OUR VALUES
fair – high quality – nice
We are convinced that fairness should be fundamental in all areas of life:
FAIR TO NATURE, WHICH GIFTS US SO MUCH.
FAIR TO THE PEOPLE WHO PRODUCE SOMETHING FOR US.
FAIR TO THE ENVIRONMENT WE LIVE IN.
That's why many of our sustainable textiles are FairWear certified, and most of them are even GOTS certified. We have high standards for our production chain. We work with sustainable printing colors and materials, which we select with great care and with environmental considerations in mind. Our partners, among the most innovative in the industry, are chosen very deliberately. We are committed to meeting your needs within an environmentally responsible framework and encourage others to act consciously, sustainably, and ethically.
Most of our screen printing techniques are GOTS certified, which allows us to produce fully certified and high-quality shirts. If you want to offer and promote textiles with the GOTS label, a few requirements need to be considered. We’re happy to discuss the details with you in a call or during a visit to our printing facility.
Feel free to reach out!
What the seals stand for
GOTS Certificate
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a leading international standard for the processing of textiles made from organically produced natural fibers. It defines both the environmental requirements throughout the entire textile production chain and the corresponding social criteria. Key Aspects of GOTS • Identification and traceability of organic material in the product • Definition of permitted and excluded chemical additives • Environmental management criteria • Requirements for social responsibility in the company according to ILO criteria Only textile products that consist of at least 70% organically produced natural fibers can be certified according to GOTS. All chemical additives used, such as dyes and auxiliaries, must meet certain environmental and toxicological criteria-
FairWearFoundation
The FairWear Foundation campaigns worldwide for fair and humane working conditions in the textile and clothing industry. It ensures that social standards are upheld and continuously improves the situation of workers in production countries. Key Focus Areas of the Fair Wear Foundation • No forced labor • No child labor • No discrimination in the workplace • Freedom of association • Right to collective bargaining • Payment of a living wage salary • Safe working conditions • Legally binding employment contract • Reasonable and regulated working hours The FairWear Foundation adds a social dimension to sustainability in order to guarantee fair working conditions.
Zero Waste Helden
The “Zero Waste Helden” project is committed to a sustainable future by promoting waste prevention, reduction, and recycling. The goal: a Zero Waste City, where resources are used responsibly. Focus of the project • Promoting conscious waste management • Providing concrete tips and strategies for waste prevention • Inspiring examples from pioneers Everyone can participate: private individuals, companies, municipalities, and the city administration. And we’re proud to be part of it!
What matters most to us is that the prints we produce are of high quality and extremely durable.
You’re happy because your print lasts a long time, we’re happy because we get to follow our passion, and the environment is happy too.
What we’ve implemented so far
TEXTILES
Textiles made from organic cotton, regular cotton, or certified viscose are preferred (ideally GOTS certified)
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We advise our customers to avoid pure polyester textiles as much as possible. Advantages and disadvantages are weighed up in the overall context
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Textiles that are no longer needed and are unprinted and in good condition are donated to a social department store
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Misprints, production waste, and leftover materials are first used as print samples (second use) and then cut up and repurposed as cleaning cloths (third use)
PRINT SHOP
We have obtained GOTS certification (organic certificate)
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We use as little spray adhesive as possible in production. Most of the work is done with sticky silicone mats, which are regularly cleaned of textile residues using a coarse sponge
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We use paper tape
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We prefer water-based paint systems
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All fluorescent tubes have been replaced with LED tubes
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We use environmentally friendly and as sustainable as possible cleaning agents
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Since 2024, we have a photovoltaic system on the roof, supplying most of our electricity needs
KITCHEN
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Instead of paper towels: washable cloths
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Instead of bottled drinking water: filtered tap water
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Food is purchased as unpackaged and organic as possible
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Necessary kitchen utensils or appliances are bought second-hand whenever possible
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Everything that is compostable is composted in our own compost system
BATHROOM
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We no longer use wet wipes
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Bar soap instead of liquid soap
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Towels instead of paper towels
PACKAGING
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Incoming packaging and filler materials are kept and reused whenever possible
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We do not offer individually wrapped items in single-use plastic
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For online sales, we provide our customers with plastic-free cardboard packaging, made in Bavaria
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Plastic waste is collected in a self-sewn, reusable bag
OFFICE
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We’ve moved a lot to digital to save paper
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Prints are done double-sided (duplex printing)
We ship using climate-neutral GOGREEN service. Additionally, we aim to avoid plastic entirely and make sure to reuse our shipping boxes and all packaging materials whenever possible.
Our business account is with EthikBank, which follows clear ethical and ecological criteria, contributing to a responsible and sustainable economy.