Merch.eco

Merch.eco is a non-profit organization with the objective to help bulk purchasers of personalized clothing find ethical and sustainable suppliers.

The Problem:

Those purchasing merchandise in bulk for clubs and sports teams have limited capacity and access to information when finding suppliers who deliver on ethics and sustainability, as well as cost, quality and accessibility.

When the ethical choice is unclear, customers favour cheaper options. This means that customers often buy items that don’t match their ethical standards, and suppliers feel pressured to make ethical shortcuts to keep up with the demand of cheap clothing. Additionally, suppliers struggle to know which ethical choices to prioritise, due to expensive and non-transparent sustainability advising.

Our Solution:

We are providing merch-purchasers with accessible information on ethical suppliers, allowing them to make informed decisions when choosing their suppliers.

Our mission is to empower bulk purchasers of merch to make informed, sustainable choices by developing a transparent rating system. Our system, a comprehensive web-based rating table, is designed to guide purchasing decisions by evaluating and comparing suppliers based on ethical and sustainability criteria.

Merch suppliers will benefit from our fair and transparent rating system, gaining valuable insights into ethical and sustainable improvements to strengthen their competitive edge. By attracting sustainability-focused buyers and increasing brand recognition, our solution not only enhances profitability for suppliers but also supports long-term growth in the sustainable marketplace. A win-win situation for all parties.