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ETHICAL MERCHANDISE – USA

Ethical merchandise, made to be kept.

Branded tees, hoodies, polos, caps and totes from certified organic and recycled brands, plus promotional items sourced for your project, decorated with your logo. Screen printing from 24 pieces per design.

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Ethical merchandise: at a glance

OCC Apparel supplies ethical branded merchandise to businesses, brands, nonprofits, universities and events in the United States. We source garments from brands with independent certifications, decorate them with your logo and deliver nationwide. Ethical apparel has been our focus since 2004.

  • Products: organic cotton t-shirts, hoodies and sweats, polos, caps and headwear, tote bags and aprons. We also source drink bottles, notebooks, lanyards and other promotional items for client projects.
  • Brands: Earth Positive, Stanley/Stella and AS Colour‘s organic range. OCC Apparel is an authorized AS Colour dealer and supplies Earth Positive and Stanley/Stella in the US.
  • Decoration: screen printing (water-based and GOTS-certified organic inks available), embroidery, digital printing, DTF/DTP high-quality transfers and relabelling.
  • Minimum order: 24 pieces per design for screen printing.
  • Turnaround: 2–3 weeks from artwork approval and payment (3–4 weeks in peak periods), plus courier time.
  • Every order: a free mockup to approve before production. Pricing is quote-only, and quotes are free and no-obligation.

Ethical t-shirts and hoodies for merch

Most ethical merchandise starts with a great tee or hoodie. Popular choices include the Earth Positive EP01 tee, the EP301 organic hoodie, the Stanley/Stella Creator 2.0 and Cruiser 2.0 hoodie, and the AS Colour Organic Stencil Hood. See all the best sellers for Earth Positive, Stanley/Stella and AS Colour, or compare options with our custom apparel guides.

What makes merchandise ethical?

Ethical merchandise is about how the garment is made and whether people keep wearing it. We look at three things when we recommend a product:

  • Certified materials: organic cotton and recycled fibres certified under standards such as GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), OCS and GRS (Global Recycled Standard).
  • Fair working conditions: brands that are members of, or audited against, the Fair Wear Foundation code of labour practices.
  • Quality that lasts: heavier fabrics, good fits and decoration that holds up wash after wash, so your merch is worn for years instead of thrown out.

We only state a certification where the brand holds it for that style, and certificates are available on request.

Certified brands we decorate

  • Earth Positive: organic cotton apparel carrying the registered “Climate Neutral” mark, made in a factory that runs on wind and solar power. GOTS, OCS and GRS certified.
  • Stanley/Stella: 100% certified organic, recycled or regenerative cellulosic fibres since 2012. GOTS, GRS and OEKO-TEX® certified, and a Fair Wear Foundation member.
  • AS Colour: an organic range alongside its core staples, in a wide color range.

FAQ

Questions

Who supplies ethical merchandise in the United States?

OCC Apparel supplies ethical branded merchandise from certified brands including Earth Positive, Stanley/Stella and AS Colour’s organic range, decorated in Georgia with our U.S. production partners and shipped nationwide. Every order starts with a free mockup.

What is the minimum order for ethical merchandise?

Screen printing has a minimum of 24 pieces per design. Tell us your quantity for other decoration and we’ll confirm it in your quote.

Is organic cotton merchandise more expensive?

Organic and certified garments usually cost a little more than conventional blanks. We can quote organic and conventional options side by side so you can compare.

Can you add our own labels?

Yes. We can relabel garments with your own neck labels for retail-ready merch. Contact OCC Apparel to discuss labels.

Do you supply drink bottles, notebooks or other promotional products?

Yes. Alongside apparel, we source drink bottles, notebooks, lanyards and other promotional items for client projects. Tell us what you need and we’ll quote options, including more sustainable materials where they’re available.

OCC APPAREL – USA

Work with us – get a free quote.

Please complete the form and give as much detail as you can. Attach one artwork file to give us an idea of your design; once we’re in touch we’ll send instructions for the rest.

We print and ship nationwide, quotes are free and no-obligation, and every order gets a professional mockup before production.