Our goal is to become a globally recognized supplier of high-quality, eco-friendly products. While no manufacturing company can be entirely eco-friendly, we continuously strive to reduce our environmental impact. Significant effort and investment are directed toward using sustainable materials, driven by a commitment to environmental care. With clothing production being the world's second-largest environmental concern, we aim to collaborate with customers who share a passion for sustainability and seek eco-friendly products.

What is Eco-Friendly?
According to a definition given by the website all-recycling-facts.com, eco-friendly products are “products that do not harm the environment whether in their production, use or disposal”. ... Eco-friendly products can be made from scratch, or from recycled materials. Therefore they are produced and discarded leaving no environmental damage.

What is sustainable?
Sustainable materials are materials used throughout our consumer and industrial economy that can be produced in required volumes without depleting non-renewable resources and without disrupting the established steady-state equilibrium of the environment and key natural resource systems. They are usually recycled or regenerated materials that lower carbon emissions and use none or less virgin material. Sustainable materials are good for the environment, however are not the same as Eco Friendly materials.

Impact on Workers & the Environment
Dye sublimation is one of the most eco-friendly garment printing methods, producing zero ink waste and requiring no water for dyeing, as it converts solid dye into gas. Though it uses transfer paper, we source responsibly and recycle all paper used. Unlike screen printing, which applies toxic, non-water-soluble ink to the surface, sublimation embeds dye into the fabric fibers, resulting in long-lasting, crack-free prints.

Advantages of Digital Sublimation Printing
Sublimation is ideal for customized designs like names or numbers, offering quick, on-demand production that minimizes waste. It is efficient and allows for same-day or even same-hour printing, reducing the risk of overproduction.

Comparing Screen Printing & Dye Sublimation
While screen printing is more cost-effective for large batches, sublimation excels in small-scale or unique projects despite higher costs. For screen printing, we recommend eco-friendly ink to reduce environmental impact.

A sustainable option
Recycled fibers are a more sustainable way of manufacturing. They can also be mixed with many natural fibers. However they are not as eco-friendly as natural fibers.

7 benefits to recycling

1. Conserving natural resources
2. Protecting ecosystems and wildlife
3. Reduces demand for raw materials
4. Saves energy
5. Cuts climate-changing carbon emissions
6. Cheaper than waste collection and disposal
7. Creating jobs

The Three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
In the U.S., 86% of plastic water bottles end up in landfills, with about 60 million used daily—leading to over 18 billion bottles discarded annually. Recycling one plastic bottle saves enough energy to power a 60-watt bulb for six hours.

Plastic bottles can take up to 700 years to decompose, creating a significant environmental threat. The growing use of recycled plastic fabrics helps address this, as it consumes 30% less energy than conventional polyester production. Additionally, recycled plastic fibers can be blended with other materials to create a variety of eco-friendly clothing options.

Source: https://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/7296/green-clothing-from-recycled-plastic-bottles

Recycled Polyester
Pros: Recycled polyester helps prevent plastic waste from ending up in landfills or the ocean. Each year, 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean, contributing to the 150 million metric tons already circulating. By 2050, plastic could outnumber fish in the ocean, harming wildlife like seabirds and sea turtles.

Cons: Recycled polyester still contributes to microplastics pollution. Washing synthetic fabrics can release up to 700,000 microplastic fibers per cycle, with microfibers making up 85% of human-made debris on shorelines worldwide. Both virgin and recycled polyester contribute to this issue.

Recycling Benefits: Recycling reduces the need for raw material extraction, cuts energy consumption, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, helping to combat climate change.

Source: https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/how-sustainable-is-recycled-polyester/2018111540000

Recycled Fibers for a Better Future
REPREVE®:
Billions of plastic bottles end up in landfills each year, but you can help change that. REPREVE® is the leading performance fiber made from recycled materials, including plastic bottles. By choosing products made with REPREVE®, you help reduce petroleum use, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve water and energy. It's a simple way to make a positive impact on the environment.

ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon:
ECONYL® turns discarded fishing nets and other nylon waste into fabric. This process reduces the environmental impact of nylon by up to 90% compared to traditional nylon made from oil, helping fight climate change. ECONYL® is a sustainable solution that reduces waste while creating high-quality, eco-friendly swimwear fabric.

Until the 20th century, fabrics were made only from natural fibers. While synthetic fibers allowed for cheaper and faster clothing, they have harmed the planet. We prefer natural fibers because they’re better for both people and the environment.

Sustainable Natural Fibers:
These fibers must be organically grown, free of harmful chemicals, bleach, and toxic dyes: Cotton, Silk, Fur, Jute, Linen (Flax), Wool, Kapok, Hemp, Coconut husk, Animal fur

Pros of Natural Fibers:
Breathable, reducing sweating
Comfortable against the skin
Long-lasting
Less likely to cause skin irritations

Cons of Natural Fibers:
Can wear out faster
Often more expensive
Requires delicate care (e.g., wool felts, cotton and linen wrinkle, silk is fragile)

While natural fibers are biodegradable and renewable, the rate of production and consumption, leading to overgrazing and land use, is not sustainable.

Biodegradable materials can be broken down by living organisms like bacteria and fungi, either in water or when deprived of oxygen. These materials are eco-friendly when discarded, as they decompose naturally without leaving harmful residues.

Degradable materials, on the other hand, do not require living organisms to break down. They need a specialized facility to decompose and are not considered sustainable when discarded, as they may still persist in the environment.
Sustainable Plastic Packaging Solution: D2W Technology

D2W Technology is a biodegradable plastic solution that accelerates oxidation, breaking the material down into a form that bacteria and fungi can bio-assimilate, turning it into a food source. This process happens naturally in both land and sea environments, without leaving toxic residues or microplastics. If the product escapes proper disposal and becomes litter, it will degrade completely, unlike traditional plastic.

Key Features:
Looks and feels like ordinary plastic in terms of strength, flexibility, and aesthetics.
Only requires 1% of the material to be d2w additive, keeping costs low.
Complies with international standards like ASTM D6954, SASO, and ESMA.
Recyclable with conventional polymers and can be made with recyclate.
Approved for food contact by the FDA and EU food contact regulations.
No toxic residues or microplastics.

D2W technology is non-disruptive, meaning no changes are needed in the supply chain, and it is the first biodegradable plastic additive to receive an internationally recognized Eco-Label.

This technology offers a sustainable solution for plastic packaging, ensuring minimal environmental impact while maintaining product quality and compliance with global standards.

Aquasolit is made from Polyvinyl alcohol (PVAL or PVOH) and starch, two biodegradable polymers. It is non-toxic and dissolves in water, however it is not soluble in oils, fats or organic alcohols like ethanol. Aquasolit is the best alternative to conventional plastic, because of its great properties: Water Soluble, Biodegradable, Compostable, Heat Sealable, Non-Toxic, Resistant, Anti-Static, Light in Weight, Optimum Tensile Strength and Flexibility

Aquasolit is better than D2W as it dissolves much faster leaving less risk to marine life.

For more information on how we can supply or assist with more sustainable or eco-friendly manufacturing, please reach out to us