For Sustainable Fashion Brands
Sustainable Manufacturing, No Compromise
Certified organic cotton, recycled fibres, transparent production — manufactured in Portugal with full traceability.
What We Offer
White Cotton is a certified sustainable garment manufacturer producing for eco-conscious fashion brands across Europe. Our Barcelos facility holds OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and works with GOTS-certified organic cotton, BCI cotton, and recycled fibres. We offer full traceability from fibre to finished garment through a short, auditable European supply chain.
Why Choose Us
Why White Cotton for Sustainable Fashion Brands
Certified Production
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified facility. We source GOTS-certified organic cotton and BCI-accredited fibres. Every certification is verifiable and available for your marketing and compliance needs.
Organic & Recycled Materials
Our fabric library includes organic cotton jersey, recycled polyester jersey, organic French terry, and organic brushed fleece. All available from stock or custom-developed to your specifications.
Short European Supply Chain
Raw materials sourced from Portugal and the EU. Garments manufactured in Barcelos. Shipping to any European destination in 3–5 days. Your carbon footprint is a fraction of Asian-sourced production.
Full Traceability
We provide documentation tracing every garment from fibre origin through spinning, knitting, dyeing, cutting, and sewing. This transparency supports your sustainability claims and regulatory compliance.
Water-Based Printing & Low-Impact Processes
Our DTG printing uses water-based OEKO-TEX certified inks. Embroidery requires no chemicals at all. We prioritize low-waste cutting with CAD nesting and recycle all textile offcuts.
MOQ from 50 Units
Sustainable manufacturing without bulk commitments. Start with 50 units per style — ideal for brands avoiding overproduction, a core principle of sustainable fashion.
Product Catalog
Popular Products
Seamless Crewneck
400GSM — 100% Organic Brushed Cotton
Striped Sweatshirt
320GSM — 100% Organic Cotton
Ribbed Crewneck
380GSM — 100% Organic Cotton
Ribbed Crewneck II
380GSM — 100% Organic Cotton
Melange Terry Sweatshirt
280GSM — 75% Cotton 25% Polyester French Terry
Archive Half-Zip Sweat
400GSM — 100% Cotton Vintage Washed Fleece
Fabric Selection
Recommended Fabrics
Organic Cotton Jersey
GOTS-certified, available from 140–300 GSM. The foundation of any sustainable basics line — t-shirts, longsleeves, and everyday essentials.
Recycled Jersey
Made from post-consumer recycled polyester and organic cotton blends. Diverts plastic from landfill while delivering performance and comfort.
Linen
Naturally low-impact fibre requiring minimal water and no pesticides. Biodegradable, breathable, and increasingly demanded by conscious consumers.
Decoration & Finishing
Recommended Techniques
DTG Printing
Water-based, OEKO-TEX certified inks applied directly to garment. Zero waste ink, no screens to dispose of, and vibrant results on organic cotton.
Embroidery
Zero chemicals, zero inks, zero waste. Thread is stitched directly into fabric — the most sustainable decoration method available. Lasts the lifetime of the garment.
Specialty Finishes
Enzyme washes and bio-based softeners that enhance hand-feel without harsh chemicals. We can develop finishes that meet your sustainability standards.
Real Example
How We Delivered
Scenario
A Copenhagen-based B-Corp certified brand needed 500 organic cotton t-shirts in 4 colourways with water-based DTG printing, full fibre-to-garment traceability documentation, and compostable poly-bag packaging.
Solution
We sourced GOTS-certified organic cotton jersey at 180 GSM, printed with OEKO-TEX certified water-based inks via DTG, provided complete chain-of-custody documentation, and packed in certified compostable bags.
Result
Delivered in 4 weeks. The brand used our traceability docs in their product pages, increasing customer trust. They now produce 4 seasonal collections per year with us.
Process
How It Works
Send Your Idea
Share your designs, sketches, reference images, or mood board. No tech pack required — we develop the specs with you.
Get a Quote in 48h
Receive a detailed, transparent quotation covering fabric, trims, manufacturing, and finishing. Factory-direct pricing, no middlemen.
Approve Your Sample
We produce a pre-production sample for your review. Iterate until every detail — fit, fabric, colour, construction — matches your vision.
Production & Delivery
Full production with quality control at every stage. Packed to your specs and shipped directly to your warehouse or fulfillment centre.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
What sustainability certifications does White Cotton hold?
Our facility is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. We source GOTS-certified organic cotton and BCI-accredited cotton. Certification documents are provided on request for your compliance and marketing use.
What is the minimum order for organic cotton garments?
50 units per style per colourway, same as all our products. We believe sustainable manufacturing should be accessible to small brands, not just those ordering thousands of units.
How do you reduce the carbon footprint of production?
We source materials from Portugal and the EU, manufacture in Barcelos, use low-waste CAD cutting, recycle textile offcuts, and ship within Europe — eliminating the intercontinental freight emissions of Asian production.
Can you provide traceability documentation?
Yes. We trace every garment from fibre source through spinning, knitting, dyeing, cutting, and sewing. This documentation supports EU regulatory compliance and your brand's transparency claims.
Do you use water-based or eco-friendly inks?
Our DTG printing uses OEKO-TEX certified water-based inks. Screen printing is available in both water-based and plastisol options. We recommend water-based for brands prioritizing sustainability.
What recycled materials do you offer?
We offer recycled polyester/cotton blended jersey, made from post-consumer recycled PET bottles. Custom recycled fabric blends can be developed for orders over 300 units.
Ready to manufacture for sustainable fashion brands?