SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

ECO - ETHICAL - CIRCULAR

The magic is in the fabric - we make our pieces from GOTS Certified Organic Cotton for our t-shirts, Recycled Polyester for our swimwear and OKO-TEX Silks.  We use water-based, non-toxic dyes to adorn our fabrics. Each design is fitted to a range of body types to ensure a flattering form to invite more diversity to hold court with eco-fashion.  We ensure transparency on our factory floor with a third-party watchdog. And finally, we offset the funk as best as we can by planting trees.

  • 100% of our silk is non-toxic Oeko-Tex 100 Certified
  • 100% of our Organic Cotton is GOTS Certified
  • 70% of our polyester is GRS Recycled

Circular Offset

A non-profit organization dedicated to global reforestation, making it simple for businesses to offset their carbon emissions and contribute to environmental restoration by planting trees. One sale = one tree planted.

Clean Packaging

Our packaging is plastic-free and made from 100% recycled paper products. Plus our tape and hangers use bio-based, non-toxic adhesives. Our garment bags are made from 30% recycled plastic and always get reused. It’s the best we could find, but we want it to be better. If anybody wants to work with us to develop even more magical packaging solutions, let’s chat.

OEKO-TEX SILKS

STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is an independent product certification label for textiles that have been tested for harmful substances, dyestuffs and chemicals that may pose a health or environmental risk. Holding Court holds STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® product class 1 certification, offering the highest level of assurance for all components of our clothing from the fabric through to threads, zips, buttons and labels. At Holding Court Inc our silks are 100% chemical free www.oeko-tex.com.

Global Organic Textile Standard

GOTS ensures that from the farmers onwards, every step of the supply chain is honouring organic and ethical practices. As a standard, its cohesiveness covers both social and environmental factors, making it a valuable certification to hold. All of our suppliers, from farm to factory, have to hold GOTS certifications. Each are audited separately, including us. However, only garments decorated by a GOTS certified processer can use the GOTS logo at their point of sale which is why we have removed the GOTS label in our garments, although they remain fully certified in accordance with the standard. Holding Court Inc is certified by Control Union under reference for the tshirts we use via Mantis World who uses 100% GOTS. CU811271.www.global-standard.org

Global Recycled Standard Certification

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a voluntary product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in a final product. The standard applies to the full supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, chemical content and labeling. GRS covers processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, trading and distribution of all products made with a minimum of 20% recycled material. It also sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. Holding Court Inc only uses synthetic fibers that hold a GRS Certificate and currently are 70% recycled.

The UN's Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action

The Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, initiated by the UN, seeks to tackle the damaging effects of the fashion industry on climate change. Waste, pollution, deforestation, toxicity in manufacture and carbon-fuelled supply chains combine to make fashion one of the most environmentally damaging industries, and reform is essential. Holding Court Inc has committed to implement the principles enshrined in the Charter and to work collaboratively with our peers and relevant stakeholders.www.unfccc.int

Circular Manufacturing

When you order from us, we make it for you. Made-to-order ensures less waste in the landfill and makes owning a Holding Court piece extra special when you shop on our online store. As we grow, we are committed to making small batches for larger retailers, and pay a living wage with our garment workers in Mexico.

We work with our suppliers to reuse or recycle any offcuts. Currently all reusable offcuts are made into scrunchies/tote bags, and we ensure all remaining offcuts are either recycled or donated.

Ethical Manufacturing

SEDEX - Supplier Ethical Data Exchange - is a global, not-for-profit organization that provides a platform for businesses to share ethical and responsible supply chain data, aiming to improve social and environmental performance and working conditions globally. We monitor the safety of our factory floor with transparency. Learn more here.

We expect all suppliers, to comply with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Standards, including freedom of association, effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, elimination of forced, compulsory or child labour, and elimination of discrimination in respect of employment. All suppliers must sign our Code of Conduct which addresses each of these standards. If these expectations are not met, we work with the supplier to improve in a short time frame; failing that, we will terminate the relationship. We visit our factories several times a year to check the workers are working in safe and healthy conditions, and that the supplier is complying with our Code of Conduct.

SEDEX

Ethical Code of Conduct 

  • Non-discrimination and equal opportunities

    Human rights are universal and belong to everyone equally regardless of, but not limited to: age, sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, culture, nationality, citizenship, language, religion, ideology, marital status, economic or social condition, type of occupation, degree of education, disability, pregnancy, and/or political or philosophical affiliation.

     

    All employees shall be treated with dignity and respect. No employee shall be subject to abuse, cruel or unusual disciplinary practices, discrimination in employment, or hiring based on race, religion, origin, political affiliation, union membership, sexual preference, age, gender, or pregnancy

     

    Employee development

     

    Partners shall ensure equal opportunities, freedom of association, and encourage each individual’s development, without unlawful interference, discrimination, retaliation, or harassment.

  • Labor Rights

    Forced labor

     

    The use of forced, bonded, prison, indentured, or compulsory labor in the production or manufacture of Printful products is prohibited. This includes modern forms of slavery, human trafficking, or withholding personal papers, work permits, personal identification, or compensation. It’s prohibited for factories to allow or require workers to pay employer, labor agent recruitment, or other fees for obtaining their employment. Workers shall not be subject to unreasonable restrictions of movement.

     

    Child labor

     

    The use of child labor is prohibited. No person shall be employed at an age which is below the applicable minimum legal age in the respective country Partners conduct their operations in.

  • Wages - Hours - Safety

    Wages and benefits

     

    Partners must comply with all applicable national and local wage laws, including minimum and overtime wage laws, or shall be consistent with the prevailing industry wage standards if they’re higher. Wages must be paid in a timely manner and wage deductions shall not be used as a disciplinary measure. Employee benefits shall be provided in accordance with national and local requirements.

     

    Working hours

     

    A workweek shall be restricted to 60 hours, including overtime, and workers shall have at least one day off every seven days, except in unusual or emergency situations. Forced overtime is not admissible.

     

    Health and safety

     

    Partners shall ensure that all employees have a healthy and safe environment (with access to clean drinking water and sanitary facilities) both in the workspace and in dormitories, where provided. Printful expects all Partners to educate their employees and promote awareness of health and safety, including issues surrounding fire prevention, emergency evacuation, proper use of safety equipment, basic first-aid, and the proper use and disposal of hazardous waste materials. Partners must provide reasonable accommodation to pregnant/nursing women to ensure a healthy and safe environment.
Facilities :Prol. 16 de Septiembre 51, Lazaro Cardenas, 53560 Naucalpan de Juárez, Méx.

SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING CARE

ONLY WASH AS NEEDED

Not only will you save water and detergent, your clothes will last way longer. Next time you don’t do laundry in a while, you’re not being lazy you’re just being a super good person.

When you can, skip the dryer

Line drying your clothes for just six months out of the year can eliminate up to 700 pounds of greenhouse gases annually. That’s the same energy as driving a Prius 1,800 miles, which is a super long road trip. Also hanging your clothes to dry looks super chic and Italian.

 

COLD

When you do the wash, set your washer to “cold” to save energy and help your clothes live a little longer (heat can break fibers down). Also, switching from hot water to cold or warm can help prevent 500 lbs of CO2 from entering the atmosphere every year. That’s the same energy as a 30-minute blow dry twice a week for a year. Pass the round brush.

 

SPOT CLEANER


If it’s only dirty in one teeny place, exercise that spot cleaner.

 

DENIM

Consider bagging and putting it in the freezer for a day or two - this will kill bacteria and odors, keep your jeans in better shape and is just a chill way to do laundry that your science teacher would have loved.

SYNTHETIC

 The Cora Ball is a pinecone-esque laundry ball that catches microfibres in the wash; the XFiltra, LINT Luv-R, and PlanetCare are filters that attach to the washing machine outflow, and a Guppy bag is a self-cleaning fabric bag made of a specially designed micro-filter material that you wash your clothes in.

Studies suggest that these products reduce microfibre releases to varying degrees. While the Ocean Conservancy working with the University of Toronto found the Cora Ball caught 26% of fibres in the machine, and the LINT Luv-R captured 86% of the rest, a recent peer-reviewed study from the University of Plymouth had different findings. XFiltra stood out, catching the most microfibres at 78%, while the Lint LUV-R and Planet Care filter systems trapped only 25% and 29% of fibres respectively. The stalks of the Cora Ball ensnared 31% of the fibres, though more than one ball could be used. The Guppy bag claims to reduce microfibre releases by 90%, but the same study mentioned above found it collected 54% of microfibres. While the number is significantly lower than projected, it is still the second-highest score, so worth looking into if you can’t fit a filter. 

DONATE & RECYCLE

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw away 68 pounds of clothing and textiles per person, per year. That’s almost enough to meet most airlines’ overweight luggage fee. Americans also donate or recycle less than 15% of clothing and shoes, though nearly all of it could be recycled or reused. Let’s get on this.

There are donation centers pretty much everywhere. Try your local Goodwill, Salvation Army, American Red Cross or Dress For Success (a non-profit organization that provides interview suits and career development for low-income women).