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Responsible Fashion — Australia
Responsible
by Design
Every piece printed or embroidered after you order it. No pre-made stock, no deadstock, no landfill. That's the model.
70%
Lower emissions from recycled polyester vs virgin (Higg MSI)
30–50%
Less production waste vs forecast-based manufacturing
0
Garments pre-made before you place your order
Zero garments made until the moment you order them.
01 — Organic Cotton
Lower Water
Rain-Fed, Lower Impact.
Around 80% of organic cotton is rain-fed rather than irrigated, and a widely-cited Textile Exchange life-cycle study found substantially reduced blue-water use versus conventional cotton in the specific comparison it studied. Softer on the planet, same quality on the body.
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02 — Recycled Polyester
70%
Plastic Waste, Reworn.
Mechanically recycled polyester cuts greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 70% compared to virgin polyester, per the Higg Material Sustainability Index. It's the material behind Nike's Move to Zero commitment and adidas's own pledge, which reached 99% recycled polyester across its products in 2024, and it runs through our teamwear range.
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03 — Made to Order
30–50%
Less Waste by Design.
On-demand manufacturing reduces total garment production waste by 30 to 50% compared to bulk manufacturing. Every custom piece produced only after you order it, from 10 units minimum.
Custom Apparel →
From 10 Units
Custom Apparel & Teamwear
Your Logo.
Your Colourway.
Printed to Order.
Custom apparel is one of the lowest-waste models in fashion: nothing is produced until it's needed. Pair that with AS Colour blanks, Nike teamwear, and Adidas teamwear, and you have gear that's both responsible and sharp. Quote within 24 hours, from 10 units.
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Nike Teamwear with Recycled Materials
Match-ready jerseys, jackets, and shorts built from recycled polyester. Nike's Move to Zero commitment means lower-impact materials are standard across the teamwear range, not an optional upgrade.
♻ Recycled Performance
Adidas Teamwear with Recycled Materials
In 2024, 99% of the polyester adidas used across its products was recycled polyester, certified under the RCS or GRS standard. That commitment carries through the jerseys, shorts, and hoodies in our custom teamwear range.
The Operating Model
Made to Order.
Nothing Wasted.
Most fashion brands forecast demand, manufacture in bulk, then discount or destroy what doesn't sell. Global fashion overproduction generates an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste every year. Empulse doesn't work that way.
01
Nothing Made Until You Order It
Your design is printed or embroidered after checkout, not pulled from a pre-made batch. On-demand production can cut total garment waste by 30 to 50% vs traditional forecast-based manufacturing. Source →
02
No Deadstock. No Landfill.
We never produce a garment nobody has bought. Unsold inventory going to discount bins or landfill is one of fast fashion's defining failures. Made-to-order removes it entirely. Source →
03
Compostable Packaging
Every order ships in compostable packaging. Small decision, right direction. Because each piece is made specifically for you, we can't offer change-of-mind returns. Read our full returns policy →
80%
Rain-Fed Cotton
Up to 80% of organic cotton is grown using rainwater rather than irrigation, reducing pressure on local water systems.
Source: Textile Exchange LCA →
70%
Lower Emissions
Mechanically recycled polyester vs virgin polyester, per the Higg Material Sustainability Index.
Source: Textile Exchange →
30–50%
Less Production Waste
Made-to-order vs forecast-based manufacturing, per Sustainability Directory industry reporting.
Source: Sustainability Directory →The Honest Comparison
Empulse vs Fast Fashion
We'd rather show the difference than describe it. Here's how the operating model compares on the things that matter.
| Empulse | Traditional Fast Fashion | |
|---|---|---|
| Production model | Made to order, only after purchase | Forecast-based bulk manufacturing |
| Unsold stock | None — nothing is pre-made | Common, often discounted or destroyed |
| Core materials | Organic cotton, recycled polyester | Often virgin synthetics, lowest-cost inputs |
| Production waste | 30–50% less than forecast-based models | Standard industry baseline |
| Packaging | Compostable | Varies, often plastic-based |
| Shipping | Australia only | Often global, higher freight footprint |
| Transparency | Sources cited throughout this page | Greenwashing common |
Sources: Textile Exchange, Higg Material Sustainability Index, Sustainability Directory, and Fibre2Fashion industry reporting. Links provided throughout. Figures reflect specific studies cited and may vary by methodology and region.
Questions
Sustainability, Explained
Honest answers to the questions we get most. More in our full FAQ.
Yes. Every custom t-shirt, hoodie, and teamwear item is printed or embroidered only once it's been ordered. Nothing is pre-made or held as warehouse stock, which eliminates unsold inventory and reduces textile waste at the source.
Because each piece is produced specifically for you after ordering, Empulse can't offer exchanges or refunds for change of mind or incorrect size selection. Faulty items are always covered. Check size guides carefully before ordering. Read the full returns policy →
On-demand manufacturing can reduce total garment production waste by 30 to 50% compared to traditional forecast-based models, since items are only produced after a confirmed order rather than in anticipation of demand. Source →
Nike's Move to Zero commitment means recycled polyester is standard across their teamwear range, including Park jerseys, training shorts, and jackets. Adidas reached 99% recycled polyester across its products in 2024, certified under the RCS or GRS standard. Recycled polyester cuts greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 70% compared to virgin polyester, per the Higg Material Sustainability Index. Shop Nike → · Shop Adidas →
Yes. Custom apparel is one of the lower-waste models in garment production: your design is only ever printed once it's ordered, from 10 units minimum. We work with AS Colour blanks, Nike and Adidas teamwear, and accessories. Custom apparel → · Get a quote in 24 hours →
Yes. Orders ship in compostable packaging as part of a broader commitment to reducing waste beyond just the garments themselves.
We ship within Australia only. This keeps freight distances short and our delivery footprint lower than brands shipping globally.