Ethical gift edit

STRONG POINTS

- Use of organic cotton 

- Cut & sew factory audited by Fair Wear Foundation

- Screen Printed in the UK

Suppliers

Cut & sew: Dhaka, Bangladesh (audited by 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.

Idioma have partnered with a sourcing agent who help emerging designers source sustainably and ethically. The Richu Sweatshirt was cut and sewn by one of four factories the agent works closely with in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

Each of the factories is independently audited by the Fair Wear Foundation and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).

This sweatshirt was screen printed using plastisol inks. Most commercial screen printers use plastisol inks, which are easy to use and last well. However, plastisol inks often contain PVC and phthalates that can be harmful to the environment. Idioma use Rutland® Screen Print Inks  which are certified phthalate free and fully compliant with environmental regulations but do contain PVC. 

Idioma visit Doves Clothing who print their garments regularly during production and enjoy a close working relationship with them. 

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.

Organic virgin cotton protects the environment and health of farmers from the damaging intensive fertilisers and pesticides conventionally used.

The 15% polyester used makes for a more durable sweatshirt. However there are significant environmental impacts associated with the production of virgin polyester which is oil based. Idioma's supplier plan to transfer to the use of recycled polyester in the near future. 

AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

As the sourcing agent do not own the factories and the factories also produce for other clients they do not have the power to determine worker pay. However the sourcing agency practices ‘open book’ accounting with suppliers to ensure that it pays enough for all workers to receive a living wage and educates factory management about the benefits of doing so (higher staff retention, less absenteeism, fewer quality issues, higher worker satisfaction, enhanced productivity).

Further questions? Please email jonathan@brotherswestand.com 

85% Organic super soft ring-spun Combed Cotton, 15% Polyester 

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

Still got questions? Send an email to orders@brotherswestand.com

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 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 jersey fabrics. Making a product that will stand the test of time is a hugely important aspect of producing sustainably!

- The Arugan Sweatshirt is hand printed by an artisan screen printer in East London. Water based inks are used  which are certified non-toxic, lead-free and do not contain any heavy metals.

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.

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

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

- Use of organic cotton 

- Cut & sew factory audited by Fair Wear Foundation

- Screen Printed in the UK

Suppliers

Cut & sew: Dhaka, Bangladesh (audited by 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.

Idioma have partnered with a sourcing agent who help emerging designers source sustainably and ethically. The Richu Sweatshirt was cut and sewn by one of four factories the agent works closely with in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

Each of the factories is independently audited by the Fair Wear Foundation and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).

This sweatshirt was screen printed using plastisol inks. Most commercial screen printers use plastisol inks, which are easy to use and last well. However, plastisol inks often contain PVC and phthalates that can be harmful to the environment. Idioma use Rutland® Screen Print Inks  which are certified phthalate free and fully compliant with environmental regulations but do contain PVC. 

Idioma visit Doves Clothing who print their garments regularly during production and enjoy a close working relationship with them. 

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.

Organic virgin cotton protects the environment and health of farmers from the damaging intensive fertilisers and pesticides conventionally used.

The 15% polyester used makes for a more durable sweatshirt. However there are significant environmental impacts associated with the production of virgin polyester which is oil based. Idioma's supplier plan to transfer to the use of recycled polyester in the near future. 

AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

As the sourcing agent do not own the factories and the factories also produce for other clients they do not have the power to determine worker pay. However the sourcing agency practices ‘open book’ accounting with suppliers to ensure that it pays enough for all workers to receive a living wage and educates factory management about the benefits of doing so (higher staff retention, less absenteeism, fewer quality issues, higher worker satisfaction, enhanced productivity).

Further questions? Please email jonathan@brotherswestand.com 

85% Organic super soft ring-spun Combed Cotton, 15% Polyester 

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

Still got questions? Send an email to orders@brotherswestand.com

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

- Use of organic cotton 

- Cut & sew factory audited by Fair Wear Foundation

- Screen Printed in the UK

Suppliers

Cut & sew: Dhaka, Bangladesh (audited by 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.

Idioma have partnered with a sourcing agent who help emerging designers source sustainably and ethically. The Richu Sweatshirt was cut and sewn by one of four factories the agent works closely with in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

Each of the factories is independently audited by the Fair Wear Foundation and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).

This sweatshirt was screen printed using plastisol inks. Most commercial screen printers use plastisol inks, which are easy to use and last well. However, plastisol inks often contain PVC and phthalates that can be harmful to the environment. Idioma use Rutland® Screen Print Inks  which are certified phthalate free and fully compliant with environmental regulations but do contain PVC. 

Idioma visit Doves Clothing who print their garments regularly during production and enjoy a close working relationship with them. 

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.

Organic virgin cotton protects the environment and health of farmers from the damaging intensive fertilisers and pesticides conventionally used.

The 15% polyester used makes for a more durable sweatshirt. However there are significant environmental impacts associated with the production of virgin polyester which is oil based. Idioma's supplier plan to transfer to the use of recycled polyester in the near future. 

AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

As the sourcing agent do not own the factories and the factories also produce for other clients they do not have the power to determine worker pay. However the sourcing agency practices ‘open book’ accounting with suppliers to ensure that it pays enough for all workers to receive a living wage and educates factory management about the benefits of doing so (higher staff retention, less absenteeism, fewer quality issues, higher worker satisfaction, enhanced productivity).

Further questions? Please email jonathan@brotherswestand.com 

85% Organic super soft ring-spun Combed Cotton, 15% Polyester 

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

Still got questions? Send an email to orders@brotherswestand.com

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

- Use of organic cotton 

- Cut & sew factory audited by Fair Wear Foundation

- Screen Printed in the UK

Suppliers

Cut & sew: Dhaka, Bangladesh (audited by 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.

Idioma have partnered with a sourcing agent who help emerging designers source sustainably and ethically. The Richu Sweatshirt was cut and sewn by one of four factories the agent works closely with in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 

Each of the factories is independently audited by the Fair Wear Foundation and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).

Embroidery: Embroidered by Doves Clothing in Suffolk, UK. (EU regulations)

Idioma visit Doves Clothing who embroider their garments regularly and enjoy a close working relationship with them. 

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.

Organic virgin cotton protects the environment and health of farmers from the damaging intensive fertilisers and pesticides conventionally used.

The 15% polyester used makes for a more durable sweatshirt. However there are significant environmental impacts associated with the production of virgin polyester which is oil based. Idioma's supplier plan to transfer to the use of recycled polyester in the near future.

AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT

As the sourcing agent do not own the factories and the factories also produce for other clients they do not have the power to determine worker pay. However the sourcing agency practices ‘open book’ accounting with suppliers to ensure that it pays enough for all workers to receive a living wage and educates factory management about the benefits of doing so (higher staff retention, less absenteeism, fewer quality issues, higher worker satisfaction, enhanced productivity).

Further questions? Please email jonathan@brotherswestand.com 

85% Organic super soft ring-spun Combed Cotton, 15% Polyester 

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

Still got questions? Send an email to orders@brotherswestand.com

Good

Social 
- Sewn in an Indian factory accredited to high ethical standards (Fair Wear Foundation) and with a genuine commitment to the social welfare of its workforce. For example they stipulate that overtime work can only be done on a voluntary basis and will not amount to more than 12 hours per week.

- This T-shirt is hand finished and printed in Sheffield using eco water based inks.

Environmental

- Organic cotton, planted and harvested by hand, in a region where cotton farming in predominantly rain fed. The factory where this sweater was cut and sewn is powered entirely by renewable energy (most of the energy comes from 30 massive wind turbines). The sweater was transported without the use of air freight. 

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.

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