// MATERIALS_&_QUALITY
SHOW
THE WORK.
We don't use vague “premium” or “eco” labels. Here is exactly what our products are made of, where they come from, and how we verify it.
// WHY_360GSM
Most branded apparel uses 160–180gsm jersey. It's cheap to produce, prints acceptably, and falls apart after a year of washing. That's fine if your merch is disposable.
ByteWear tees and hoodies start at 360gsm — more than double the industry default. At that weight, the fabric holds its shape, the print survives hundreds of washes without cracking, and the garment lasts years rather than months.
Heavier cotton also means less synthetic blend, which means the garment is recyclable through standard textile streams. Higher quality and better end-of-life story.
// GSM_COMPARISON
| TIER | WEIGHT (GSM) | TYPICAL USE | DURABILITY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | 140–180gsm | Fast fashion, promo merch | Low |
| Mid-weight | 200–250gsm | Standard branded tees | Medium |
| Heavyweight | 300–340gsm | Premium streetwear | High |
| ByteWear | 360–400gsm | Technical apparel | Very high |
// MATERIALS_BREAKDOWN
HEAVYWEIGHT_TEE
- MATERIAL
- 400GSM 100% ring-spun cotton
- CERTIFICATION
- GOTS
- ORIGIN
- EU
- PRINT_METHOD
- Direct-to-film (DTF), 1200 DPI
- RECYCLABLE
- Yes — standard textile stream
OVERSIZED_HOODIE
- MATERIAL
- 360GSM French terry cotton
- CERTIFICATION
- GOTS
- ORIGIN
- EU
- PRINT_METHOD
- Embroidery + DTF badge print
- RECYCLABLE
- Yes — standard textile stream
DESK_MAT
- MATERIAL
- Microfiber top surface / natural rubber base
- CERTIFICATION
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- ORIGIN
- Taiwan
- PRINT_METHOD
- Solvent-dyed monochrome linework
- RECYCLABLE
- Rubber via specialist stream
// CERTIFICATIONS
GOTS
All cotton garments
Global Organic Textile Standard
GOTS is the globally recognised processing standard for organic fibres. It covers the entire supply chain from harvesting of the raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing to labelling.
VERIFY: global-standard.org
OEKO-TEX
Accessories
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that every component of the article has been tested for harmful substances and is considered harmless to human health. Independent third-party testing.
VERIFY: oeko-tex.com
FSC
All paper packaging
Forest Stewardship Council
FSC certification ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits.
VERIFY: fsc.org
GRS
Recycled poly labels and trims
Global Recycled Standard
GRS verifies recycled content and responsible social and environmental processing. Chain of custody from reclaimed material through to the final product.
VERIFY: textileexchange.org
// CARBON_FOOTPRINT
2.3 kg
CO₂E_PER_UNIT
ByteWear average
8–12 kg
CO₂E_INDUSTRY_AVG
Conventional garments
~70%
REDUCTION
vs. industry average
Carbon footprint data is calculated per product and available in the Digital Product Passport. Industry average data source: Hot or Cool Institute, 2023. Per-product live data is accessible via the DPP API.
// MANUFACTURING
EU_MANUFACTURING
Garments are produced in EU-based factories with verified living wage policies and annual third-party WRAP audits. WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) audits cover social compliance, health, safety, and environmental standards across 12 principles.
PRINT_ON_DEMAND
We use print-on-demand production. Items are made when ordered — no overstock, no warehouse full of unsold product, no waste from forecasting errors. The model is less efficient at scale but more responsible at launch.