Materials
Organic cotton
Organic cotton is defined when the cotton is grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. It is 100% natural and vegan, it does not produce any harm to either the people farming it or the people living in its proximity. Organic cotton is not only not genetically modified and sustainable, but it is also compostable. Compared to normal cotton organic cotton has:
- 46% less impact on global warming,
- 70% less impact on water and land acidification,
- 91% less usage of surface and underground waters
Recycled polyester
Polyester can be either synthetic or natural, while natural polyester can biodegrade, most of the used polyester is synthetic polyester and therefore not biodegradable. Polyester is mostly used in the fashion or as commodities (such as PET bottles), these two types are not biodegradable and they pollute in great quantities, either as a whole or as micro-plastics. Recycling polyester is not the answer to its pollution capacity, but it is a good way to close its life cycle. By recycling already existing polyester there is remarkable energy saving and less polyester enters the oceans or lands. When talking about recycled polyester it mostly refers to the recycling of plastic bottles and used fishnets.
Packaging materials:
NO PLASTIC USE
Use of recycled cardboard and sustainable materials.
Important numbers
The following data were searched from Soil Association, Environmental Justice Foundation, Cotton 2040, Cotton Up, and Textile Exchange 2020/2021 reports.
Global cotton data
Cotton
Organic cotton
Amazing tool to have a map of climate risk from Cotton 2040.
Polyester
Recycled polyester
Materials' certification
Third party garments productors
Reason why we choose Stanley/Stella products
I consider the basic products from Stanley/Stella the most sustainable and with the widest range of sizes, styles, and colors. The quality is at the top and their sustainable path as a whole company is ideal for my brand. Stanley/Stella also presents six certificates that prove the quality of their products, their sustainability -as it is proved that the company uses 100% organic cotton and recycled polyester-, approved and safe dyes techniques, and a human and socially sustainable production chain. Because of its certifications and quality, Stanley/Stella products have been chosen as the only garment providers for Nitemus.
The following certificates are assigned to Stanley/Stella’s products, which is the only provider of Nitemus garment production.
GOTS
Global Organic Textile Standards
The GOTS is one of the most difficult standards to maintain, in fact, the requirements are really strict and binding. In particular, the GOTS expects that the whole supply chain follows specific requirements in regard to human and environment sustainability during its supply chain. GOTS “defines organic textiles as containing a minimum content of organic fibers, being processed with the least possible environmental impact, under strict controls on natural and synthetic chemical inputs and with respect for labor conditions.”
FWF
Fair Wear Foundation
Regulate the labor practices of the members. Each member company has to follow 8 labor standards in order to be granted this certificate. Those standards are: 1) employment is freely chosen, 2) freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, 3) no discrimination in employment, 4) no exploitation of child labor, 5) payment of living wage, 6) reasonable hours of work, 7) safe and healthy working conditions, 8) legally binding employment relationship.
GRS
Global Recycled Standard
One of the most important international standards for the manufacturing of garments and products made of recycled materials. Promotes the reduction in resource consumption and gives importance to recycling for the growth of a sustainable production and consumption model. Products must have at least 20% of pre-consumption and post-consumer recycling material, and management models and procedures of assets and management procedures must comply with fixed requirements.
GOTS
Global Organic Textile Standard
The GOTS is one of the most difficult standard to maintain, in fact, the requirements are really strict and binding. In particular, the GOTS expects that the whole supply chain follows specific requirements in regard to human and environment sustainability during the supply chain. GOTS “defines organic textiles as containing a minimum content of organic fibers, being processed with the least possible environmental impact, under strict controls on natural and synthetic chemical inputs and with respect for labor conditions.”
FWF
Fair Wear Foundation
Regulate the labor practices of the members. Each member company has to follow 8 labor standards in order to be granted this certificate. Those standards are: 1) employment is freely chosen, 2) freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, 3) no discrimination in employment, 4) no exploitation of child labor, 5) payment of living wage, 6) reasonable hours of work, 7) safe and healthy working conditions, 8) legally binding employment relationship.
GRS
Global Recycled Standard
Regulate the labor practices of the members. Each member company has to follow 8 labor standards in order to be granted this certificate. One of the most important international standards for the manufacturing of garments and products made of recycled materials. Promotes the reduction in resource consumption and gives importance to recycling for the growth of a sustainable production and consumption model. Products must have at least 20% of pre-consumption and post-consumer recycling material, and management models and procedures of assets must comply with fixed requirements.
PETA
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
PETA is an organization that encourages the ethical treatment of animals and gives animals the same value as humans. By being certified by PETA there is a guarantee that the product is vegan and that there was no animal abuse in the making of it.
OCS
Organic Content Standard
The goal of the OCS is to increase organic agriculture production. This standard is to certify the quantity of organically grown contents in the product.
OEKO TEX
Safety standard in regard to harmful substances
Formed by 18 independent companies in Europe and Japan, that continuously try to find new methods to create a safe product and a more sustainable production chain.
PETA
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
PETA is an organization that encourages the ethical treatment of animals and gives animals the same value as humans. By being certified by PETA there is a guarantee that the product is vegan and that there was no animal abuse in the making of it.
OCS
Organic Content Standard
The goal of the OCS is to increase organic agriculture production. This standard is to certify the quantity of organically grown contents in the product.
OEKO TEX
Safety standard in regard to harmful substances
Formed by 18 independent companies in Europe and Japan, that continuously try to find new methods to create a safe product and a more sustainable production chain.
Third party printing companies' certifications
Nitemus relies on a family company based in the UK. Among all the possible companies this was not only chosen for their sustainable interest but also due to their printing method and ink safety. The company uses OEKO-TEX-approved ink for its printing.
OEKO-TEX Ink
Water based Ink
The printing company has the OEKO-TEX ink certification, which is water-based and assures the safety of the product for the environment and for the skin.
The ink to be certified by OEKO-TEX must have been tested for harmful substances in critical concentrations as listed in the ECO PASSPORT standard. When the ink passes the check then it obtains the ECO-PASSPORT, making it the best choice for a sustainable future.
Nitemus is constantly sourcing for the most sustainable companies to help us to bring to life our products in the most sustainable way. In the case changes will be made in the production line, the page will be uploaded.