Sustained Collective provides a B2B service that supplies durable, reusable team shirts printed with bio‑based, washable inks. After each event the shirts are collected, the ink is removed in a single wash, and the garments are stored, re‑printed with new designs, and delivered for the next occasion, reducing textile waste and apparel costs for event organizers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Event organizers often order custom‑printed shirts for each occasion, resulting in large volumes of single‑use textiles that are discarded after the event. This creates significant waste, higher material costs, and future regulatory pressure to adopt more circular solutions.
Solution
Sustained Collective offers a B2B service that supplies durable, reusable team shirts printed with a bio‑based, washable ink. After an event, the shirts are returned, the ink is removed in a single wash cycle, and the garments are stored, re‑printed with a new design, and delivered for the next occasion. By combining sustainable fabrics, circular logistics, and a print‑wash‑repeat workflow, the company eliminates the need for new apparel each time, reducing textile waste and lowering overall event apparel costs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are event organizers, corporate team managers, and community groups that need custom apparel for recurring events such as festivals, conferences, sports tournaments, and corporate outings.
Features
- Bio‑based washable inks that fully dissolve after one wash, allowing the shirt to be re‑printed with new graphics
- Durable, sustainably sourced fabrics (e.g., organic cotton) designed for repeated wear and laundering
- End‑to‑end service: printing, post‑event collection, ink removal, storage, re‑printing, and delivery
- Centralized inventory management that tracks shirt quantities and ensures timely availability for future events
- Compliance support for upcoming EcoDesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) requirements