , 100% Cotton - Organic Ring Spun Combed , Fabric washed , 180 GSM
  
  SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING, PROUDLY MADE IN BANGLADESH.
  Since day 1, we made a conscious choice to produce our garments in Bangladesh. Today, 99% of our garments are made by the skilled and dedicated factory workers of our partners, and we take pride in the positive impact we have on their lives. 
  
  HIGH EXPERTISE ACROSS THE ENTIRE PRODUCTION CHAIN.
  Bangladesh is not only known for having the most skilled workforces and embracing new manufacturing technologies, but it is also one of the few countries that offers a fully integrated value chain when it comes to textile - from spinning yarn and knitting fabric, to final manufacturing. This expertise is what allows us to offer premium quality and sustainable clothing. 
  
  GIVING BACK TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
  We feel responsible to create a more equitable, and sustainable fashion industry. One of the ways we drive positive change is by supporting and giving back to the local communities that are part of our ecosystem. 
• FairWear Foundation Leader Member : We work closely with our partner factories to make sure these are in line with our Fair Wear Foundation membership.
• Fair-priced Grocery Shops : Since 2020, we support Fair-priced Grocery Shops benefitting almost 38,000 workers by providing food items at almost 50% discount, increasing families' spending power. https://www.stanleystella.com/en-gb/made-in-bangladesh
  
  RESPONSIBLE SUPPLYCHAIN
  https://www.stanleystella.com/en-gb/standing-by-our-commitments
  
  Econscious Description: 

• Hat, EC7000, MATERIAL: 100% organic cotton fiber
  
  COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTALISM: 
  We believe that by leveraging our collective resources we can all play a role in the global movement towards a more sustainable and just society. As members of 1% For The Planet, we donate 1% of every retail sale to support the work of environmental non-profits organizations.

Location of Production: Qingdao, China. This factory is WRAP certified. Our caps are manufactured in a WRAP certified factory. WRAP is an independent, objective, non-profit team of global social compliance experts dedicated to promoting safe, lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing around the world through certification and education. WRAP’s primary focus is their certification program, which is the largest of its kind in the world mainly focused on the apparel, footwear, and sewn products sectors.

Packaging

Post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) packaging 

Packaging made of post-consumer recycled plastics for all apparel orders. Post-consumer recycled plastic (or PCR) is a material made from everyday recyclables like plastic bottles and other containers. This saves raw materials and requires less energy for production.

The recycled content shared in our packaging varies across different facilities. In North America, the share of PCR plastics has increased to 90%–100%. In Europe, the amount of recycled content for both layers of packaging is 70%–100%.

If there’s more than one product, after putting each item in its own separate transparent polymer bag, we then place them all together in a PCR polymer mailer. 

PCR plastics are made from items people recycle every day, like plastic bags and bottles. Most of our PCR plastics are made from shopping bags and wrapping films.

The amount of PCR in the packaging differs for each fulfillment location, but it’s at least 50% for the outside (white or grey) poly mailer bags and at least 30% for the inside (clear) bags used in multi-item shipments.