At SLVR MAPLE every product gets a score that rates it on its sustainable and social impact on our world.

This Tee received a score of 4.25 out of a maximum of 5.

So how special is this Sweatshirt really?!!!

Let’s see how it ranks on things that make it a superior alternative to a conventional Tee.

MATERIAL

ORGANIC COTTON

Cotton Is one of the most common and most used fabrics. It's a crowd favorite for a reason-it's comfortable, breathable, high-performance and biodegradable. Butttt, cotton is also one of the thirstiest and most chemical-intensive (think: pesticides) crops to grow. Versions of cottons, like organic cotton are significantly better for the planet.

RECYCLED POLYESTER

Also called rPET, recycled polyester is made from recycled PET, most often plastic bottles. It is a great way to divert plastic from our landfills and requires less energy and water to make and releases less carbon emissions. But it still has all the same problems as regular polyester when it comes to micro-plastics and the fact that it's not biodegradable.

TRIMS

Trims like tapes and labels enhance brand identity and design value of the product. When they are created trom recycled materials they are even more beautiful and wholesome.

TECHNOLOGY

DYEING

Life is about using the whole box of crayons. But the process of intusing color into tabrics requires tons of chemicals, water and energy. It also creates run-offs which pollute our waterways and all plant and animal life that relies on it. Clever systems when implemented with intent can capture these effluents thereby reducing its environmental impact.

PRINTING

Lite is about using the whole box of crayons. But the process of infusing color into fabrics requires tons of chemicals, water and energy. It also creates run-offs which pollute our waterways and all plant and animal life that relies on it. Clever systems when implemented with intet can capture these effluents the reby reducing its environmental impact.

PACKAGING

Trims like tapes and labels enhance brand identity and design value of the product. When they are created from recycled materials they are even more beautiful and wholesome.