After a closed beta phase of our newly-developed Shop, we’re opening the doors to all of you Partners out there to lend us a hand and have a peek around our new Shop version. This offer comes with a dual-benefit: your feedback and input will help us in molding the next Shop version to your specifications, preferences, and needs, and you will be entered in a raffle for a 64GB iPad Air 2. Awesome. Read more
The tote bag revolution that has overtaken grocery and retail stores around the world is not without good reason. Tote bags are not only good for the environment; they are durable and have many uses outside of just transporting your purchases. They make for great beach or weekend bags and can be strategically placed around the house as storage for children’s toys, spare parts, arts and crafts supplies, etc. Ironically enough, I have one hanging in my coat closet STUFFED with plastic bags!
Check out the table before for tote vs. plastic bag pros and cons and consider using tote bags for your carrying needs: Read more
The first quarter of 2015 has already blown past us like a swift breath of fresh air, and we’ve wasted no time to yield the fruit of our statistics team to show you the 5 most sought for terms in January, February and March. Check them out and find new inspiration for your next creations. Read more
We’re a company that prints your designs the way you want them, straight forward and hassle-free. And if it was down to us, we’d have no qualms about printing Ryan Gosling’s pretty picture on a T-shirt for your sister’s birthday. Or your football team’s crest on a beach towel to neatly mark your territory on sun loungers. As much as we see the point here, our hands are legally tied, though. Copyrights and personality rights need to be respected, so we think it’s about time to put the record straight. We asked the people in the know: our graphics and design team. Read their answers to your most frequently asked questions. Read more
April is “Earth Month”, a whole month dedicated to our Mother Earth. “Earth Day” – celebrated on 22 April for the 45th time – is occasion enough to remind us of the importance of directing attention to the world we live in. How do we as a globally operating company assume responsibility for our planet, and how can you join in?
Good for our planet – anyone can write that on their products. But how do you make sure that the values close to your heart are being adhered to by your contractual partners as well? There are initiatives and associations that have committed to the good cause of improving conditions in production countries in a decent and dignified way.
Most of our suppliers are members of one of these organisations. Companies committing to the OEKO-TEX®-Standard are obliged to remain within the limits of pH-values, heavy metals, carcinogenic substances and other harmful properties and additives when manufacturing their products. The ISO 14001, a norm which several of our partners have subscribed to, sets a new limit for reducing emissions, waste and effluent water in place. And in order to receive a REACH seal, suppliers need to reduce the use of chemicals. Other initiatives such as the Fair Wear Foundation, WRAP, and Fairtrade have a keen eye for topics such as dignified work conditions, appropriate remuneration for producers as well as a process-oriented and sustainable approach. This is how we make sure that big words are followed by big deeds.
Next to an environmentally sound lifestyle and applying sane reason, you can support the good cause by printing your designs primarily on products stemming from manufacturers who hold quality seals. The organic T-shirts and hoodies for (women / men) by Continental Clothing are produced by means of renewable energy sources and the fabrics stem from organic cotton. For kids, we put an emphasis on sound organic products with only the highest quality. It’s important to put a concerted effort into passing the planet to the next generations in the best possible way to see them grow up safe and sound. This is why our baby bodysuits, bibs, and kids T-shirts are all produced in an environmentally friendly way. To demonstrate more awareness when doing the shopping, our tote bags are produced with wind and solar energy sources.
How do you commit yourself to the cause of our planet? Can you share a few tips or valuable advice with us that help make our everyday life more environmentally friendly? We look forward to your feedback below this post.