Spreadshirt's Apparel and Material Certifications

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 (01/2012). 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. If you have any questions regarding the certifications for any of our materials or custom t-shirts , custom hoodies or other personalized apparel, please contact our service team at: 1-800-381-0815.

 

Textiles

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.

• American Apparel Homepage
• American Apparel Environment
• American Apparel Workers
• American Apparel Organics

 

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.

• Anvil Homepage
• Anvil Promise

 

Bella/ALO

Bella believes in a healthy, balanced lifestyle which minimizes their impact on the environment. You can find more information on their website.

• Bella Homepage
• Why Bella

 

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. Brands carried: Harriton, Big Accessories, Champion, Gildan, Fruit of the Loom, Anvil, Jerzees. You can find more information on their website.

• Broder Bros Homepage
• Broder Bros. Corporate Responsibility

 

Champion

Champion, a part of Hanesbrands, is proud to have implemented a rigorous set of standards for its company-owned facilities and its suppliers for well over a decade. All suppliers are fully audited before production begins on all products, and annually thereafter. Hanesbrands has also quietly become a leader in energy management and aspires to be an international apparel industry leader in overall environmental responsibility and stewardship. You can find more information on their website.

Certificates and official seals: Member of GSS, FLA, LEED certified operations, CA Transparency Act, Energy Star award recipient in 2010

• Champion Homepage
• Champion Corporate and Social Responsibility

 

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.

• Eco Bags Homepage
• Eco Bags Social Responsibility

 

FRISURclothing

‘Great and creative clothing of decent quality’ is what streetwear label FRISURclothing do. It is probably fair to say that the boys from Berlin stay very true to their mantra. And we love their t-shirt range - Eileen, Robert and Co are some of our favourite products. Not least because quite a few of them were created in cooperation with Spreadshirt!

Certificates and seal: Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 (proof received by Spreadshirt)

Homepage frisurclothing.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

• Gildan Homepage
• Gildan Code of Conduct
• Gildan Working Conditions
• Gildan Monitoring
• Gildan Oekotex Certification
• Gildan Environmental Policy

 

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/

 

 

Heritage Sportswear (Distributor)

Heritage Sportswear was established in 1982 and is the Midwest's largest independent distributor of blank apparel and accessories. Based in Hebron, Ohio, the company is adistributor of more than 47 retail and wholesale brands including: Sierra Pacific, Robinson Apparel, Boxxerz,Liberty Bags, Hanes, Anvil, Gildan, Fruit of the Loom. You can find more information on their website.

Homepage: Heritage Sportswear Homepage

 

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

 

Red Kap

Red Kap knows all about "done right." They’ve been creating comfortable, durable workwear since starting out as a family business back in 1923. The company works hard to ensure that every individual enjoys a clean, safe work environment, free from discrimination and harassment. They believe that workers at supplier facilities have the right to freely choose employment. Red Kap supports the right to fair compensation, the right to associate freely and bargain collectively. You can find more information on their website.

• Red Cap Homepage
• Corporate Responsibility

Sol's

Sol’s - The Fair Spirit. This is the French producer’s mantra, and you have to take them at their word. The textile and bag producer holds a considerable amount of certificates and agreements such as proven and audited textiles, fair trade, environmental protection etc. – way to build trust!

Certificates and official seals: Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 , OE 100 , ISO 9001

Memberships: WRAP , Fairtrade , IFTH , 2FPCO , CGI

Homepage: sols-europe.com

 

Timbuk2

This California based company strives to ensure a fantastic work environment while also giving back to the communities that they call home. You can read more about their manufacturing policy in the link below.

Certificates and official seals: Meets California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations, Compliant with CPSIA regulations.

• Timbuk2 Homepage
• Timbuk2 Manufacturing Policy

 

Yupoong

Yupoong, Inc. and its subsidiaries recognize the dignity of each employee and respect their rights including the right to free association and collective bargaining. Yupoong consistently works to create better workplace and working conditions for their employees. Based on this general policy, Yupoong developed labor standards which comply with all applicable laws, behavioral codes of their clients and international standards for implementation of the Factories.

• US Yupoong Homepage
• Yupoong Labor Standard

 

Printing Materials

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, or to sign Spreadshirt's code of conduct and present any certificates and official seals that they may have. We will update this document as soon as additional information is collected.

 

Version: 01/2012