A Guide to Eco-Conscious Workwear
When it comes to dressing your teams, a sustainable approach is no longer a nice-to-have.
It’s a must-have.
But with terms like recycled, reduced carbon footprint and sustainable thrown around, it can be hard to know where to begin.
We believe that when choosing the approach to corporate uniforms it’s more than just buzzwords.
It’s about making informed decisions that maximise the fit and use of the uniforms whilst minimising your environmental impact.
A careful balance indeed.
So, what does “sustainable” really mean?
“Sustainable” encompasses a wide range of practices, from ethical production all the way across the lifecycle to minimising waste.
- Recycled fabrics: Utilising materials like recycled polyester or recycled cotton reduces the demand for virgin resources and minimizes waste.
- Sustainable Fabrics: Exploring options like organic cotton, hemp, or bamboo can further enhance the environmental profile of your workwear.
Beyond the fabric.
True sustainability extends beyond the materials themselves:
- Ethical Production: Prioritise fair labour practices, ensuring safe working conditions and fair wages for all workers involved in the production of your uniforms.
- Transparency: Complete openness regarding our supply chains and production processes, fostering trust and accountability.
- Durability and longevity: Our focus on high-quality construction and repairable designs ensures that your uniforms last longer, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
Minimising your environmental footprint
This is a key aspect of delivering sustainable workwear.
- Environmentally conscious: We employ a multitude of energy-efficient approaches throughout our entire operation. The utilisation of biodiesel within our deliveries, robots within our warehouses, motion sensing lights, repurposing offcuts for garment wadding and beyond.
- Circular economy principles: We embrace a circular economy approach, designing uniforms for easy recycling or upcycling at the end of their life instead of going to landfill.
Finding the right partner
Choosing the right partner is crucial.
As in all relationships, your partner needs to share your values and commitments.
When it comes to sustainability, they must go much further than just. They must embrace, deliver and pioneer them.
This is why we go beyond just carbon offsetting.
Yes, it’s important but more important is to reduce the carbon output in the first instance.
See how we do this for Subway here.
Find out about our sustainability and development goals here.
