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TheEmbroidery Shed

Responsibility

Environmental approach

Specific choices, honest limits and a focus on keeping well-made workwear in use.

Last updated 15 July 2026

Our approach

Workwear has an impact: fibres are grown or manufactured, garments are made and transported, and decoration uses materials and energy. We will not describe every product as “sustainable” or hide those trade-offs behind a vague claim.

Our practical aim is to help customers buy garments that suit the job, decorate them well and keep them in use for longer.

Garments chosen to last

We favour construction, fabric and fit that can handle the intended use. A cheap garment that is uncomfortable, washes poorly or needs replacing early is rarely the better choice.

Where a product includes recycled or certified material, the product information should state the specific claim. Ask us if you need supplier evidence for a purchasing policy or tender.

Made and approved to order

Decoration is produced against a real order. Artwork is checked and proofed before stitching or printing, reducing avoidable mistakes and unusable personalised stock. There is no minimum order, so customers do not need to over-order simply to reach a production threshold.

For team kit, consolidate sizes and garments where practical. It usually means fewer separate deliveries and a more consistent result.

Care and useful life

Follow the garment label first. In general, washing only when needed, using the lowest effective temperature, avoiding unnecessary high-heat drying and repairing a usable garment can extend its life.

Our care guide explains how to protect embroidery through repeated washing.

Packaging and delivery

We review packaging against two needs: protecting the finished decoration and avoiding unnecessary material. We aim to group an order into as few consignments as practical. Packaging and courier options change, so we will update this page when we can make a specific, measurable commitment.

Accountability

We do not currently claim carbon neutrality, net zero or zero waste. If we publish a future target, it will include a baseline, scope, date and progress measure.

Questions about a garment's composition, provenance or care can be sent through the contact page. We will answer from the supplier information available rather than guess.