Sustainability & materials

Sustainable branding that meets your environmental goals

Sustainability is paramount in today’s climate. Our trims, branding and packaging empower you to meet your environmental goals.

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Certified sustainability

No greenwashing. Just certified materials.

Sustainability certifications are critical in a world filled with greenwashing and vague sustainability claims. We are proud to hold so many certifications for our materials, products and business practices. Our certifications verify that our practices and products are eco-friendly.

FSC® certified

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification protects our forests and their communities from being damaged.

GRS-certified

GRS tracks and verifies the recycled material found in products and addresses traceability and sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. If a product is GRS-certified, you can be sure it’s recycled.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 goes beyond sustainability. It ensures every part of a product has been tested for harmful substances and is safe for human health.

Impact

Helping brands become more sustainable

50+Fashion, homeware and sportswear brand partners
10+Clothing brands helped by us to become more sustainable
3+Production facilities
100M+Units produced annually
5+Countries shipped
18+Years of experience

Materials library

Innovative, sustainable materials

Future-focused branding and packaging materials that make your brand stand out from the rest.

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Bamboo paper

A regenerative, biodegradable paper that requires fewer chemicals, water and no bleaching during production. Used for hang tags, carrier bags and more.

Bamboo paper

Recycled silicone

A waterproof and durable material made from post-consumer silicone waste. The GRS-certified silicone reduces chemicals and emissions. Used for badges, patches and more.

GRS
Recycled silicone

Recycled nylon

Produced using recycled post-consumer nylon, such as discarded fishing nets, this material can be used for care labels, injection-moulded badges and more.

Recycled nylon

Recycled leather

Manufactured using pre-consumer leather offcuts, reducing the impact of waste in landfill and on the environment. A luxury option used for patches, badges and more.

Recycled leather

Seed paper

A biodegradable paper that can be planted to grow wildflowers. It’s also regenerative and sustainable. Used for swing tags, overrider tickets and more.

Seed paper

Recycled TPU

A strong, durable plastic using 100% GRS-certified recycled materials, minimising the impact of plastic on the environment. Used for embossed badges, cord ends and more.

GRS
Recycled TPU

Water-based PU leather

A vegan leather created using a polyurethane resin and water instead of toxic solvents, minimising harm to animals and the environment. Used for leather patches and more.

Water-based PU leather

Tencel

Created using wood cellulose from eucalyptus trees, Tencel yarns are biodegradable and compostable, reducing the amount of waste. Used for printed tapes and more.

Tencel

FSC® paper

A certified sustainable and traceable paper that’s biodegradable, recyclable and protects against harmful deforestation. Used for hang tags, overriders, woven bag handles, carrier bags, gift boxes and more.

FSC® paper

Organic cotton

An eco-friendly cotton material made from naturally cultivated plants, free from artificial agents, toxins, fertilisers or pesticides. Used for clothing labels, garment bags, swing tags and more.

Organic cotton

Recycled polyester

A GRS-certified man-made fibre produced using post-consumer PET waste. Recycled polyester is recycled and recyclable. Used for clothing labels, embroidered badges and more.

GRS
Recycled polyester

Kraft paper

A strong, durable paper made with virgin wood pulp that’s organic, recyclable, biodegradable and renewable. Used for carrier bags, hang tags, mailing bags, boxes and gift packaging.

Kraft paper

Recycled LDPE

Recycled and recyclable, GRS-certified plastic alternative made with post-consumer waste. Available with up to 100% recycled content. Used for storage and protection during garment distribution.

GRS
Recycled LDPE

FSC® rubber

A natural material using rubber that’s sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests, reducing the impact on the environment. Used for injection-moulded badges and more.

FSC
FSC® rubber

Water soluble plastic

A PVA-based plastic that’s biodegradable, recyclable and will dissolve in boiling water, reducing the amount of plastic waste going to landfill. Used for poly bags and more.

Water soluble plastic

Bamboo yarns

Made from bamboo grown in Asia, bamboo yarns are a regenerative and biodegradable material that requires less water to produce than cotton. Used for printed labels and tapes.

Bamboo yarns
Kraft paper mailing bag and recyclable boxes

Across the supply chain

Sustainable alternatives at every stage

  • Labels made from recycled polyester, organic cotton, bamboo and more.
  • Swing tags made from FSC-certified papers or bamboo, stone and many other options.
  • Poly bags made from recycled, water soluble or biodegradable materials.
  • Gift packaging made from bamboo paper, kraft paper, organic cotton and more.
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Let’s work together

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