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Sustainability and Responsibility at Printful

Getting better one print at a time

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On-demand production is part of the overproduction solution

The apparel industry faces a sustainability problem, with overproduction as one of the main contributors. A staggering 21% of produced textiles remain unsold and end up in landfills without ever being worn.

While Printful is part of the fashion world, we take measures to be part of the solution. We only make a product after a customer buys it, avoiding excess stock and reducing textile waste. We also invest in high-quality materials and best-in-the-industry equipment, so the result is top-tier quality products that can be used for a long time.

Why are we striving to do better?

Printful’s vision is to use technology to make on-demand production the norm for a planet with finite resources and people with infinite ideas.

We know that all the challenges in the fashion industry don’t have a quick fix. But sustainability matters to our customers, our team, and the planet. To see exactly how Printful addresses sustainability, look at the timeline for highlights and explore the People, Planet, and Products pages below.

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Our sustainability journey

February 2021

Launched our first recycled all-over print product

March 2022

Published our Code of Conduct

September 2024

Conducted Double Materiality Assessment

August 2020

Switched to triangle poster boxes without plastic caps

January 2022

Partnered with Sedex, an ethical trade service provider

March 2023

Introduced natural certified skincare products

December 2024

Published greenhouse gas emission inventory overview

12.52 lbs (5.68 kg)

Each Printful product emitted approximately this much CO₂ in 2023

100%

Of our major suppliers have signed Printful’s Vendor Compliance Manual

86%

Of orders are fulfilled and shipped locally

Our sustainability journey

August 2020

Switched to triangle poster boxes without plastic caps

February 2021

Launched our first recycled all-over print product

January 2022

Partnered with Sedex, an ethical trade service provider

March 2022

Published our Code of Conduct

March 2023

Introduced natural certified skincare products

September 2024

Conducted Double Materiality Assessment

December 2024

Published greenhouse gas emission inventory overview

12.52 lbs (5.68 kg)

Each Printful product emitted approximately this much CO₂ in 2023

100%

Of our major suppliers have signed Printful’s Vendor Compliance Manual

86%

Of orders are fulfilled and shipped locally

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The journey of becoming more environmentally aware is a long one, and we remain open-minded and welcome customers' suggestions and opinions. We're starting with realistic, tangible goals, and looking ahead to find new ways to improve.

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