As Colour: Orbital Ink’s Primary Apparel Manufacturer and a Leader in Sustainable Fashion
At Orbital Ink, we believe that exceptional merchandise begins with quality materials and responsible practices. That’s why we’ve chosen AS Colour as our primary apparel manufacturer. Renowned for their commitment to high-quality, ethically sourced garments, AS Colour aligns seamlessly with our values, enabling us to provide our clients with products they can be proud of.
Why AS Colour?
AS Colour has established itself as a leader in the apparel industry, offering versatile, stylish, and durable garments. Their pieces serve as the perfect canvas for custom designs, and their dedication to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and quality craftsmanship makes them an ideal partner for brands, musicians, businesses, and events aiming to make a positive impact with their merchandise.
Sustainability Initiatives:
In an industry often scrutinized for its environmental impact, AS Colour is actively setting higher standards. Here are some of the ways AS Colour has made significant strides toward sustainability:
1. Ethical Sourcing and Manufacturing
AS Colour is a member of amfori, an organization dedicated to ethical supply chains. Through amfori, they advance social compliance in factories and farms worldwide, ensuring fair labor practices and environmental protection.
“Everyone has the right to a fair and safe working environment. With amfori, we’re ensuring the clothes you buy are produced through a healthy and transparent supply chain, compliant with international labour laws.”
2. Better Cotton Initiative
Committed to sustainable cotton, AS Colour partners with the Better Cotton Initiative, which aims to improve the industry by supporting responsible cotton farming. This initiative promotes a healthier environment and better livelihoods for farmers, helping secure a sustainable future for cotton.
Best practice starts at the source. Through training, Better Cotton aims to facilitate more sustainable cotton production, making it better for the people who produce it, better for the environment and better for the sector’s future.
3. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certification
AS Colour uses factories with OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification, ensuring products are free from harmful substances like pesticides, heavy metals, and formaldehyde. This certification guarantees that garments are safe for consumers and the environment. (AS Colour)
“The OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification ensures that the dyeing process minimizes environmental impact and that garments are safe for consumers, as well as for the workers involved in their production and sale.”
A Shared Vision for the Future
Our partnership with AS Colour is built on shared values of quality, sustainability, and ethical practices. Together, we are creating merchandise that our clients and their customers can wear with pride, knowing that their apparel choices support sustainable and responsible business practices. Whether it’s for bands on tour, brands launching a new line, or businesses connecting with customers through custom merchandise, we’re proud to offer high-quality products that are as conscientious as they are stylish.
For us at Orbital Ink, this partnership with AS Colour is more than a business relationship; it’s part of our commitment to leading the way in sustainable merchandise. We’re excited to continue this journey, providing our clients with eco-conscious solutions that reflect their values and ours.
Are you ready to take your brand’s merchandise to the next level with products you can feel good about? Let’s talk. Together, we can create a collection that makes a positive impact—on your brand, your customers, and the planet.