#Sustainability

2024-09-12

Committing to 100% bluesign® approved fabrics by 2025, Storm Creek joins bluesign® System as the first US Promotional Products Brand Partner

Storm Creek, a leading innovator in sustainable apparel within the promotional products industry, is proud to announce its official partnership with bluesign® as a system partner. This partnership marks a significant milestone, as Storm Creek becomes the first promotional products brand to join the bluesign® system, setting a new standard for sustainability in the industry.

As part of this commitment, Storm Creek has pledged to use only bluesign® Approved fabrics by 2025. Their upcoming 2025 product catalog will already feature a range of products made with bluesign® certified fabrics, demonstrating their dedication to reducing environmental impact and promoting safe, responsible production practices.

“This partnership takes our already strong commitment to sustainability to the next level,” said Doug Jackson, Storm Creek Founder and President. “Our aim is to inspire and educate promotional products distributors to sell sustainably and increase the impact their end buyers can have. Storm Creek is proud to set the standard for the promo industry.”

Storm Creek’s partnership with bluesign® aligns with their mission to deliver high-performance, sustainable apparel while minimizing environmental impact. By adhering to the rigorous standards set by bluesign®, Storm Creek is not only ensuring the safety and sustainability of its products but also leading the charge in transforming the promotional products industry.

"We are thrilled to welcome Storm Creek as a promotional products brand to join the bluesign® System," said Daniel Rüfenacht, CEO of bluesign technologies ag. "Their commitment to using 100% bluesign® Approved fabrics by 2025 is a bold and commendable step towards a more sustainable future. Storm Creek’s leadership in this area sets an inspiring example for the entire promotional products industry."

For more information on bluesign® and their commitment to sustainable practices, please visit www.bluesign.com. For more information on Storm Creek visit distributor.stormcreek.com.

Storm Creek achieves bluesign® PRODUCT status

Storm Creek (ASI#/PPAI#) is proud to announce a meaningful sustainability milestone: the company has achieved bluesign® PRODUCT status: becoming the first US-based supplier in the promotional products industry to earn this globally respected certification. While this marks an industry first, for Storm Creek, it represents something far more important: a continuation of doing what they believe is right.

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Heimtextil Trends 27/28: ‘Home-Maxxing’ between performance and respite

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