BROTHERS WE STAND

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

-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

-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

Brushed 2-ply 280 g / 8.3 oz.

Strong points

Social

- Cut and sewn in an exemplary factory in Tamul Nadu, India where the management have a commitment to ethical production at the core of their vision.

Workers are fairly paid and provided with everything they need such as a medical room, free lunches and recreation space.  Overtime work is only ever done on a voluntary basis and workers are not allowed to do more than 12 hours per week. (This is in stark contrast to many apparel factories where workers are regularly forced to work excessive hours to meet tight deadlines imposed by big brands).

- The factory is independently audited by the Fair Wear Foundation. 

- Use of organic cotton means that pickers are not exposed to harmful chemicals.

- Our labels are woven by GB Labels who have their own factory in South West Wales. The labels are stitched by Heba, a women’s project in East London that provides training, employment and friendship for migrant women.

Environmental

- Organic cotton (Global Organic Textile Standard-certified) planted and harvested by hand in a region where cotton farming is predominantly rain-fed. (Cotton’s biggest environmental impact worldwide is water use. Rain-fed cotton reduces the impact on waterways).

- Factory where the t-shirt is cut and sewn is powered entirely by renewable energy (most of which comes from 30 massive wind turbines).

- Transported without the use of air freight.

Areas for development

Cotton is a very water intensive crop. It takes 10,000 liters of water to produce 1 kilo of cotton, meaning it takes about 2,700 liters to make 1 cotton t-shirt.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Relaxed regular fit (order a size down for a more fitted look)

Strong points

Social

- Cut and sewn in an exemplary factory in Tamul Nadu, India where the management have a commitment to ethical production at the core of their vision.

Workers are fairly paid and provided with everything they need such as a medical room, free lunches and recreation space.  Overtime work is only ever done on a voluntary basis and workers are not allowed to do more than 12 hours per week. (This is in stark contrast to many apparel factories where workers are regularly forced to work excessive hours to meet tight deadlines imposed by big brands).

- The factory is independently audited by the Fair Wear Foundation. 

- Use of organic cotton means that pickers are not exposed to harmful chemicals.

- Our labels are woven by GB Labels who have their own factory in South West Wales. The labels are stitched by Heba, a women’s project in East London that provides training, employment and friendship for migrant women.

Environmental

- Organic cotton (Global Organic Textile Standard-certified) planted and harvested by hand in a region where cotton farming is predominantly rain-fed. (Cotton’s biggest environmental impact worldwide is water use. Rain-fed cotton reduces the impact on waterways).

- Factory where the t-shirt is cut and sewn is powered entirely by renewable energy (most of which comes from 30 massive wind turbines).

- Transported without the use of air freight.

Areas for development

Cotton is a very water intensive crop. It takes 10,000 liters of water to produce 1 kilo of cotton, meaning it takes about 2,700 liters to make 1 cotton t-shirt.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size
• Relaxed regular fit (order a size down for a more fitted look)

Strong points 

Social

-The t-shirts are cut and sewn in manufacturing facilities audited by the Fair Wear Foundation. Our supplier’s vision centres around adding value socially and environmentally.

-The T-Shirts are screen printed in London by a company who are part of the Investors in People Initiative.

Environmental

-Organic cotton, planted and harvested by hand, in a region where cotton farming in predominantly rain fed. The factory where the t-shirt is cut and sewn is powered entirely by renewable energy (most of the energy comes from 30 massive wind turbines). The t-shirts are transported without the use of air freight. Our suppliers low carbon t-shirts won Best Initiative by SME at the 2011 Climate Week Awards

-The T-Shirts are screen printed in London by a company who have are very aware of their environmental footprint. They have clear waste management and recycling procedures and are working towards a carbon footprint certification.  

Areas for development

Social

The cotton is Global Organic Textile Standard certified and whilst this is a very high level certification it does not currently measure working conditions of cotton pickers. However the fact that the farms are inspected for environmental purposes gives the pickers some measure of security.

Environmental

Organic cotton yields are low compared to fibres such as hemp or bamboo.  Global food prices are dependant to a large extent on the amount of land available for food production.

Strong points 

Social

-The t-shirts are cut and sewn in manufacturing facilities audited by the Fair Wear Foundation. Our supplier’s vision centres around adding value socially and environmentally.

-The T-Shirts are screen printed in London by a company who are part of the Investors in People Initiative.

Environmental

-Organic cotton, planted and harvested by hand, in a region where cotton farming in predominantly rain fed. The factory where the t-shirt is cut and sewn is powered entirely by renewable energy (most of the energy comes from 30 massive wind turbines). The t-shirts are transported without the use of air freight. Our suppliers low carbon t-shirts won Best Initiative by SME at the 2011 Climate Week Awards

-The T-Shirts are screen printed in London by a company who have are very aware of their environmental footprint. They have clear waste management and recycling procedures and are working towards a carbon footprint certification.  

Areas for development

Social

The cotton is Global Organic Textile Standard certified and whilst this is a very high level certification it does not currently measure working conditions of cotton pickers. However the fact that the farms are inspected for environmental purposes gives the pickers some measure of security.

Environmental

Organic cotton yields are low compared to fibres such as hemp or bamboo.  Global food prices are dependent to a large extent on the amount of land available for food production.

Strong points 

Social

-The t-shirts are cut and sewn in manufacturing facilities audited by the Fair Wear Foundation. Our supplier’s vision centres around adding value socially and environmentally.

-The T-Shirts are screen printed in London by a company who are part of the Investors in People Initiative.

Environmental

-Organic cotton, planted and harvested by hand, in a region where cotton farming in predominantly rain fed. The factory where the t-shirt is cut and sewn is powered entirely by renewable energy (most of the energy comes from 30 massive wind turbines). The t-shirts are transported without the use of air freight. Our suppliers low carbon t-shirts won Best Initiative by SME at the 2011 Climate Week Awards

-The T-Shirts are screen printed in London by a company who have are very aware of their environmental footprint. They have clear waste management and recycling procedures and are working towards a carbon footprint certification.  

Areas for development

Social

The cotton is Global Organic Textile Standard certified and whilst this is a very high level certification it does not currently measure working conditions of cotton pickers. However the fact that the farms are inspected for environmental purposes gives the pickers some measure of security.

Environmental

Organic cotton yields are low compared to fibres such as hemp or bamboo.  Global food prices are dependant to a large extent on the amount of land available for food production.

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

Our Brothers We Stand plain t-shirts are proudly made in Bangladesh. The manufacture is overseen by a sourcing agent who help emerging designers source sustainably and ethically. Our t-shirts were cut and sewn by one of four factories the agent works closely with in Dhaka, Bangladesh. These factories have been selected because they are amongst the best in the country. The agent has its own team on the ground in Dhaka who visits the factories daily to monitor working conditions and ensure that nothing is subcontracted out to un-regulated factories.

In addition to these policies each of the factories is independently audited by the Fair Wear Foundation and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).

A bright future for the Bangladeshi garment industry - Flags flying outside one of the sourcing agencies Bangla partners. 

- Use of organic cotton means that pickers are not exposed to harmful chemicals.

Environmental

- Our basic t-shirts are made from 100% organic cotton. The GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certificate means that all stages of production from growing to knitting and sewing of the t-shirt meet organic standards and don’t use any harmful chemicals.

- The printed label inside the neck was printed using water based textile inks. We used Permaset Aqua inks which are the most environmentally friendly inks on the market and passed the Oekotex Class 1 standard with 60% to spare!

Areas for development

Our sourcing agent visits the factories producing the Brothers We Stand plain t-shirts frequently to follow up on corrective action plans from Fair Wear Foundation audit reports. Gradually increasing wages and reducing overtime are issues included in the discussions though they remain challenges to the factories.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size

Strong points

Social

Our Brothers We Stand plain t-shirts are proudly made in Bangladesh. The manufacture is overseen by a sourcing agent who help emerging designers source sustainably and ethically. Our t-shirts were cut and sewn by one of four factories the agent works closely with in Dhaka, Bangladesh. These factories have been selected because they are amongst the best in the country. The agent has its own team on the ground in Dhaka who visits the factories daily to monitor working conditions and ensure that nothing is subcontracted out to un-regulated factories.

In addition to these policies each of the factories is independently audited by the Fair Wear Foundation and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).

A bright future for the Bangladeshi garment industry - Flags flying outside one of the sourcing agencies Bangla partners. 

- Use of organic cotton means that pickers are not exposed to harmful chemicals.

Environmental

- Our basic t-shirts are made from 100% organic cotton. The GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certificate means that all stages of production from growing to knitting and sewing of the t-shirt meet organic standards and don’t use any harmful chemicals.

- The printed label inside the neck was printed using water based textile inks. We used Permaset Aqua inks which are the most environmentally friendly inks on the market and passed the Oekotex Class 1 standard with 60% to spare!

Areas for development

Our sourcing agent visits the factories producing the Brothers We Stand plain t-shirts frequently to follow up on corrective action plans from Fair Wear Foundation audit reports. Gradually increasing wages and reducing overtime are issues included in the discussions though they remain challenges to the factories.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size

Strong points

Social

Our Brothers We Stand plain t-shirts are proudly made in Bangladesh. The manufacture is overseen by a sourcing agent who help emerging designers source sustainably and ethically. Our t-shirts were cut and sewn by one of four factories the agent works closely with in Dhaka, Bangladesh. These factories have been selected because they are amongst the best in the country. The agent has its own team on the ground in Dhaka who visits the factories daily to monitor working conditions and ensure that nothing is subcontracted out to un-regulated factories.

In addition to these policies each of the factories is independently audited by the Fair Wear Foundation and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).

A bright future for the Bangladeshi garment industry - Flags flying outside one of the sourcing agencies Bangla partners. 

- Use of organic cotton means that pickers are not exposed to harmful chemicals.

Environmental

- Our basic t-shirts are made from 100% organic cotton. The GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certificate means that all stages of production from growing to knitting and sewing of the t-shirt meet organic standards and don’t use any harmful chemicals.

- The printed label inside the neck was printed using water based textile inks. We used Permaset Aqua inks which are the most environmentally friendly inks on the market and passed the Oekotex Class 1 standard with 60% to spare!

Areas for development

Our sourcing agent visits the factories producing the Brothers We Stand plain t-shirts frequently to follow up on corrective action plans from Fair Wear Foundation audit reports. Gradually increasing wages and reducing overtime are issues included in the discussions though they remain challenges to the factories.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size

Strong points

Social

Our Brothers We Stand plain t-shirts are proudly made in Bangladesh. The manufacture is overseen by a sourcing agent who help emerging designers source sustainably and ethically. Our t-shirts were cut and sewn by one of four factories the agent works closely with in Dhaka, Bangladesh. These factories have been selected because they are amongst the best in the country. The agent has its own team on the ground in Dhaka who visits the factories daily to monitor working conditions and ensure that nothing is subcontracted out to un-regulated factories.

In addition to these policies each of the factories is independently audited by the Fair Wear Foundation and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).

A bright future for the Bangladeshi garment industry - Flags flying outside one of the sourcing agencies Bangla partners. 

- Use of organic cotton means that pickers are not exposed to harmful chemicals.

Environmental

- Our basic t-shirts are made from 100% organic cotton. The GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certificate means that all stages of production from growing to knitting and sewing of the t-shirt meet organic standards and don’t use any harmful chemicals.

- The printed label inside the neck was printed using water based textile inks. We used Permaset Aqua inks which are the most environmentally friendly inks on the market and passed the Oekotex Class 1 standard with 60% to spare!

Areas for development

Our sourcing agent visits the factories producing the Brothers We Stand plain t-shirts frequently to follow up on corrective action plans from Fair Wear Foundation audit reports. Gradually increasing wages and reducing overtime are issues included in the discussions though they remain challenges to the factories.

• Fits true to size. Take your normal size