We are thrilled to announce that Kingly’s Twin Knit T-shirt has been shortlisted for the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA) Product Awards 2024 in the coveted “Apparel Product of the Year” category. This recognition underscores our relentless commitment to innovation, sustainability, and high-quality craftsmanship in the world of promotional apparel.
Why the Twin Knit T-Shirt Stands Out
The Twin Knit T-shirt perfectly blends sustainability, quality, and endurance. Crafted from 55% GOTS-certified organic cotton on the inside, 40% GRS-certified recycled polyester on the outside, and 5% elastane for added stretch, this t-shirt sets a new standard for eco-conscious apparel. Designed for vivid and durable sublimation printing, the Twin Knit T-shirt ensures every design stands out with vibrant, long-lasting colors. The fabric’s high-quality stitching and premium finish offer not only visual appeal but also exceptional durability and comfort—soft, breathable, and perfect for all-day wear.
Ethically produced in Europe under the highest environmental and social standards, this t-shirt reflects a commitment to fair working conditions and a minimal environmental impact. By choosing the Twin Knit T-shirt, you’re not just opting for style; you’re embracing a sustainable lifestyle. Ideal for businesses, sports teams, and individuals who value style, comfort, and responsibility, the Twin Knit T-shirt allows you to wear your values with pride.
What sets the Twin Knit T-shirt apart is its incredible versatility. Not only is it ideal for vibrant sublimation printing, allowing custom designs to stand out with sharp, long-lasting color, but it also supports embroidery, offering endless possibilities for personalized branding.
A Commitment to Sustainability
Kingly is proud to hold a valid Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification, accredited by the Control Union. Our certification is fully recognized and verifiable through the following link, which leads directly to the GOTS website.
Given recent issues within the GOTS community, we want to clarify that Kingly is fully authorized to use the GOTS logo and our Control Union license number CU1087797 for promoting certified products. However, for customers purchasing these products, a valid GOTS license is required for marketing or distributing under the GOTS standard. Without such a license, we label products with their standard composition, such as organic cotton and recycled polyester, ensuring compliance.
Kingly retains the right to share our GOTS certification details in all communications. The certification is fully validated and legally supported, allowing anyone with the license number to promote this information across social media and other channels.
We also hold a valid GRS certificate for our unisex apparel line with license number CU1087797, issued by the Control Union. Moreover, every year we invest more than 100,000 euros in accreditations and we have even developed an Anti-Greenwashing validation system that guarantees that our products are eco-friendly and underpinned by socially responsible and ethical employment – from fair wages to health and safety in production and supply chains.
Our FSC-certified packaging further supports our zero-waste goals, and we are constantly innovating to ensure our products lead the way in sustainability. By using FSC-certified boxes, we actively combat illegal deforestation, joining over 30,000 licence holders who support responsible forestry across more than 200 million hectares of certified forests. Our FSC® Licence number (N003506) guarantees that our packaging solutions are sustainably sourced.
How does this product make a difference?
Kingly’s Twin Knit T-shirt sets a new benchmark in eco-friendly garments. When you choose this T-shirt, you’re making a powerful statement for a better planet. Let us show you why this is not just any T-shirt but a true pioneer in sustainable apparel.
- Massive Water Savings: Organic cotton farming reduces water usage by up to 91%, saving approximately 1,350 liters of water per T-shirt. That’s the equivalent of 350 gallons of drinking water preserved for every shirt produced;
- Lower Carbon Footprint: By utilizing organic cotton, we cut CO2 emissions by up to 46%. Additionally, our recycled fibers further reduce carbon impact by 50%, leading to a total carbon footprint reduction of approximately 2.1 kg of CO2 per shirt;
- Energy Efficiency: Our recycled fibers reduce energy consumption by 50-60% compared to virgin materials, lowering the energy required to produce each T-shirt by up to 30%;
- Waste Reduction: Each Twin Knit T-shirt helps divert about 500 grams of textile waste from landfills, preventing thousands of kilograms of waste from being discarded.
Proudly Made Close to Home
Unlike the majority of T-shirts on the market, which travel thousands of miles from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, or China, Kingly’s production takes place much closer to you. By manufacturing in Europe, we dramatically reduce the distance our products travel, cutting down on transport emissions and reinforcing our commitment to local production. It’s a win for both the environment and our communities.
Cutting-Edge Traceability and Transparency
Our Twin Knit T-shirt is being integrated into our Cradle-to-Gate sustainability platform, where every aspect of its lifecycle can be tracked, from raw material extraction to your doorstep. With 50 products already carrying QR codes for transparent sustainability tracking, and another 50 on the way, Kingly is leading the industry toward a new era of traceable and verified eco-friendly products.
The Future of Promotional Apparel
Being shortlisted for the BPMA’s Apparel Product of the Year award is a significant milestone for Kingly. It’s not just a nod to the Twin Knit T-shirt’s high performance and stylish design—it’s a recognition of our commitment to pushing the boundaries of sustainable fashion.
We believe that products should not only look good but do good. By choosing the Twin Knit T-shirt, you’re aligning your brand with a product that champions sustainability, reduces waste, and makes a bold statement for a better future.
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Check out Kingly’s Twin Knit T-shirt’s sustainability report created by our partners from BCome.
Did you know that Kingly is the first company in our business segment to have our products evaluated by BCome‘s Cradle to Gate platform? Their methodology includes procedures that evaluate the degree of sustainability of Kingly’s products. It provides a 360-degree vision of sustainability, understanding that behind each product there is a universe of development processes with environmental, social and economic and ethical implications.
Kingly can provide sustainable reports for all of our best-selling products. They give our customers information about our best practices when it comes to water consumption and minimizing carbon emissions. They can also find information about the total amount of km this product travels until it gets to the final customer. Our customers can even learn how many people are involved in the process of creating these sustainably made products.
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