5 reasons to produce corporate apparel in Europe
At Unrobe, we produce all our corporate clothing and merchandise in Europe. We think it's important, both for a better world and for your business. What exactly does European-produced corporate apparel do for your business? Spoiler: more than just "doing something good" around sustainability. Here are our 5 reasons to produce corporate apparel in Europe.
1. High quality corporate clothing
The European factories we work with are known for their craftsmanship and attention to detail. That's great, because high-quality manufactured workwear lasts up to 3 times longer than workwear from "cheaper" factories in Asia, for example. It is therefore safe to say that sustainably produced workwear from Europe is cheaper than an initially cheaper-looking alternative. The quality of clothing made in Europe also does a great deal for the image of your company. You see and feel it immediately. Both in comfort and appearance. The result? Happy employees who are comfortable in their clothes and fewer repeat orders due to poor quality, which in turn is good for your wallet.
2. Short supply chain and highest certifications
European manufacturing houses often have a much shorter supply chain than factories outside Europe. We work a lot with factories that are vertically organized, meaning that a lot is produced in-house. Not only better for the environment, but also for your business. Working with European suppliers makes communication easier and production more flexible. The European producers we work with truly stand for the highest quality with the highest sustainability certifications. Customization, making your corporate clothing truly unique and meeting the sustainability goals of the European Commission.
3. Shorter lead times by producing in Europe
Because Unrobe only works with European manufacturers, we can offer much faster delivery times than if we were to work with manufacturers outside of Europe. Specifically, your corporate clothing is ready for delivery faster. This allows your company to respond more flexibly to seasonal trends, unexpected peaks in demand and other market conditions. You have an enormous amount of security, which is nice if you want to produce large numbers of garments or if you quickly need an extra batch for a new campaign. We arrange it quickly and well.
4. Contribute to a better environment with your business
Shorter transport means less co2 emissions. This difference is really very big if you compare it to manufacturing in Asia. In addition, the European manufacturers we work with place great value on environmental protection, sustainability and circularity. They innovate with environmentally friendly production processes and use sustainable materials. Also, working conditions are often better than outside Europe and we pay factory workers a living wage. Sustainability is high on the agenda at many companies, and workwear produced in Europe is a great way to contribute to sustainability goals.
5. Better control of production by producing in Europe
Because we work a lot with the same European suppliers for many years, close collaborations have developed. This allows us to communicate easily and gives us much more control over the quality and delivery time of production. Subcontracting is excluded, allowing you to maintain control over what you produce and its origin. That way, you won't easily encounter unpleasant surprises. We regularly visit the factories to check the production processes. In Istanbul we have our own purchasing office and factory. This assures you as a company that the entire process from idea to delivery goes smoothly.
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Meet Unrobe's sustainable corporate apparel and you'll never want to produce far away again. Unrobe stands for the very best quality corporate clothing, good-looking designs and fine fast delivery. Want to know more? Get in touch here! We like to share our ideas for your business with you.