Product Transparency & Sourcing
Every garment we sell, documented to the blank: exact materials, supplier-held certifications, certificate numbers you can check yourself, and the country each product is made in. No vague claims — just what the suppliers actually hold.
Transparency to the blank, not the slogan
Design Delight Studio prints made-to-order designs on certified blanks from Stanley/Stella and Econscious, fulfilled by Printful. Across the catalog the suppliers hold GOTS, OCS, GRS, and PETA-Approved Vegan, plus Fair Wear Foundation for factory labor. Two items add OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100. Every claim below is product-specific and independently checkable.
We make nothing until you order it, so there is no overproduction and no unsold inventory. The trade-off is an honest one: production and delivery take roughly 7 to 11 days to the United States because each item is produced for your order. In exchange, you get apparel built on materials and labor standards that named third parties verify.
Certifications are product-level and time-bound facts, not brand mood. Where a certificate applies to a specific blank, we name the certifier and, for OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, show the certificate number so you can confirm it yourself.
The transparency record at a glance
- 6 products audited to the manufacturer blank code (STTU169, SATU007, AOP, SASU009, SASU010, EC8000).
- 5 supplier-held certifications in use: GOTS, GRS, OCS, PETA-Approved Vegan, and Fair Wear Foundation.
- 2 products carry OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 with published certificate numbers you can verify in Label Check.
- Up to 100% organic cotton on tees and the tote; the fleece blends 80% organic cotton with 20% recycled polyester.
- 3 source countries with traceable production: Bangladesh, India, and Mexico or Latvia.
- 0 minimum order, 0 overproduction — every item is made on demand, shipped free.
Every product, documented
Material composition, fabric weight, fit, country of origin, and the exact certifications each blank holds.
All six products are made on demand with no minimum order. Tees and the tote are 100% organic cotton; the hoodie and sweatshirts are 80% organic cotton with 20% recycled polyester; the all-over-print sweatshirt is recycled polyester. Certifications are listed per product, with OEKO-TEX certificate numbers shown where they apply.
“100% organic ring-spun combed cotton, single jersey” — Stanley/Stella product specification.
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
Finished-textile test for harmful substances. Certificate No. 1112055, issued by Centexbel.
Product notes
- Made on demand, no minimum order quantity.
- EU sizing — US customers should order one size up.
- Includes the manufacturer side tag for legal compliance.
“100% organic combed ring-spun cotton… certified under GOTS and OCS” — Stanley/Stella product specification.
Product notes
- Made on demand, no minimum order quantity.
- US sizing — EU customers should order one size down.
“Made from a recycled polyester and spandex blend… cut and hand-sewn” — Printful product specification.
Product notes
- Made on demand, no minimum order quantity.
- Recycled polyester sheds plastic microfibers during washing — wash cold, use a filter bag where possible.
- White base fabric may show at seams on dark all-over designs.
- Composition varies slightly by fulfillment region: 96% / 4% (US, Mexico) or 95% / 5% (Latvia).
“80% organic combed ring-spun cotton, 20% recycled polyester, 8.3 oz / 280 g/m²” — Stanley/Stella product specification.
Product notes
- Made on demand, no minimum order quantity.
- US sizing — EU customers should order one size down.
- EU-produced units may use an 85% cotton / 15% recycled-polyester split.
“80% organic combed ring-spun cotton, 20% recycled polyester, brushed interior” — Stanley/Stella product specification.
Product notes
- Made on demand, no minimum order quantity.
- US sizing — EU customers should order one size down.
- EU-produced units may use an 85% cotton / 15% recycled-polyester split.
“100% certified organic cotton 3/1 twill… OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified” — Econscious product specification.
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
Finished-textile test for harmful substances. Certificate No. 13.HIN.28382, issued by Hohenstein.
Product notes
- Made on demand, no minimum order quantity.
- Two-sided print — your design shows on both faces.
- Care instructions on the tearaway label may wash off over time.
The standards behind the products
These certifications are held by our suppliers and verified by independent third parties. Each links to its issuing body so you can check it yourself.
Five independent standards apply across the catalog: GOTS and OCS for organic cotton, GRS for recycled polyester, PETA-Approved Vegan for materials, and Fair Wear Foundation for factory labor conditions. OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 applies to two specific products and is shown by certificate number on their cards above, not as a brand-wide claim.
GOTS
Global Organic Textile Standard
The leading processing standard for organic fibers, verifying organic status and environmental and social criteria from farm to finished product.
Verify at global-standard.orgGRS
Global Recycled Standard
Owned by Textile Exchange. Verifies recycled content and tracks it through the supply chain, with chemical and social requirements.
Owner: Textile ExchangeOCS
Organic Content Standard
Owned by Textile Exchange. Verifies the amount of organic material in a product and tracks it through the supply chain.
Owner: Textile ExchangePETA-Approved Vegan
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Certifies that the product contains no animal-derived materials, confirming cruelty-free composition.
Verify at peta.orgFair Wear Foundation
Labor-conditions audit membership
Our garment supplier Stanley/Stella is a Fair Wear Foundation member. Fair Wear audits factory working conditions against ILO labor standards. It is a labor scheme, distinct from Fair Trade.
Stanley/Stella at fairwear.orgCountry of origin
Each product maps to a documented production region.
Production spans three regions. Stanley/Stella organic cotton tees, the hoodie, and the sweatshirt are sourced from Bangladesh with weaving-to-manufacturing traceability. The Econscious organic cotton tote is sourced from India. The all-over-print recycled-polyester sweatshirt is produced in Mexico or Latvia.
- STTU169 organic cotton tee
- SATU007 organic mid-light tee
- SASU009 organic hoodie
- SASU010 organic sweatshirt
- EC8000 organic cotton tote
- Organic fertilizers, biological pest control
- No synthetics or GMOs
- All-over-print recycled sweatshirt
- GRS-certified recycled polyester
Frequently asked questions
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Shop the certified catalog
Every design is printed on the certified blanks documented above, made to order, and shipped free.
The short version: six products, five supplier-held certifications, two OEKO-TEX certificate numbers you can check, three documented source countries, and zero overproduction. Where a standard does not apply to a product, we leave it off — that absence is part of the transparency.
Last updated: June 2026 · Certificate documentation available on request at customersupport@ddsboston.com