Stainless steel (304/316)
Durable, food-safe; standard for double-walled bottles, mugs, cutlery.
Material profile
Durable, food-safe; standard for double-walled bottles, mugs, cutlery.
Sustainability snapshot
- Recycled-content options — varies by source, see certificate
- Carbon footprint — life-cycle data per ISO 14067 available on request
- End-of-life — recyclable / biodegradable / compostable depending on grade
- Certifications available — OEKO-TEX, GOTS, GRS, FSC, REACH, RoHS, etc., as applicable
Common applications
This material is most commonly used for apparel, accessories, packaging, or hardware items in our 6-country sourcing matrix. Application is determined by item category, decoration method, durability requirement, and sustainability target.
Cost tier
Cost is item-specific. Within a category (e.g. T-shirts), variation between conventional and certified-organic is typically 15-40%; variation between virgin and recycled is typically 5-25%. We can quote head-to-head for your specific item to compare landed cost.
Compliance
All variants we source carry the relevant safety and material declarations: REACH SVHC declaration, RoHS for electronics, OEKO-TEX or equivalent for textiles, FSC for paper/wood. Documentation is included with every shipment as part of our compliance packet.