Ethical gift edit

Strong points

Social
- Silverstick beanies are produced in a small family run factory just outside Nottingham, UK that employs 12 people and pays the living wage or above. The factory specialises in producing premium knitwear from natural fibres, including merino wool, British wool, organic cotton and Alpaca wool. Silverstick visit the factory on a regular basis and are really pleased with quality and working conditions.

Environmental

- Silverstick GOTS certified organic cotton (Global Organic Textile Standard) is farmed, graded and bailed in Utter Pradesh, Northern India.

- Silverstick beanies are dyed with non azo dyes. Azos are a class of compounds used in textile dyes, some of which have been found to be harmful. Existing European legislation bans the use of these unhealthy azo dyes  and all Silverstick clothing is certified azo and chlorine free, in accordance with Õko-Tex Standard 100 and ISO 17050-1.

Areas for development

While the inspection of Global Organic Textile Standard-certified farms for environmental purposes gives the pickers some measure of security and ensures that they aren’t exposed to harmful chemicals, this certification does not directly guarantee the working conditions of cotton pickers.

Strong points

Social

- The sweatshirt is GOTS certified meaning all stages of production have been checked by accredited inspectors and meet high socially responsible manufacturing standards.

- KCA have long term relationships with their suppliers. The brand have worked with their Indian manufacturing partners for 4-5 years and visit the factories personally!

- Use of organic cotton means that pickers aren’t exposed to harmful chemicals.

Environmental

- The GOTS label means all stages of production have been checked by accredited inspectors and meet high environmentally responsible manufacturing standards. For example Knowledge Cotton Apparel uses only non-harmful dyestuffs and modern dye houses focused on minimizing water usage and responsible waste water treatment. 

- This sweatshirt is built to last! Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of producing sustainably. 

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit

Strong points

Social

- These chinos are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified meaning all stages of production have been checked by accredited inspectors and meet high socially responsible manufacturing standards.

- KCA have worked with their Turkish manufacturing partners since the brand begun. They visit the factories and have long term relationships with them!

- Use of organic cotton means that pickers aren’t exposed to harmful chemicals.

Environmental

- The organic cotton fabric is GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified. This is a high level standard that verifies that all stages of production from growing to processing meet organic standards and don’t use any harmful chemicals.

- These chinos are built to last! Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of producing sustainably. 

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit, tapered leg 

Find the perfect fit!

STRONG POINTS

- GOTS certified supply chain
- Suppliers are long term partners
- Exceptional quality (t-shirt will be enjoyed for many years)

Suppliers
Organic cotton: Grown in India (GOTS certified)
Yarn: Spun in India (GOTS certified)
Shirt: Cut and sewn in India (GOTS certified)

Certifications: This t-shirt is GOTS certified by Ecocert Greelife, Lic.No. 151833

Factory visits
KCA have worked with their Indian manufacturing partners for 4-5 years, visiting the factories on a regular basis.

Environmental impact

Organic cotton protects the environment and also farmers who may suffer ill health when coming into contact with the intensive fertilisers and pesticides used in conventional cotton production. 

This t-shirt is made to last! Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of sustainable design. 

AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

GOTS living wage policy currently only requires that national legal standards are met. We’d love to see KCA collaborate with an organisation like the Fair Wear Foundation to advance the complex topic of a real living wage for garment workers. 

Further questions? Please email jonathan@brotherswestand.com 

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit

STRONG POINTS

- GOTS certified supply chain
- Suppliers are long term partners
- Exceptional quality (t-shirt will be enjoyed for many years)

Suppliers
Organic cotton: Grown in India (GOTS certified)
Yarn: Spun in India (GOTS certified)
Shirt: Cut and sewn in India (GOTS certified)

Certifications: This t-shirt is GOTS certified by Ecocert Greelife, Lic.No. 151833

Factory visits
KCA have worked with their Indian manufacturing partners for 4-5 years, visiting the factories on a regular basis.

Environmental impact

Organic cotton protects the environment and also farmers who may suffer ill health when coming into contact with the intensive fertilisers and pesticides used in conventional cotton production. 

This t-shirt is made to last! Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of sustainable design. 

AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

GOTS living wage policy currently only requires that national legal standards are met. We’d love to see KCA collaborate with an organisation like the Fair Wear Foundation to advance the complex topic of a real living wage for garment workers. 

Further questions? Please email jonathan@brotherswestand.com 

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit

Strong points 

Social

-This sweater was cut and sewn in manufacturing facilities audited by the Fair Wear Foundation. Our supplier’s vision centres around adding value socially and environmentally.

- The label was sewn by a local East End seamstress who is a friend of Brothers We Stand.

Environmental

This sweater is made from 100% recycled materials. Waste cuttings from organic cotton textile production are shredded and turned back into soft cotton fibres. These are spun with fibres made from recycled plastic bottles to make a cotton and polyester blend.

This yarn is used to produce knitted and woven fabrics which are cut and sewed with care to make a high quality sweater.

Areas for development

Environmental

Our label supplier is Soil Association accredited but they cannot currently vouch for the provenance of the thread used to make the labels.

60% Recycled Organic Cotton

40% Recycled Polyester - created with chips from plastic bottles 

Brushed 2-ply 280 g / 8.3 oz.

Strong points

Social

- KCA have long term relationships with their Turkish manufacturing partners. They have worked with them since the brand was founded in 2008 and visit them on a regular basis.

- The shirt is GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified. For a garment to be certified by GOTS all stages of production from fibre growers to processors and manufacturers are audited and must have systems in place to ensure social criteria based on the key norms of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) are met.

Environmental

- The GOTS label means all stages of production meet high environmentally responsible manufacturing standards.

- This shirt is made to last! Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of sustainable design.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Slim fit

Strong points

Social

- KCA have long term relationships with their Turkish manufacturing partners. They have worked with them since the brand was founded in 2008 and visit them on a regular basis.

- The shirt is GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified. For a garment to be certified by GOTS all stages of production from fibre growers to processors and manufacturers are audited and must have systems in place to ensure social criteria based on the key norms of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) are met.

Environmental

- The GOTS label means all stages of production meet high environmentally responsible manufacturing standards.

- This shirt is made to last! Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of sustainable design.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Slim fit

Strong points

Social

- KCA have long term relationships with their Turkish manufacturing partners. They have worked with them since the brand was founded in 2008 and visit them on a regular basis.

- The shirt is GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified. For a garment to be certified by GOTS all stages of production from fibre growers to processors and manufacturers are audited and must have systems in place to ensure social criteria based on the key norms of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) are met.

Environmental

- The GOTS label means all stages of production meet high environmentally responsible manufacturing standards.

- This shirt is made to last! Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of sustainable design.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Slim fit

Strong points

Social

- These chinos are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified meaning all stages of production have been checked by accredited inspectors and meet high socially responsible manufacturing standards.

- KCA have worked with their Turkish manufacturing partners since the brand begun. They visit the factories and have long term relationships with them!

- Use of organic cotton means that pickers aren’t exposed to harmful chemicals.

Environmental

- The organic cotton fabric is GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified. This is a high level standard that verifies that all stages of production from growing to processing meet organic standards and don’t use any harmful chemicals.

- These chinos are built to last! Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of producing sustainably. 

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit

Find the perfect fit!

STRONG POINTS

- Made from PET (recycled plastic bottles)
- Global Recycle Standard certified
- Suppliers are long term partners

Suppliers
PET Fabric: China (GRS certified)
Jacket: Cut and sewn in China (GRS certified)

Factory visits
KCA have personally visited their Chinese manufacturing partner.
The factory that makes this rain jacket is independently certified by GRS (Global Recycle Standard). Certifications such as these show that the supply chain has been audited against social and environmental criteria.

Environmental impact

Made out of PET Recycled Plastic Bottles. Finding innovative uses for disposable products reduces waste sent to landfill and avoids the need for virgin resources to be consumed.

AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

Global Recycle Standard requires only that national legal wage standards are met. We’d love to see KCA collaborate with an organisation like the Fairwear Foundation to advance the complex topic of a real living wage for garment workers.

Further questions? Please email jonathan@brotherswestand.com 

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit

Strong points

Social

- This sweatshirt was cut and sewn in Izmir, Turkey by a GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified factory. The organic cotton is sourced locally from GOTS certified producers in the region of Izmir. To be certified by GOTS suppliers must meet high social standards.

Environmental

- All stages of production are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified meaning that no harmful chemicals or other processes have been used in the production of this garment.

- The organic cotton is grown in the province of Izmir in Turkey and is known as Aegean Cotton due to it’s proximity to the Aegean Sea. Aegean cotton is regarded as one of the best quality cottons in the world; characterised by long staple fibres which add strength and softness to our jersey fabrics. Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of producing sustainably! 

Areas for development

Silverstick shared with us that the factories social impact reports are currently only available in Turkish. As they develop their relationship with the factory further they would like to gather more information that they can share with customers and other interested parties.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit.

Strong points

Social

- This sweatshirt was cut and sewn in Izmir, Turkey by a GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified factory. The organic cotton is sourced locally from GOTS certified producers in the region of Izmir. To be certified by GOTS suppliers must meet high social standards.

Environmental

- All stages of production are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified meaning that no harmful chemicals or other processes have been used in the production of this garment.

- The organic cotton is grown in the province of Izmir in Turkey and is known as Aegean Cotton due to it’s proximity to the Aegean Sea. Aegean cotton is regarded as one of the best quality cottons in the world; characterised by long staple fibres which add strength and softness to our jersey fabrics. Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of producing sustainably! 

Areas for development

Silverstick shared with us that the factories social impact reports are currently only available in Turkish. As they develop their relationship with the factory further they would like to gather more information that they can share with customers and other interested parties.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit.

Strong points

Social

- This sweatshirt was cut and sewn in Izmir, Turkey by a GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified factory. The organic cotton is sourced locally from GOTS certified producers in the region of Izmir. To be certified by GOTS suppliers must meet high social standards.

Environmental

- All stages of production are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified meaning that no harmful chemicals or other processes have been used in the production of this garment.

- The organic cotton is grown in the province of Izmir in Turkey and is known as Aegean Cotton due to it’s proximity to the Aegean Sea. Aegean cotton is regarded as one of the best quality cottons in the world; characterised by long staple fibres which add strength and softness to our jersey fabrics. Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of producing sustainably! 

Areas for development

Silverstick shared with us that the factories social impact reports are currently only available in Turkish. As they develop their relationship with the factory further they would like to gather more information that they can share with customers and other interested parties.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit.

STRONG POINTS

- Made from PET (recycled plastic bottles)
- Global Recycle Standard certified
- Suppliers are long term partners

Suppliers
PET Fabric: China (GRS certified)
Jacket: Cut and sewn in China (GRS certified)

Factory visits
KCA have personally visited their Chinese manufacturing partner.
The factory that makes this rain jacket is independently certified by GRS (Global Recycle Standard). Certifications such as these show that the supply chain has been audited against social and environmental criteria.

Environmental impact

Made out of PET Recycled Plastic Bottles. Finding innovative uses for disposable products reduces waste sent to landfill and avoids the need for virgin resources to be consumed.

AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

Global Recycle Standard requires only that national legal wage standards are met. We’d love to see KCA collaborate with an organisation like the Fairwear Foundation to advance the complex topic of a real living wage for garment workers.

Further questions? Please email jonathan@brotherswestand.com 

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit

Strong points

Social

- These chinos are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified meaning all stages of production have been checked by accredited inspectors and meet high socially responsible manufacturing standards.

- KCA have worked with their Turkish manufacturing partners since the brand begun. They visit the factories and have long term relationships with them!

- Use of organic cotton means that pickers aren’t exposed to harmful chemicals.

Environmental

- The organic cotton fabric is GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified. This is a high level standard that verifies that all stages of production from growing to processing meet organic standards and don’t use any harmful chemicals.

- These chinos are built to last! Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of producing sustainably. 

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit

Find the perfect fit!

Strong points

Social

- This hoodie was cut and sewn in Izmir, Turkey by a GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified factory. The organic cotton is sourced locally from GOTS certified producers in the region of Izmir. To be certified by GOTS suppliers must meet high social standards.

Environmental

- All stages of production are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified meaning that no harmful chemicals or other processes have been used in the production of this garment.

- The organic cotton is grown in the province of Izmir in Turkey and is known as Aegean Cotton due to it’s proximity to the Aegean Sea. Aegean cotton is regarded as one of the best quality cottons in the world; characterised by long staple fibres which add strength and softness to our jersey fabrics. Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of producing sustainably! 

Areas for development

Silverstick shared with us that the factories social impact reports are currently only available in Turkish. As they develop their relationship with the factory further they would like to gather more information that they can share with customers and other interested parties.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Regular fit.