Our Solution To The Pollution
6 steps to making our eco-fabric
Each of our eco-garments saves non-biodegradable PET plastic bottles from buried landfills, and this 6-step process allows us all to put the planet first without ever compromising on quality, durability, or comfort.
Blazers & Jackets
Boys Blazers, Girls Blazers, Boys Contemporary Jackets, Girls Contemporary Jackets
100% Recycled Polyester
Made From 34 Recycled Plastic Bottles
GRS Certified
Gold Standard
95-100% of the fabric is recycled
Boys Trousers
Full Elastic Pull-Up, Half Elastic Pull-Up, Waist Adjuster, Elastic Belted, Slim Fit, Standard Fit, Sturdy Fit, Senior Sturdy Fit, Senior Slim Fit, Senior Standard Fit
65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Sustainable Viscose
Made From 5 Recycled Plastic Bottles
GRS Certified
Bronze Standard
30-70% of the fabric is recycled
Boys Shorts
Bermuda Pull-Up, Bermuda Standard Fit, Bermuda Sturdy Fit, Cargo
65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Sustainable Viscose
Made From 3 Recycled Plastic Bottles
GRS Certified
Bronze Standard
30-70% of the fabric is recycled
Girls Trousers
Girls Senior Slim Fit Eco-Trouser
63% Recycled Polyester
Made From 4 Recycled Plastic Bottles
GRS Certified
Bronze Standard
30-70% of the fabric is recycled
Skirts
Senior Stitch Down Pleat Skirt, Junior Stitch Down Pleat Skirt
65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Sustainable Viscose
Made From 4 Recycled Plastic Bottles
GRS Certified
Bronze Standard
30-70% of the fabric is recycled
Shirts & Blouses
BS/S Shirt, L/S Shirt, S/S Blouse, L/S Blouse, S/S Revere, L/S Revere, Fitted S/S Revere, Fitted 3/4 Sleeve Revere, Fitted 3/4 Sleeve Blouse, S/S Lace Collar Blouse, L/S Lace Collar Blouse
65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Sustainable Viscose
Made From 14 Recycled Plastic Bottles
GRS Certified
Bronze Standard
30-70% of the fabric is recycled
Tartans
Tartan Bib Pinafore, Tartan Junior Kilt Skirt, Tartan Box Pleat Skirt, Tartan Stitch Down Pleat Skirt, Tartan 4 Button Mock Kilt Skirt
65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Sustainable Viscose
Made From 4 Recycled Plastic Bottles
GRS Certified
Bronze Standard
30-70% of the fabric is recycled
Sweatshirts
Crewneck Sweatshirt, Sweatshirt Cardigan, V-Neck Sweatshirt, Jogging Bottoms
45% Acrylic,
30% Cotton,
15% Polyester,
10% Mixed Fibres
Summer Dresses
A-Line Gingham Dress, A-Line Striped Dress
100% Recycled Polyester
Made From 12 Recycled Plastic Bottles
GRS Certified
Silver Standard
70-95% of the fabric is recycled
Our Eco Packaging
Swing Tickets
All our swing tickets are made exclusively from FSC-certified card, ensuring their origin is from a responsibly managed and environmentally sustainable source.
Polybags
Our goal is to shift all our polybags towards materials made entirely from 100% recycled content. We are also fully dedicated to eliminating single-use plastic from our operations wherever feasible.
Our Products
Factories
All the factories we use are long-running businesses with whom we have been dealing for many years, some for decades. Additionally, they are all members of Sedex, a not-for-profit, world-leading organisation that works to improve ethical and responsible business practises in global supply chains.
Product Testing
All product lines are put through a rigorous 50-wash test conducted by an independent testing facility. This ensures our products consistently uphold the high standards for which we are renowned while also withstanding the rough and tumble of everyday school life.
Reducing Our Energy & Waste
Recycling
At Zeco, we’re always looking for ways to recycle and reduce waste. All our waste is separated, so only the minimum is sent to landfills, and we reuse and recycle as much as possible.
Re-Use Cardboard
We reuse the cardboard received through the transportation of garments to us. Those that cannot be reused are sent to our local recycling company, who recycle 100% of what they receive from us.
Charity
Any garment deemed unfit for sale or other uses, such as model display, is either picked up by our local charity shop, Dr. Barnardo’s, or sent to be used in developing countries.
Transport
Our transport systems are also considered as we try and reduce our carbon footprint. We consolidate deliveries both inbound and outbound where possible to utilise the full capacity of delivery vehicles thereby reducing emissions.
Ethical Initiative
No Child Labour
Children or persons under 16 are not employed at any time, day or night.
Young persons under 18 shall not be employed at night or in hazardous conditions.
Must comply with all other child labour laws.
No Forced Labour
Do not use involuntary labour of any kind including prison labour, debt bondage or forced labour by governments.
Staff are free to leave their employment after giving reasonable notice.
Fair Wages & Hours
Staff pay rates are equal to or above the national legal minimum standards.
Working hours comply with local national standards.
Safe Working Conditions
Staff receive Health & Safety information.
Staff have access to toilet facilities and drinking water.
Must comply with all applicable laws & regulations regarding working conditions.
No Discrimination
Employ workers without regard to race, colour, gender, nationality, religion, age, maternity or marital status.
Pay workers’ wages & provide benefits without regard to race, colour, gender, nationality, religion, age, maternity or marital status.
Anti-Bribery Policy
No employee or associated person shall seek a financial or other advantage for the company through bribery.
No employee or associated person shall offer, promise, give, request, agree to receive or accept a bribe for any purpose.
Bribery and fraud by any Zeco employee or supplier will result in immediate dismissal and/or legal action.
