We partner with a range of trusted, industry-leading suppliers to offer you high-quality, long-lasting products. These brands are selected not only for product quality but also for their commitment to sustainability, ethical production, and consistent sizing. We aim to ensure ethical and responsible practices in our value chain, so we know exactly where our products and materials come from, making sure they meet our highest safety and quality standards.
Safety and traceability don’t stop at materials. We ensure products are free from harmful chemicals, confirm items are produced under ethical conditions, and track the exact origin of key products, offering merchants full transparency about where and how they’re made.
We’ve also introduced our supplier Code of Conduct that reflects our ambitions for ethical, transparent, and environmentally responsible business, while setting clear expectations for all suppliers we’re doing business with. Strict adherence to the Supplier Code of Conduct is mandatory.
This guide provides an overview of the most popular brands in the Printful catalog and their specific environmental and ethical certifications.
Bella + Canvas
Known for soft, durable tees in a wide range of sizes and colors. Their airlume combed and ring-spun cotton ensures comfort, and their eco-conscious manufacturing aims to reshape fast fashion.
The cutting process is optimized to use the maximum amount of fabric possible. Their dye house is bluesign® certified and was the first dye house in the USA to use only bluesign® approved dyes, chemicals, and softeners, guaranteeing its fabrics do not contain hazardous chemicals or environmentally harmful substances and are less impactful on the environment and people. They received a Fair Labor Accreditation to protect workers' rights, also in their supply chain.
Gildan
A staple for everyday basics, like t-shirts and hoodies, offered in both classic and modern fits. Gildan is part of the Genuine Responsibility® program, which focuses on reducing water usage and using renewable energy. 77.3% of cotton was sourced through sustainable programs in 2024. They are ISO 45001 certified at five facilities where more than 50,000 employees are employed (an international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems).
Cotton Heritage
This US-based brand delivers premium loungewear that’s great for DTG and embroidery. Their minimalist hoodies and sweatpants are built to last and designed for comfort. They are a mill-direct, WRAP-Certified company that is committed to creating ethically produced garments with superior printability.
Stanley/Stella
This Belgian brand creates soft, durable clothing from 100% organic cotton and recycled materials. All their products are certified by Global Organic Textile Standard(GOTS) for organic cotton or Global Recycled Standard (GRS) for recycled cotton, recycled polyester, and recycled nylon. They are also OEKO-TEX certified, ensuring no chemical substances that are harmful to human health and the environment are present in their products and guaranteeing compliance with the EU REACH regulation. Stanley/Stella is PETA-Approved, which means they do not conduct or commission any animal tests on finished products. Stanley/Stella focuses on ethical manufacturing and long-lasting apparel.
Econscious
As the name suggests, this brand is all about sustainability. All products are PETA-approved vegan and GOTS-certified, with materials like organic cotton and recycled fibers. As members of 1% For The Planet, they donate 1% of every retail sale to support the work of environmental nonprofit organizations.
Champion
A streetwear icon, Champion is celebrated for durable, trend-forward athleisure styles. One of their standout features is the "reverse weave" technique—a knitted construction that resists shrinkage and helps garments hold their shape over time.
Champion apparel provides an excellent surface for customization; whether you use DTG, DTFlex, or embroidery, these products are designed to showcase your designs with a premium feel.
Next Level
Known for their variety of styles and fabric blends, Next Level offers soft cotton fabrics and innovative blends, tanks, and jackets. They also have a strong commitment to responsible sourcing, and their factories are WRAP-certified. They are pursuing Fair Labor Accreditation and partner with Better Work on a factory, national and international level to improve working conditions and respect labor rights for workers.
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