Sustainability
OUR SUPPLIERS ONLY WORK WITH 100% ORGANIC COTTON
At Rebelwear UK we work closely with our suppliers to source only the best raw materials, grown or produced in ways that do not harm people, animals or the environment. We exclusively use 100% GOTS certified organic cotton.
OUR SUPPLIERS ARE CERTIFIED BY THE BEST
Our supply chain is certified by various independent bodies and standards. Each of these certifications demonstrate that we are working towards building healthy environmental practices and greater respect for the planet, every step of the way. We also encourage our Dealers to implement GOTS Certified printing techniques which use non-harmful inks and sustainable production methods. So that we can affirm that our finalized, decorated garments are 100% fully sustainable.
OUR SUPPLIERS CHECK EVERY STEP OF THE PROCESS
To ensure the safety of all our workers, our suppliers work very closely with the Fair Wear Foundation(FWF) and support their partners with their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach. After an extensive social audit, our suppliers have been attributed ‘Leader’ status by FWF, certifying that they are showing best practices in complex areas such as freedom of association. Our suppliers also have a number of mechanisms in place to ensure decent working conditions, such as an internal Code of Conduct, monthly reports and daily visits to our partner factories.
OUR SUPPLIERS ARE OPEN ABOUT WHO THEY WORK WITH
For us, transparency is key, which is why Stanley/Stella publish the names and contact details of all our suppliers. At present, they work with only five partner factories in Bangladesh and one in China, helping them build supportive, long-term and collaborative relationships with all of them.
To improve worker livelihoods, our suppliers are currently supporting factories to open grocery shops inside their walls.
OUR SUPPLIERS ARE CONSCIOUS OF THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Our supplies collect data from across our supply chain to gain a better understanding of their environmental impact which helps them to work towards minimizing it. All of their partner factories are equipped with state-of-the art Effluent Treatment Plants which remove toxic elements from the water and ensure it’s safe to be reused. Taking things further, they also have developed a recycling fabric waste project.
OUR SUPPLIERS KEEP PUSHING FOR NEW SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Our suppliers know there is no magic formula for achieving sustainability, but they are sure enjoying coming up with new, innovative ways of working to have a positive impact on people and the Planet. From subsidizing fair-priced grocery shops in their partner factories, to recycling fabric waste and co-funding electric bikes for their HQ staff, they are constantly developing new ideas to make a difference.