About Mantis
Mantis World is a British fashion textile brand, founded in the United Kingdom, focused on premium brandwear for fashion labels, agencies and brand clients. Headquartered in Wokingham, Berkshire. In the market Mantis is positioned between classic promotional wear (Fruit of the Loom, Gildan) and premium eco brands (Stanley/Stella, Continental). All main models are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified; the brand is also GOTS-, OCS 100- and PETA-Approved Vegan certified. The focus is clearly on cut quality, fine single jersey and a thoughtful women's range with its own cut.
Key facts at a glance:
- Manufacturer: Mantis World Ltd. (Wokingham, United Kingdom)
- Founded: 2000
- Market position: British fashion lead between promo and designer streetwear
- Certifications: OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS, OCS 100, RCS Blended, PETA-Approved Vegan
- Manufacturer website: mantisworld.com
- Main product lines: Superstar T-Shirt M68, Essential Hoodie M03, Women's Superstar M69
Mantis × Category — Jump straight to your product
Mantis covers the following categories at ShirtStore:
- 👕 Mantis T-Shirts printed — Superstar M68, Women's Loose Fit, long sleeves for fashion labels
- 🧥 Mantis Hoodies printed — Essential M03, Heavy Hoodie for premium crew wear
- 👔 Mantis Polos printed — modern polos for creative agencies and design studios
Brand Story — British Design Meets EU Finishing Standard
Mantis World was founded in the United Kingdom to close a concrete gap in the B2B textile market: high-quality T-shirts and hoodies with modern cut, priced between classic promotional wear (Fruit of the Loom, Gildan) and premium eco brands (Stanley/Stella, Continental). The claim: fabrics that don't look like "promotional gifts" but are worn as lifestyle pieces.
Today Mantis is firmly established in the European fashion-label and brandwear scene. Production runs through controlled partner facilities, all main models are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. Mantis World is GOTS- and OCS-100-certified — the supply chain is audited by Control Union. The brand's focus is clearly on cut quality and hand-feel: fine single jersey, modern tailoring lines, thoughtful women's range with own cuts rather than just "unisex small".
Core Range — The Most Important Mantis Models
Mantis Superstar T-Shirt (M68) — The Fashion-Label Classic
180 g/m², fine single jersey from ring-spun cotton, slim modern cut. One of the best DTG foundations on the market. Very popular for fashion-label drops, brand merchandise and agency crew wear.
Mantis Essential Hoodie (M03) — The Soft All-Rounder
300 g/m² cotton-polyester blend (80/20), brushed inner fleece, classic hooded cut. Ideal for medium-run drops or as employee hoodie for tech start-ups.
Mantis Heavy Hoodie — Premium Streetwear Variant
380 g/m² premium hoodie with particularly dense inner fleece, heavy fall, high-quality drawstrings. When the look should be "designer streetwear" rather than "promo hoodie".
Mantis Women's Loose Fit Tee — Own Women's Cut
Loose women's cut with contemporary oversized look, ring-spun cotton, soft hand-feel. Mantis has developed an own pattern here — shorter shoulder seam, lightly fitted, modern hem line.
Mantis Sweater (M77) — The Mid-Weight Classic
280 g/m² sweat fabric, classic crew-neck sweater, loose cut. Popular with agency crews and event wear when a sweater rather than hoodie is required.
Advantages of Mantis
- Modern-fit cuts — slim, contemporary, doesn't look like promotional wear
- Very soft hand-feel — fine single jersey, ring-spun cotton on top models
- Own women's range — explicit women's cuts, no "unisex small" workaround
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — harmful-substance tested, skin-friendly
- GOTS, OCS 100, RCS Blended, OEKO-TEX, PETA-Approved Vegan — certified standards for organic cotton, recycled materials and vegan processing
- Top for DTG and DTF printing — fine surface, brilliant print quality
- Price point below Stanley/Stella — premium look without organic-premium surcharge
Finishing Recommendation
- Digital Print (DTG) — best choice for Superstar T and Women's Loose Fit. Photo motifs, gradients, small runs sit brilliantly.
- DTF Print — very good for multicolour designs on dark hoodies and sweaters.
- Embroidery — possible on hoodies, sweaters and long sleeves; on fine T-shirts DTG is more economical.
- Screen print — economical from 50 pieces.
Volume discount for Mantis
Tiered for all Mantis 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 fashion labels, creative agencies, festivals and designer drops.
Use Cases
Fashion Labels and Streetwear Brands
Independent fashion labels use Superstar T, Heavy Hoodie and long sleeves as base for their own drops — modern look, calculable margin, DTG-ready for photo prints. Typically in runs of 50-250 pieces per model and colour.
Creative Agencies and Design Studios
Advertising agencies, design studios and PR firms prefer Mantis as crew wear because the cuts look more lifestyle than promotional shirt. Stanley/Stella is the eco alternative, Mantis the more relaxed-priced variant with similar premium appearance. More at Business Clients.
Festivals, Premium Bands and Event Merchandise
Mantis Heavy Hoodie is a recurring classic for premium event merch — festival crews, bands with own merch stand, designer-market exhibitors.
