About B&C Collection
B&C Collection is a Belgian textile brand and one of the leading European manufacturers of printable promotional and workwear textiles. The parent (The Cotton Group) is headquartered in Waterloo, Belgium. The B&C Collection brand was created in 1997 and is B Corp-certified. Today the brand covers three worlds: modern streetwear (Inspire organic line), pragmatic standard promo (B&C Standard) and robust workwear (B&C Pro).
Key facts at a glance:
- Manufacturer: The Cotton Group / B&C Collection (Waterloo, Belgium)
- Founded: 1997 (B&C Collection brand)
- Market position: European B2B lead with Made-in-Europe bonus
- Certifications: OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS (Inspire line), Fair Wear Foundation
- Manufacturer website: bc-collection.eu
- Main product lines: Inspire (organic), B&C Standard, B&C Pro (workwear), Open Hood
B&C × Category — Jump straight to your product
B&C Collection covers the following categories at ShirtStore:
- 👕 B&C T-Shirts printed — Exact 190, Inspire (organic), workwear tees
- 🧥 B&C Hoodies printed — Hooded Sweat, Open Hood for crew wear and fashion labels
- 👔 B&C Polos printed — Safran, Heavymill, ID.001 for corporate crews and hospitality
- 🎽 B&C Sweatshirts printed — Set-In Sweat for crew wear
Brand story — the Belgian all-rounder
The B&C Collection brand was created in 1997 and is today one of the leading European brands for printable textiles. The brand belongs to the Belgian The Cotton Group, headquartered in Waterloo. B&C Collection is B Corp-certified.
The brand strategy is clear: B&C wants to be the pragmatic middle ground between pure premium eco-brands and cheap mainstream stock. The range covers three clear worlds — modern Inspire (with an organic line), pragmatic B&C standard, and robust B&C Pro workwear. This makes B&C the choice for customers who want to combine good value-for-money with European production standards.
In the B2B segment, B&C is particularly strong because the brand is consistently available in volume, fabric quality is reproducible, and finishing techniques (screen printing, embroidery, DTG) have been optimised for decades.
Core range — the most important B&C lines
Inspire line — modern organic look
The Inspire line is B&C's answer to the eco trend. Tees, polos and hoodies from GOTS-certified organic cotton, modern cuts, soft handfeel. Popular among streetwear brands and eco-aware companies looking for a strong value-for-money ratio without moving up to the Stanley/Stella premium tier. More on the organic variant under organic cotton.
B&C Pro — robust workwear
B&C Pro is the brand's workwear line. Tees, polos, sweaters and jackets with reinforced stress points, robust fabrics and considered details (reinforced seams, dense knits, durable buttons). Ideal for trades, construction and industrial applications.
Open Hood — the classic hoodie without drawstrings
Open Hood is the drawstring-free hoodie variant that has become standard in many sectors with safety requirements (gastronomy, care, industry). Robust 280-300 g/m² quality, good embroidery performance.
Sport line
Performance textiles for sports clubs and service teams: breathable tees and polos with a polyester share, combined with cotton comfort.
Standard tees
Classic tees like Exact 190 and Exact 150, solid mid-tier, broadly applicable for club shirts and event tees with screen printing.
B&C polos (ID.001, Safran, Heavymill)
Various polo lines for service teams: light polos for summer, Heavymill for heavy-duty use in hospitality and gastronomy.
B&C benefits at a glance
- Made in Belgium (partly) — European production standard with a traceable supply chain.
- Robust workwear line — B&C Pro is one of the best workwear lines in the B2B mid-tier.
- Organic line available — Inspire models from GOTS organic cotton.
- Modern silhouette — more contemporary than FOTL, priced below Stanley/Stella.
- Good embroidery results — the dense knits of the B&C Pro line deliver top embroidery quality.
- Broad availability — fast lead times from European warehousing.
Finishing recommendation — what works on B&C?
The robust fabrics and modern aesthetic make B&C particularly compatible with:
- Screen printing — standard recommendation for medium to large runs. The firm fabrics absorb plastisol colours very well.
- Embroidery — the dense knits of the Pro line and hoodies are ideal for logo embroidery. High-quality look for workwear and service polos.
- DTG printing — very good results on the Inspire line, because the organic cotton is finely woven.
- DTF printing — universally usable, especially on workwear models with a higher polyester share.
- Flex printing — popular for club shirts and service polos with name lettering.
Volume discount for B&C Collection
Tiered for all B&C models at ShirtStore:
| Quantity | Discount |
|---|---|
| from 3 pcs | 3 % |
| from 20 pcs | 10 % |
| from 50 pcs | 15 % |
| from 100 pcs | 25 % |
| from 200 pcs | 30 % |
| from 500 pcs | 32 % |
Free shipping from 100 pcs. Bulk orders above 500 pcs: please use the bulk inquiry — we calculate individually for trades, hospitality, fashion labels and resellers.
Use-cases — who buys B&C?
Trades and industry
Trades and industry order B&C Pro workwear for their teams. Reinforced tees, robust polos, durable jackets — combined with embroidered company logos, a proven standard solution. Typical quantities are 25 to 100 per order.
Hospitality and gastronomy
Hospitality and gastronomy use the B&C polo lines (Heavymill, Safran) as service uniforms. Embroidered with the hotel logo, in several colours per hotel hierarchy. Open Hood hoodies are also popular for kitchen crews and breakfast teams.
Streetwear brands and fashion labels
Fashion labels use the Inspire line and the standard tees as the basis for their own brand collections. The modern aesthetic, strong value-for-money and high print quality (DTG, DTF) make B&C an attractive alternative to Stanley/Stella when margin matters more than absolute premium ambition.
Material specification table — the key B&C models
| Model | Article no. | Fabric weight | Fibre content | Cut | Colours | Size range | Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exact 190 tee | TU03T | 190 g/m² | 100 % cotton | Classic unisex | 30+ | XS–5XL | 40 °C, inside out |
| Exact 150 tee | TU01T | 150 g/m² | 100 % cotton | Classic light | 20 | S–3XL | 40 °C, inside out |
| Inspire T Men (organic) | TM042 | 155 g/m² | 100 % organic cotton (GOTS) | Modern, slimmer | 18 | XS–3XL | 30 °C, inside out |
| Inspire T Women (organic) | TW043 | 155 g/m² | 100 % organic cotton (GOTS) | Tailored | 14 | XS–2XL | 30 °C, inside out |
| B&C Pro tee | TUC01 | 200 g/m² | 100 % cotton (reinforced) | Classic boxy | 12 | S–4XL | 60 °C, industrial wash compatible |
| B&C Pro Heavy Polo | PUC11 | 230 g/m² | 100 % cotton (piqué) | Classic | 10 | S–4XL | 60 °C, medium iron |
| ID.001 polo | PUI10 | 200 g/m² | 65 % cotton / 35 % polyester (piqué) | Classic | 18 | S–4XL | 40 °C, medium iron |
| Open Hood hoodie | WUI24 | 280 g/m² | 80 % cotton / 20 % polyester | Classic (no drawcord) | 14 | XS–3XL | 30 °C, inside out |
| Inspire Hoodie (organic) | WMI22 | 280 g/m² | 85 % organic cotton / 15 % polyester | Modern, slimmer | 10 | XS–2XL | 30 °C, inside out |
Source: B&C Collection spec sheets 2025 (The Cotton Group, Waterloo, Belgium). Live availability in the configurator.
Print method comparison — what works on B&C?
| Method | Min. quantity | Durability | Cost/pc 25 pcs | Cost/pc 100 pcs | Cost/pc 500 pcs | Suitable for | Not suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen print | 25 pcs | 80+ washes | approx. €4.40 | approx. €2.80 | approx. €1.80 | Exact 190, B&C Pro, single-colour logos, high volumes | photo motifs, polo piqué |
| Embroidery | 10 pcs | 100+ washes | approx. €7.90 | approx. €5.90 | approx. €4.40 | Pro Heavy Polo, ID.001 Polo, Open Hood, premium logos | photo motifs |
| DTG | 1 pc | 30–50 washes | approx. €6.90 | approx. €4.90 | not economical | Inspire organic line (photo motifs), streetwear drops | B&C Pro (reinforced fabric), polo piqué |
| DTF print | 1 pc | 50+ washes | approx. €5.40 | approx. €3.90 | approx. €2.40 | Open Hood, ID.001 Polo, multi-colour designs | very fine photo gradients |
| Flex print | 1 pc | 40 washes | approx. €5.90 | approx. €4.40 | approx. €3.40 | club names, school class names, jersey numbers | photo motifs |
Deeper dive: Screen print · Embroidery · Digital print · DTF print · Flex print.
Configurator workflow — a B&C order in 5 steps
- Pick the model. In the configurator, filter B&C, then Exact 190 (mass-market tee), Inspire T (organic line), Pro tee (workwear), Pro Heavy Polo (hospitality), ID.001 (mid-range polo), Open Hood (drawcord-free hoodie) or Inspire Hoodie (organic hoodie).
- Calculate sizes and colours. Workwear models to 4XL, Inspire to 3XL. Quantity ladder: 3 % from 3 pcs, 25 % from 100 pcs, 32 % from 500 pcs.
- Upload the artwork. Vector SVG/PDF for embroidery (polo, hoodie), screen print (Exact 190, B&C Pro). For multi-logo layouts: free sponsor-layout service.
- Pick finishing. B&C Pro: embroidery for premium look, screen print for high volumes. Inspire organic: DTG for photo motifs, screen print for clean logos. Open Hood school hoodie: embroidery or flex print.
- Approve the preview. PDF preview. For school orders with DIN EN 14682 safety specification, the configurator automatically restricts selection to Open Hood (drawcord-free) — no accidental safety violation.
Experience cases — three typical B&C orders
Case 1 — Munich construction company, 85 B&C Pro tees with embroidery
A construction company in Munich ordered 85 Pro tees (TUC01) in hi-vis orange for the outdoor crew. Requirement: 60 °C industrial-wash compatible, robust against workshop daily use, embroidered company logo aesthetic. Finishing: embroidery left chest (logo three-colour, 8 cm) plus back (company lettering large, embroidered). Unit price at 85 pieces: €22.40 net (Pro tee from €9.90 + two-sided embroidery approx. €12.50). Delivery 14 working days. The Pro line holds up after industrial wash tests at 60 °C over 50 washes without embroidery damage.
Case 2 — Hamburg school support association, 120 Open Hood hoodies for graduating class
A school support association in Hamburg ordered 120 Open Hood hoodies (WUI24) in black for the graduating class. Requirement: DIN EN 14682 compliant (school regulation drawcord-free), class names on back. Finishing: embroidery left chest (school logo) plus flex print back (class names individually per hoodie). Unit price at 120 pieces: €32.40 net (Open Hood from €22.90 + single embroidery €4.00 + flex class name €5.50). Delivery 12 working days.
Case 3 — Lübeck streetwear fashion label, 60 Inspire hoodies as organic drop
A young streetwear label in Lübeck ordered 60 Inspire hoodies (WMI22) in olive heather for an eco drop. Requirement: GOTS certificate (wholesale compliance), DTG printing for photo-realistic design. Finishing: one-sided DTG print on back (photo-realistic image, four colours). Unit price at 60 pieces: €39.90 net (Inspire Hoodie from €27.90 + full-area DTG print approx. €12.00). GOTS certificate delivered as PDF. Delivery 11 working days.
What we do better than competitors
- Open Hood automatically in the school order path — for orders with school address or school-support-association label, the configurator automatically filters to drawcord-free models. No accidental DIN norm violation.
- GOTS certificate PDF automatically included — Inspire organic orders receive the current GOTS certificate as PDF with delivery. Important for wholesale partners and eco-brand audits.
- Free sponsor-layout service — club orders with sponsor back layouted free of charge. Industry standard €80–150.
- B&C Pro industrial-wash test in the spec sheet — we document for workwear runs the wash resistance after 60 °C × 50 washes with photo proof. You get verifiable data for internal compliance.
- Pro + Inspire mix in one order — Pro workwear tees (TUC01) and Inspire hoodies (WMI22) can be combined in one order with the same quantity ladder. Important for mixed businesses (workshop + consulting in one company).
What makes ShirtStore special
- From 1 piece — we finish single units too; quantity discounts start at 3 pieces.
- Made in EU — finishing in our own facility, fair conditions.
- 24-48h dispatch — order by 2 pm on weekdays, in production the next day.
- Trusted Shops verified — buyer protection and money-back guarantee.
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ShirtStore is your partner for B&C Collection textiles across Germany and Europe. We carry the entire B&C range — Inspire organic tees, Inspire polos, Inspire hoodies, B&C Pro workwear tees, B&C Pro Heavy polos, B&C Pro sweaters and jackets, Open Hood drawstring-free hoodies, Exact 190 and Exact 150 standard tees, ID.001 and Safran polos, Heavymill for hospitality — and finish directly in our EU facility with screen printing, embroidery, DTG, DTF, flex printing and transfer printing. The Made-in-Belgium origin, the robust B&C Pro workwear line and the GOTS-certified Inspire organic line make B&C the first choice for trades, industry, logistics, hospitality, gastronomy, service teams and streetwear brands. Whether embroidered Pro polos for hotel staff, embroidered workwear tees for construction businesses, DTG-printed Inspire hoodies for modern tech brands, or flex-printed club shirts — we deliver B&C in all available sizes XS to 5XL and all colours. B&C Collection ShirtStore — from robust workwear to modern organic streetwear.
