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Why We Stock Stanley/Stella

12 May 2025

The Gold Standard of Sustainable Apparel at Sunday Print Shop Derby!

Threads That Actually Mean Something

In an age where fast fashion dominates and quality is often sidelined, Sunday Print Shop Derby is bucking the trend. We don’t just print shirts—we help tell stories, build brands, and clothe communities with purpose. That’s why we’ve gone all in on Stanley/Stella—the game-changing apparel brand that fuses fashion-forward design with an uncompromising ethical backbone.

Stanley/Stella isn’t a trend. It’s a benchmark.

The Stanley/Stella Way

Stanley/Stella is far from your average wholesale supplier. They’re curators of responsible style, creators of garments that feel as good as they look, and pioneers of transparency in an industry sorely lacking it.

Their apparel doesn’t just drape well—it carries weight. Social, environmental, and aesthetic.

1. Sustainability Isn’t a Gimmick—It’s the Foundation

🌱 Only Organic. Only Certified.

Stanley/Stella uses 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, which is farmed without chemical pesticides, GMOs, or toxic fertilisers. This means fewer pollutants, happier ecosystems, and cotton that’s softer on your skin—and your conscience.

We love it. So do the bees.

🌍 PETA-Approved Vegan

Their clothing contains no animal derivatives whatsoever. That means no wool, no leather, no sneaky animal-based dyes. Just plant-based goodness, backed by an official PETA-approved vegan badge.

🔁 Designed for Circularity

Stanley/Stella garments are made to be reused, repurposed or responsibly recycled—a rare find in a world of throwaway tees. Offcuts are reprocessed, water is saved, and the waste is minimal.

It’s circular fashion, not a landfill waiting to happen.

2. Top-Tier Quality in Every Stitch

🧵 Clean Aesthetic, Limitless Branding Potential

Stanley/Stella designs are intentionally minimal, offering a blank slate for creativity. No tacky logos or overbearing designs—just clean silhouettes, balanced proportions, and timeless cuts that let your brand, message or artwork take centre stage.

👚 Fits That Actually Flatter

From unisex classics to gender-specific shapes, their collection features inclusive sizing and modern tailoring. Whether you’re after a boxy drop-shoulder fit, a fitted tee, or a slouchy hoodie, there’s something that works for every body.

✨ Cotton So Soft It Could Sell Itself

Seriously, this isn’t your average “nice cotton.” Stanley/Stella cotton is luxuriously soft, with a tight-knit surface perfect for crisp prints. It’s the kind of fabric your customers or team will genuinely want to wear every week—not just when the washing basket is full.

3. Know Who Made Your Clothes

Fashion’s dirty secret? Most brands have no idea who’s sewing their garments, let alone how those people are treated. Stanley/Stella flips that on its head.

Every single factory in their supply chain is listed publicly. They work closely with the Fair Wear Foundation, ensuring safe working conditions, fair wages, and zero exploitation. Want proof? Their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports are freely available, no cloak and dagger needed.

For us at Sunday Print Shop Derby, this isn’t just a ‘nice to have’. It’s a non-negotiable.

4. Certifications That Actually Matter

Let’s talk credentials. Stanley/Stella aren’t ones to flash meaningless badges. Here’s what their certifications actually say:

  • GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) – From seed to shirt, it’s clean and green.
  • OEKO-TEX 100 – No harmful chemicals in sight.
  • Fair Wear Foundation – Safe, fair, ethical production.
  • GRS (Global Recycled Standard) – Recycled materials handled responsibly.
  • PETA-Approved Vegan – No animal products, period.

When we say ethical, we mean it. And now you can too.

5. Colour Palettes That Don’t Shout

Stanley/Stella doesn’t just churn out the same four shades of grey and navy. Their colour range is intentional, seasonal, and stunning—think soft earth tones, washed pastels, rich hues and vintage pigments.

Paired with our expert screen printing in Derby, the result is subtle, wearable design that doesn’t fade into the background.

6. Trusted by Creators, Churches, Studios and Streetwear Labels Alike

Whether you’re running a faith-based youth group, an independent coffee shop, a creative collective, or just launching your first merch line, Stanley/Stella delivers.

We’ve printed for:

  • Local Derby-based charities wanting ethical T-shirts for fundraising.
  • Streetwear designers creating limited-edition drops.
  • Churches and ministries needing mission-aligned apparel.
  • Corporate clients ditching polyester polos in favour of classy, conscious workwear.

Stanley/Stella is the go-to for anyone who cares about quality and ethics in equal measure.

7. Derby’s Ethical Print House Meets Europe’s Finest Garment Maker

Here at Sunday Print Shop Derby, we’re not messing about. We’ve made it our mission to offer the best of both worlds—world-class printing right here in Derby, on best-in-class apparel from Europe’s most ethical supplier.

Every Stanley/Stella garment that passes through our hands is:

  • Printed using eco-friendly inks
  • Produced with zero greenwashing
  • Designed to enhance your brand, not overshadow it

We’re not the cheapest—and we’re proud of that. Because neither is Stanley/Stella. And honestly? You wouldn’t want us to be.

8. Our Top Stanley/Stella Picks Right Now

Need help choosing? Here are a few of our personal favourites currently flying off the shelves:

👕 Creator Unisex Tee (STTU755)

  • The gold standard.
  • Soft, durable, ultra-versatile.
  • Print-friendly to the extreme.

🧥 Cruiser Hoodie (STSU823)

  • Brushed fleece interior = next-level comfort.
  • Fashion-forward cut without being overstyled.
  • Ideal for merch, teams, and creative businesses.

👚 Stella Muser Women’s Fit Tee (STTW032)

  • Tailored for a feminine shape without clinging.
  • Great length, great hand-feel.
  • An essential piece for any conscious capsule wardrobe.

👖 Slammer Joggers (STBM564)

  • Streetwear worthy.
  • Tapered, comfy, and effortlessly cool.
  • Perfect paired with oversized tees and box-fresh trainers.

Let’s Wrap It Up

In a world where it’s all too easy to opt for fast, forgettable fashion, Sunday Print Shop Derby is saying “no thanks.”

We choose better. Better fabric. Better ethics. Better results for our clients. And Stanley/Stella lets us do all that—without compromise.

Whether you’re launching a clothing line, ordering merch for your community, or just want the softest T-shirt your team has ever worn—you’ll feel the difference.

Ready to Go Ethical With Your Apparel?

📍 Drop by our Derby print shop
🌍 UK-wide delivery on all orders
📦 No minimum order quantities for Stanley/Stella blanks
🎨 Need help with design? We’ve got you.

In Summary: Why Stanley/Stella?

  • 🧶 Premium organic cotton
  • 💚 Vegan and sustainable
  • 🤝 Ethically made from start to finish
  • 🎨 Minimalist cuts perfect for branding
  • 🌈 Beautiful colourways, expertly curated
  • 📜 Fully certified, transparent, and accountable

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