Our Efforts
As a small business, Salty Shore Apparel wants to prioritize ethics and sustainability across the board. We design all our products and utilize Printful to access sustainable DTG printing onto high-quality and eco-friendly clothing from Gildan and Comfort Colors. When searching for the best printing method to support our mission, Printful's DTG option was our first choice. We prioritize high-quality products which Comfort Colors' cotton tees and Gildan's cotton and recycled polyester blend hoodies are perfect for. For more questions about how we strive for a brand that puts quality, ethics, and sustainability first, contact us at ethics.saltyshore@gmail.com
Comfort Colors: For our Tee's, Salty Shore Apparel utilizes Comfort Colors because they prioritize sustainability in their manufacturing process. Comfort Colors use 100% ring-spun cotton, which ensures a higher-quality, longer-lasting product, reducing waste. They also focus on water conservation, using less water in the dyeing process compared to conventional methods. Comfort Colors' commitment to reducing their carbon footprint is evident in their use of eco-friendly dyes and sustainable packaging, making it a solid option for our environmentally friendly apparel. By choosing Comfort Colors, Salty Shore Apparel aligns with sustainable practices while offering high-quality products. To learn more about Comfort Colors' sustainability, click here.
Gildan: For our high-quality hoodies, we use Gildan, which sources, spins, knits, dyes, cuts, and sews fabric all within itself. Comfort Colors, which is owned by Gildan, is used for our 100% cotton tees, which ensure the same ethics and sustainability for all our clothes. In efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Gildan has utilized renewable energy sources such as steam and thermal energy in its factories. Any ash byproducts created are organic and recycled as fertilizer for local agricultural processes. They also use heat recovery to heat water for dyeing which allows for conservation of water and reduction of energy consumption. Within each aspect of the brand, fair wages, compensation, benefits, health, and safety are prioritized. Click the links to learn more about Gildan's efforts for ethics and sustainability.
Printful: Salty Shore Apparel utilizes Printful for our DTG printing, which only makes products once they're ordered rather than in bulk to avoid excess stock and reduce textile waste. High-quality materials and equipment allow products to last. They source local materials and eco-friendly products made from at least 70% organic, recycled, or biodegradable items. Packaging uses post-consumer-recycled plastic as well as information on how to properly recycle. Most items are free of animal products and PETA-Approved Vegan. Returned items are donated to local charities and offer damaged apparel to animal shelters. Printful is also committed to ensuring ethical and fair labor practices across operations. To learn more about Printful's sustainability and ethics efforts, click the links mentioned.
DTG: Direct-to-garment printing is utilized to give products a lightweight and soft feel. It allows for garments with crisp designs, vibrant colors, and long-lasting prints. DTG minimizes textile waste as products are printed on demand with no order minimums to keep sustainability in mind, making an eco-friendlier alternative to traditional screen printing. Want to learn more about DTG and how it differs from traditional screen printing? Click here to find out more.