Social Responsibility & Sustainability
Being a responsible company is not an easy feat. It demands dedication, perseverance, patience and unyielding commitment.
Safe and fair work practises
Sustainable Business
SunSmart
We are proud of the ethical businesses that we conduct, including using suppliers that adhere to the WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) accreditation or the SA8000:2014 Standard accreditation. Both ensure that audits are conducted on our suppliers so that they adhere to meeting the criteria of correct work practices including fair wages, work and safety and workloads.
Being a socially responsible business is a pillar of our established business. We are dedicated to operating with a progressive mindset to do good for the world and conduct business with a reduced carbon footprint.
We work with organisations both nationally and internationally to bring our clients their uniforms. When seeking suppliers, we always aim to partner with companies that work with lower emissions, renewable energy and source environmentally safe materials.
It is key that businesses do their bit too by continually looking for ways to improve operations to better the environmental footprint. Reviewing our processes we have nominated small changes that have had a big impact on our social responsibility.
Continual education on new practices will help move us forward in their commitment to be progressive and socially responsible businesses.
As a schoolwear provider, we fully understand the importance of a SunSmart uniform. The fabrics we adopt are closely woven, offering more protection and made from cotton, cotton/polyester and polyester. In addition, design options are promoted using darker coloured fabrics with the understanding of the overall branding outcome of the school. We are always mindful that the uniform has to be contemporary and wearable, so we ensure that the fabric has moisture-wicking capabilities and is breathable.
With our wardrobe approach, we engage schools to offer a uniform range that covers the SunSmart recommendations, such as collar polo, rear high neck t-shirts, full-length polo/t-shirt and long shorts. In addition, we design and manufacture headwear to cover all SunSmart aspects from Broad-brimmed hats, Legionnaire hats, Bucket hats and Caps. Most schools that we work with, mandate hats/caps must be worn at all times outside.
Social responsibility programs
Utilising 100% recycled polyester (PET) fabrics and trims when possible
Reviewing our packaging detail and reducing single use plastic by up to 85% on orders and using sustainable packing where possible.
Encouraging our partner schools to recycle and resell second hand uniforms.
Choosing freight options with lower emissions