SUSTAINABILITY
IS YOUR BRAND ECO-FRIENDLY/SUSTAINABLE?
Part of the Print on Demand Custom design set-up is aimed at creating a less wasteful approach to production. The fashion industry needs to make fundamental changes to protect the climate from harm.
MADE TO ORDER
Made to Order - Every purchase, big or small, has a footprint. You choose the size of the mark to leave on the planet, and we want to help you choose wisely. One in every five garments reaches a landfill without being worn even once. By choosing print-on-demand, you choose apparel that's created only as the order is placed, creating less fabric waste than conventional manufacturing. Reducing fashion waste is going to be an ongoing process for manufacturers as well as a responsibility and accountability by consumers. By choosing products that are made on-demand, you help reduce overproduction waste.
RELIABLE QUALITY
Our partner does durability tests to make sure they’ll stand the test of time. We work with suppliers that produce high-quality products that last many washes, keeping print colors vibrant and the fabric soft.
ECO-FRIENDLY
Currently, we are providing our customers organic cotton apparel, but aim to incorporate a range of materials like organic cotton, recycled cotton, recycled polyester, recycled nylon, as well as organic and recycled fabric blends that our partner is able to provide over time.
EFFICIENT PRODUCTION
Many of our products are printed with the direct-to-garment (DTG) technique. With DTG, ink is sprayed onto the garment, which helps it soak into the fabric better and makes the print less prone to fading. Embroidery is also a popular option for eco-friendly products, providing unique, durable designs
LIMITING WASTE
Packaging Waste - As of May 2021, our fulfillment partner started using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic packaging for all apparel orders shipped from our in-house facilities. They took this step to minimize our environmental impact as recycled materials save virgin resources and require less energy to produce. Now they are increasing the recycled content and gradually switching to 90%–100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic packaging all over North America. They have also reduced the use of packaging altogether and introduced triangular cardboard boxes for poster orders to replace tubes with plastic end caps.
FABRIC WASTE
To reduce our fabric waste, we will also be incorporating—All-Over Print (AOP) Scrunchies and the AOP Headband for our designs that have all over print on our fabrics. They are small enough to be created from fabric scraps that would otherwise have gone to waste. For general fabric and designs, we won't print until you order. Our manufacturing partner uses Kornit, whose DTG printing machines produce almost zero wastewater and use less energy, lowering the carbon footprint. What’s more, Kornit digital printers use water-based vegan DTG inks that they formulate, test, and produce in their own ink factories, maintaining the highest quality levels. The inks are non-hazardous, toxin-free, biodegradable, and contain no animal by-products.
EFFICIENT SHIPPING
Around 81% of orders shipped out from out fulfillment partner are delivered in the same region they’re fulfilled. Having fulfillment centers close to our customers is good both for the business and the planet. Strategically located fulfillment centers allow for faster shipping times and lower shipping costs, and it also helps with reducing the CO₂ emissions produced when transporting orders.
PARTNERED IN ALIGNMENT WITH OUR MISSION
Our manufacturing and fulfillment on-demand partner is dedicated to exploring new and environmentally conscious ways of doing things. They're continuously working on improving our internal recycling system and keeping coworkers informed about best practices of sustainability.