Our Ethical and Sustainability Commitment

The Environment

We make sure our products are manufactured in a fair and responsible manner. Many of our products come with Fair Trade certification, and we always aim to add the latest sustainable and eco friendly products and services as they become available.

Stanley/Stella and Earth Positive, two of the ethical brands we print, are both members of the Fair Wear Foundation, an independent organisation that works to improve conditions for the people who make clothing.

We look to supply products dyed with GOTS approved chemicals, using low water and controlled waste discharge processes, certified to the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I and conforming to REACH.

The textile industry produces a huge number of garments every year, and far too many of them end up in landfill. We want to be part of the solution, not the problem.

Recycling and Free Garment Collection

At 1WorldPrint, we believe recycling is no longer an option. It is a must. That is why we are taking a step further in our journey towards circularity and offer a free collection service for any spare garments bought from us. We understand that it is almost impossible to order the exact number you need, and you do not want to be left short. Get in touch to arrange a collection.

Sustainable Manufacturing

Sustainable manufacturing is the production of products using economical and sound processes that reduce negative environmental damage and impact, whilst conserving natural resources and energy.

Carbon Footprint Reduction

The carbon footprint (CO2e) is the total carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases emitted during the cultivation and harvesting of cotton, fibre processing, textile production, packaging, transportation and warehousing. One of 1WorldPrint's suppliers became the first company in the world to calculate the carbon footprint and place the Carbon Reduction Label on textile products.

Together with our suppliers, we work to reduce the carbon footprint of products by around 90% through a combination of innovative product design, low impact organic agriculture, efficiency in manufacturing, and replacing standard grid electricity with renewable wind power. To find out more, get in touch.

Less Paper, Less Waste

We offer online catalogues, we minimise and recycle waste, and our partners and suppliers are committed to continuous improvements in environmental performance. All of our quotes and invoices are electronic, which avoids paper and further reduces waste.

When you choose a printer, it is worth making sure the company has taken all health and safety precautions for its staff, that the clothes are made from safe and non hazardous materials and that nobody was exploited during any part of manufacturing.

Distribution

We use national couriers such as DPD and UPS, which have their own environmental policies covering energy use and environmental protection.

Supporting Charities

At 1WorldPrint, we really love to give back. Every one of our charity clients benefits from an ongoing 20% discount, and if another supplier beats our price on a like for like basis, we will beat it.

Explore Sustainable Options

• Eco friendly promotional merchandise
• Sustainable promotional merchandise: how your brand can make an impact
• Stanley/Stella Autumn Winter 2026
• Why bamboo is one of the most sustainable plants on earth

Ethical and Sustainability FAQs

Do you use water based inks?

Yes. We promote water based inks whenever possible, as they are kinder to the environment and give a soft feel on the garment.

Which ethical clothing brands do you print?

We always offer and promote ethically forward thinking brands such as Stanley/Stella, Continental Clothing and AS Colour. Stanley/Stella and Earth Positive are both members of the Fair Wear Foundation.

What happens to spare garments from my order?

We offer a free collection service for any spare garments bought from us, so nothing has to go to waste. Get in touch to arrange a collection.

Do you pay the London Living Wage?

Yes. We pay the London Living Wage to all staff, both those who work within London and those who work elsewhere in the UK.

Do you offer a discount for charities?

Yes. Every one of our charity clients gets an ongoing 20% discount, and if another supplier beats our price on a like for like basis, we will beat it.