{"id":34610,"date":"2025-03-07T18:27:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T17:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/eco-friendly-corporate-clothing-gots-certified-clothing\/"},"modified":"2025-03-14T13:16:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T12:16:55","slug":"eco-friendly-corporate-clothing-gots-certified-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/eco-friendly-corporate-clothing-gots-certified-clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-friendly corporate clothing: GOTS-certified clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Companies are increasingly choosing, and should be choosing, eco-friendly corporate clothing in the face of sustainability and a positive image. GOTS-certified clothing is a guarantee of ethical production and minimal impact on the environment, which is important for both employees and customers. Let&#8217;s take a look at why it&#8217;s worth investing in printed corporate clothing that meets environmental standards, how to consciously choose promotional clothing and which eco-certifications are worth considering for corporate fashion that complies with ESG and corporate social responsibility principles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/eco-friendly-corporate-clothing-gots-certified-clothing\/#ecology-in-corporate-fashion-%e2%80%93-why-is-it-so-important\" >Ecology in corporate fashion &#8211; why is it so important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/eco-friendly-corporate-clothing-gots-certified-clothing\/#what-is-gots-certification-and-why-should-you-choose-it\" >What is GOTS certification and why should you choose it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/eco-friendly-corporate-clothing-gots-certified-clothing\/#eco-friendly-corporate-clothing-%e2%80%93-how-to-approach-the-subject-responsibly\" >Eco-friendly corporate clothing &#8211; how to approach the subject responsibly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/eco-friendly-corporate-clothing-gots-certified-clothing\/#eco-friendly-corporate-clothing-vs-esg\" >Eco-friendly corporate clothing vs ESG<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ecology-in-corporate-fashion-%e2%80%93-why-is-it-so-important\"><\/span>Ecology in corporate fashion &#8211; why is it so important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Environmental awareness is actually growing in every industry, hence corporate apparel is no exception.  <strong>More and more companies are opting for eco-friendly corporate apparel, which not only emphasizes professionalism, but also demonstrates a responsible approach to the environment, thus giving companies an image boost.  <\/strong>That&#8217;s why environmental certifications such as GOTS are crucial here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eco-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/kategoria-produktow\/odziez\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/kategoria-produktow\/odziez\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">corporate apparel<\/a> is not only a matter of material, but also of the entire production process &#8211; from sourcing raw materials, to sewing, to printing and distribution<\/strong>. Companies that choose printed promotional clothing with eco-certificates can stand out in the market and attract customers and employees for whom corporate social responsibility, or CSR, and care for the environment are key values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/quote-your-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quote your eco clothing order<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-gots-certification-and-why-should-you-choose-it\"><\/span>What is GOTS certification and why should you choose it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Certyfikat_GOTS_nowe_logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"GOTS organic clothing\" class=\"wp-image-34584 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Certyfikat_GOTS_nowe_logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Certyfikat_GOTS_nowe_logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Certyfikat_GOTS_nowe_logo-122x122.png 122w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Certyfikat_GOTS_nowe_logo-56x56.png 56w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Certyfikat_GOTS_nowe_logo-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Certyfikat_GOTS_nowe_logo.png 312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>GOTS, or <strong>Global Organic Textile Standard <\/strong>, is one of the world&#8217;s most rigorous and prestigious organic certifications. <strong>It signifies that a textile product has been made from at least 70% organic fibers, and that the entire production process meets strict environmental and social standards.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the benefits of choosing GOTS-certified clothing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ecology<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/thematic_categories\/eco-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/kategoria-tematyczna\/eco\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eco clothing made from certified fabrics<\/a> reduces water consumption, energy consumption and eliminates harmful chemicals.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safe for skin<\/strong><br>The absence of toxic dyes and chemicals makes printed corporate clothing safe even for those with sensitive skin.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ethical production<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/gots.pl\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/gots.pl\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GOTS certification <\/a>ensures that the garments have been produced under dignified working conditions, without the use of child labor.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Durability and quality<\/strong><br>GOTS-certified garments are distinguished by their durability, which means less resource consumption and less textile waste in the long run.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-735x490.jpg\" alt=\"Organic cotton t-shirt, organic logo corporate clothing\" class=\"wp-image-34604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-122x81.jpg 122w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>At GOTS-certified MerchUp, you will buy, among other things, fully personalized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/product-category\/clothing\/t-shirts\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/kategoria-produktow\/odziez\/koszulki\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">T-shirts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/product-category\/clothing\/hoodies\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/kategoria-produktow\/odziez\/bluzy\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sweatshirts<\/a> <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eco-friendly-corporate-clothing-%e2%80%93-how-to-approach-the-subject-responsibly\"><\/span>Eco-friendly corporate clothing &#8211; how to approach the subject responsibly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/eco-clothing-at-merchup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eco-friendly corporate apparel<\/a> that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/sustainable-apparel-manufacturing-fashionable-trend-or-essential-necessity-in-corporate-apparel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">has been sustainably produced <\/a>is not only a matter of raw materials, but of the entire approach to the production and use of clothing in a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. rely on local organic clothing manufacturers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Producing in local sewing factories, as MerchUp does, significantly reduces the carbon footprint<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/about-us\/#eco\">(see MerchUp&#8217;s 2023 carbon footprint report<\/a>). A shorter delivery route means less fuel consumption and reduced carbon emissions. What&#8217;s more, local production means greater control over quality and working conditions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, at MerchUp, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/how-to-reduce-packaging-consumption-when-shipping-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we also reduce packaging consumption when shipping sample packs <\/a>to our clients and customers!  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-735x490.jpg\" alt=\"Local manufacturers of organic corporate clothing\" class=\"wp-image-34599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-122x81.jpg 122w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. selection of suitable materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials should be environmentally friendly, biodegradable and certified.  <strong>Eco-friendly corporate apparel is often based on organic cotton, linen or tencel. Dyes and prints are also important &#8211; it is best to choose advertising garments printed using an environmentally friendly method. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. the manifest origin of the products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more companies and consumers are paying attention to where clothing comes from. <strong>Transparency in production avoids so-called <a href=\"https:\/\/pl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Greenwashing\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pl.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Greenwashing\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">greenwashing, or dishonest green<\/a> marketing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See how corporate clothing is produced in a local sewing room:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Jak wygl\u0105da produkcja odzie\u017cy w lokalnej szwalni? | MerchUp\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AzZGUSxB_7A?start=101&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. selection of actually useful products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s not a matter of ordering a large quantity of promotional apparel that will end up in the closet and never be worn, or worse, end up in the garbage right away!<\/strong>  It is better to bet on corporate clothing for employees that is comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and willingly worn. In this way, personalized clothing actually fulfills its function instead of generating unnecessary waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/quote-your-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get a free visualization<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. use of environmentally certified clothing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/about-us\/#eco\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/o-nas\/#eco\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eco certifications such as GOTS are not the only indicator of eco-friendly<\/a> clothing. Also worth noting: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OEKO-TEX Standard 100<\/strong>, which means the fabric is free of harmful chemicals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fair Trade<\/strong>, which guarantees fair working conditions and fair wages for workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cradle to Cradle<\/strong>, which certifies garments designed to be recycled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bluesign\u00ae<\/strong>, which refers to the responsible production of textiles with minimal environmental impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eco-friendly-corporate-clothing-vs-esg\"><\/span>Eco-friendly corporate clothing vs ESG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>More and more companies are pursuing sustainability and adhering to the principles of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), or responsible environmental, social, and governance.  <strong>Eco-friendly corporate apparel fits perfectly with these values, which can be crucial in building a company&#8217;s image.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember that you can also have an ecological approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/product-category\/accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">advertising products<\/a> like all sorts of gadgets that will diversify your company&#8217;s merch.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1-735x490.jpg\" alt=\"Grass notes, eco notes\" class=\"wp-image-34594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1-122x81.jpg 122w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>You can bet, for example, on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/products\/eco-en\/notebook-from-the-grass\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/produkty\/biuro\/notatniki\/notes-z-trawy\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an eco-friendly grass notebook<\/a>!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Eco-friendly corporate apparel is not just a passing trend, but the future of the textile industry. Choosing GOTS-certified apparel allows companies to combine care for the environment with high quality and ethical production. By opting for printed corporate apparel from a proven promotional apparel manufacturer, companies can not only minimize their impact on the environment, but also build a positive brand image in line with ESG principles.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- .single-content__left -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- .single-content-row -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- .container -->\n\n<aside class=\"merchup-block-cta\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Any question?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Contact us<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/quote-your-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Send a message<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/aside>\n<div class=\"container\">\n\t<div class=\"single-content-row row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"single-content__left col-md-6 col-md-offset-1 col-lg-offset-2\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is eco-friendly clothing a fad or an obligation for brands?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":34581,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[308,312],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-clothing","category-eco-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34610"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34610\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34887,"href":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34610\/revisions\/34887"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.merchup.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}