Certificates and Seals - Is Spreadshirt's Apparel Certified?
Certificates and official seals exist to document criteria like the cultivation and production of cotton as well as the production conditions in which the goods are manufactured (e.g. the absence of lead in children’s items and other matters related to lead or PVC content). Every certificate must be renewed annually. We continually strive to keep up-to-date on the most current information about our more than 30 manufacturers and suppliers.
Here you can find an overview of the certificates, official seals and codices which were presented to us before this page's last update (01/2009). If a manufacturer cannot be found here, this does not mean that this company's products do not have certificates rather that no certificates were presented before this page's most recent update. We ask you to please bear this in mind.
American Apparel
This wholesaler from Los Angeles, CA produces exclusively on site - an approach that the company calls “vertically integrated manufacturing.” The wages are significantly higher than the United States’ minimum wage. You can find more information on their website.
Homepage: www.americanapparel.net
Alternative Apparel
Alternative Apparel is committed to requiring and upholding labor standards, and only aligns itself with vendors that share this same commitment. Alternative Apparel has adopted guidelines and principles for use with their vendors to ensure that all of their manufacturing partners produce superior products and also pursue the best working conditions and quality of life for their employees. You can find more information on their website.
Homepage: www.alternativeapparel.com
Anvil
Anvil supports environmental protection and the ethical treatment of their employees. Measures are taken to ensure that their “employees recognize their environmental and social responsibilities and act accordingly.” You can find more information on their website.
Certificates and official seals: Member of Organic Trade Association & Organic Exchange, WRAP Certified, Corporate signatory to SAI.
Homepage: www.anvilknitwear.com/
Bella/ALO
Bella believes in a healthy, balanced lifestyle which minimizes their impact on the environment. You can find more information on their website.
Homepage: www.bella.com
Broder Bros. (Distributor)
Broder Bros., Co. has dedicated itself to being a responsible corporate citizen and holds itself to the highest ethical business standards. A social accountability statement has been published and enforced for both internal practices and those of their customers, vendors and factories. They also have a partnership with U.S. Customs & Border Protection in a trade program which is designed to help secure America’s borders and ensure the continued free flow of international trade. You can find more information on their website.
Homepage: www.broderbros.com
Continental Clothing
Every Continental product is certified by the Fair Wear Foundation. Continental’s entire organic apparel line is additionally certified by The Soil Association using the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).
Certificates and official seals: Oekto-tex Standard 100, Soil Association Organic Standard (for organic products) Fair Wear Foundation, Link to Continental's Policy Page
Homepage: www.continental-usa.com
Eco Bags
All of Eco Bags’ products are manufactured in a socially responsible, fair-wage and fair-labor environment. Eco Bags uses: Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) - SKAL Certified Organic cotton, Recycled cotton, Natural cotton, Hemp-cotton blends, PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) and NWPP (Non-woven Polypropylene) . Eco Bags’ cottons are naturally untreated and unbleached. They strive to offer the most sustainable materials available and their goals are reusability and the use of renewable fiber crops. You can find more information on their website and on their general material information page.
Certificates and official seals: Oeko-tex Standard 100, member of the Organic Trade Association.
Homepage: www. ecobags.com
Fruit of the Loom
Fruit of the Loom holds a policy against engaging in any unlawful activities and will not buy or sell products or services provided through the use of any illegal or unethical practices.
Certificates and official seals: Oeko-tex Standard 100
Homepage: www.fruitoftheloom.com
Gildan
This supplier is a member of the Fair Labor Association and runs biological wastewater treatment systems for two textile facilities in Honduras and the Dominican Republic. Gildan commits itself to “sustainable development, progressive hiring and employment practices, first-class working conditions, community involvement and support, compliance with environmental laws and regulations, and continuing constructive dialogue with NGOs and all stakeholders in our corporate citizenship program.” You can find more information on their website.
Certificates and official seals: Oeko-tex Standard 100
Homepage: www.gildan.com
Hanes
Hanes has a Hanesbrands' Core Values which includes their Integrity/Ethical Standards. They also have an employee code of conduct and a supplier code of conduct: the Global Standards for Suppliers. You can find more information on their website.
Certificates and official seals: Oeko-tex Standard 100, member of the FLA
Homepage: www.hanesbrands.com/hbi/en-us/
Jerzees
Russell Corporation (Jerzees’ parent company) takes its responsibilities seriously and believes that “being a good corporate citizen starts with being a good employer.” Russell continually reviews its policies, procedures and benefits to ensure that what it provides its employees is fair and supports both the business and the employees' needs. You can find more information on the Russell brand website.
Homepage: www.russellcorp.com/default.htm
Jonano
Sustainable business and manufacturing reduce negative environmental impact and minimize the use of our Earth’s natural resources. Jonano insists on adherence to ISO standards with all of their manufacturers, and has regular factory visits to ensure compliance. You can find more information on their website and on their Values Page.
Certificates and official seals: Okeo-tex Standard 100, member of the Organic Trade Association
Homepage: www.jonano.com
KDL Textilhandel GmbH
Many of KDL's products are produced exclusively for Spreadshirt. They can be distinguished by the label "Spreadshirt" on the article with the exception of Spreadshirt's Women's Long Sleeve shirt and Spreadshirt's Women's Spaghetti top, which are produced by Continental Clothing (see above). KDL's production facility is regularly checked and certified by the auditing organization CSCC.
Spreadshirt's Code of Conduct: signed. Company has its own code of conduct.
Certificates and official seals: Oeko-tex Standard 100, CSCC-Certificate
Homepage: www.textilproduktion.de
LAT Sportswear/Rabbit Skins
LAT Sportswear has complied with all aspects of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 passed by Congress. LAT is also committed to requiring and upholding fair labor standards and practices. You can find more information on their website and on their certificate page.
Homepage: www.latsportswear.com
Joto Paper (Manufacturer of flex and flock foils)
- Joto’s printable textile films have been tested and certified by the Oeko-tex Standard against harmful substances.
Certificates and official seals: Oeko-tex Standard 100
Homepage: www.jotopaper.com
Specialty Materials (Manufacturer of flex and flock foils)
- Specialty Materials' printable textile films have been tested and certified by the Oeko-tex Standard against harmful substances.
Certificates and official seals: Oeko-tex Standard 100
Homepage: www.specialtymaterials.com
Digital Direct
- Apparel printed with Digital Direct fully conforms with the Oeko-tex standard, as long as the unprinted apparel is also Oeko-tex certified.
Every supplier in the Spreadshirt apparel assortment was recently contacted and asked to present their own code of conduct, to sign Spreadshirt's code of conduct and to present any certificates and official seals that they may have. As soon as we receive any further replies with additional information, we will update this document.
Version: 01.2009
Specialty Materials (Manufacturer of flex and flock foils)
Specialty Materials' printable textile films have been tested and certified by the Oeko-tex Standard against harmful substances.
Certificates and official seals: Oeko-tex Standard 100
Homepage: www.specialtymaterials.com
