Our Ethics

We've built Shirtworks around a long-term commitment to ethical and sustainable production. From the inks we use to the wages we pay, we believe responsible business is the only kind worth doing.

Our commitments

• Soil Association accredited — Europe's first printer recognised for organic and ethical production.
• Living Wage employer — every member of our team is paid at or above the Real Living Wage.
• Fair Wear Foundation — we work with manufacturers committed to safe, fair workplaces.
• Water-based inks wherever possible to reduce environmental impact.
• Recycled and organic garment options across our t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts.
• Local production — everything decorated in our Oxford workshop, reducing transport emissions.
• Reduced waste — accurate proofs, careful colour matching, and recycling of packaging materials.

Suppliers we trust

We work with garment suppliers who hold recognised ethical certifications: Stanley/Stella (Fair Wear, GOTS, OEKO-TEX), Continental Clothing (GOTS, organic cotton), and others. Many of our garments carry Fair Wear, GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, or WRAP certification.

Sustainable garment options

• Organic cotton t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts
• Recycled polyester and recycled cotton garments
• Low-impact dyed fabrics that use less water and fewer chemicals
• Vegan-friendly garments with no animal-derived materials

Read about our sustainable t-shirt printing approach or our mission statement.