Stanley/Stella Aims For Positive Change In The Apparel Industry As They Promote A Sustainable Textile Supply Chain
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Since its launch in 2012, Stanley / Stella has focused on simplicity, highlighting the essence of the garment.
They are an innovative Belgian apparel company producing premium clothing for printing and decorating and our goal is to contribute to a fully sustainable supply chain.
The driving force of its founder Jean Chabert: to break codes, be a game changer who reinvents fashion for a better world.
They want to inspire positive change through our collections and partners from our communities, offering products that respect people, the environment and the customers.
They aim at producing more authentic and more responsible clothes that you are proud to wear and sell. Pieces that initiate change in the textile industry, made in a more human, ethical and ecological way.
From day one, they have chosen to use only 100% organic cotton, grown from seeds that have not been genetically modified (non-GMO) and cultivated without the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
They initially sourced all their organic cotton from India, but since 2021 they have diversified our sourcing to include suppliers in other countries such as Turkey.
Globally, only a very small portion of the cotton produced annually is organic.
Cultivating organic cotton ensures that no harmful chemicals flow into the soil or into adjoining rivers, lakes or seas.
This means that the water used for organic farming is not considered as lost water, as it can be used again and can safely return to the soil and other water sources.
The overall positive effect on water, soil and biodiversity means that the well-being and livelihood of cotton farmers and their communities is respected and protected.
Their website show their commitments and the steps they are taking to improve their supply chain for a healthier planet and happier people.
Stanley Stella Philosophy
We like to ‘say what we do and do what we say’, as we believe that sustainability is first and foremost a question of commitment and transparency.
Through the report, we provide insights into the complex challenges associated with the textile industry, how we tackle those challenges, and what our future aspirations are.
At Stanley/Stella, we have some ambitious plans for which the road ahead will be long and winding.
We are striving to provide workers in our partner factories (i.e. our Tier 1 suppliers) with a living wage and are working to reduce our carbon footprint across our supply chain.
Furthermore, we are excited to share the Stanley/Stella Charter, which will be our guiding framework towards operating as a responsible company in the garment industry.”
