Question 1

What does GOTS certified mean?

Accepted Answer

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) audits the entire supply chain from organic cotton farming to the finished textile plus social standards. Strictest organic standard. At ShirtStore: Stanley/Stella and Continental Earth-Positive.

Question 2

What is the difference between OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and organic certification?

Accepted Answer

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 tests the finished textile for harmful substances (100 plus parameters). Organic certification (GOTS) audits cultivation, supply chain and social standards. Ideally both. Stanley/Stella and B&C Inspire combine GOTS organic with OEKO-TEX.

Question 3

Which brand offers the most sustainable textiles?

Accepted Answer

Stanley/Stella: GOTS organic, Fair Wear for years, RE line from rPET and recycled cotton, yearly audits. Continental Earth-Positive second top-tier brand. Mid-segment: B&C Inspire, FOTL Iconic.

Question 4

What does Fair Wear Foundation membership mean?

Accepted Answer

NGO audits working conditions in textile production: wages, working hours, freedom of association, safety. Member brands (Stanley/Stella, Continental, Mantis) audited yearly. Helps in B2B ESG reporting.

Question 5

Are recycled textiles rPET really sustainable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with caveats. rPET saves 30-50 percent CO2 vs. virgin polyester. Microplastic fibre shedding during wear remains. Optimal: rPET blended with organic cotton — e.g. Stanley/Stella RE line.

Question 6

What distinguishes Lyocell/TENCEL from organic cotton?

Accepted Answer

Lyocell (TENCEL) is cellulose fibre from Austrian eucalyptus wood in closed-loop solvent process (99 percent recovery). Less water than cotton, biodegradable, premium-soft hand-feel. Higher price.

Question 7

Which materials are suitable for allergy sufferers?

Accepted Answer

OEKO-TEX Class I (baby clothing) and organic cotton without chemical dye residues. Stanley/Stella natural white or OEKO-TEX Stedman models for allergy sufferers. For extreme sensitivity undyed natural tones.

Question 8

How do I prove sustainability of products to my own customers?

Accepted Answer

Original certificates as PDF on request: GOTS licence Stanley/Stella, OEKO-TEX test reports per model, Fair Wear Brand Performance Check, Lenzing TENCEL provenance proofs. B2B sustainability reporting pack free.

Question 9

Are organic models more expensive than conventional ones?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 30-50 percent surcharge. Example: FOTL Valueweight 4.90 euro per piece, Stanley/Stella Creator GOTS organic 12.90 euro per piece. At large runs surcharge drops in percentage terms.

Question 10

Which material suits which printing process?

Accepted Answer

Organic cotton ideal for DTG. Mass-market cotton and poly-cotton for screen print. Polyester needs sublimation or DTF. Lyocell blends compatible with DTG, embroidery and flex print.

Certification	What's certified	Focus	ShirtStore brands
GOTS	Organic + Fair Wear + complete supply chain	Maximum standard	Stanley/Stella, Continental
OEKO-TEX Standard 100	Harmful substances in finished product	Consumer safety	Stanley/Stella, Mantis, Tee Jays, Hakro, B&C, Russell, FOTL
Fair Wear Foundation	Production working conditions	Social	Stanley/Stella, Mantis, Continental
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)	Sustainable cotton farming	Conventional alternative	FOTL, Russell, B&C
GRS (Global Recycled Standard)	Recycled content + supply chain	Recycling	Stanley/Stella RE line

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