Belgian B2B apparel company Stanley/Stella has committed to honour all open orders with its five partner factories in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 crisis. While many in the fashion industry appear to be cancelling orders, leaving factories and the local garment workers in a very precarious position, Stanley/Stella remains fully committed to Bangladesh and its people, as it has since the company was founded in 2011.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has launched an urgent appeal to urge international apparel buyers to come forward to support Bangladesh during this disastrous time, highlighting that the cancellation and non-payment of orders by buyers has impacted over 1,000 factories, costing over $3bn and impacting over 2 million of the country’s garment workers.

Stanley/Stella, whose head office is located in Brussels, produces a contemporary and sustainable collection of organic cotton blank apparel for the promotional wear and retail brand sector. Virtually all their production takes place in their five partner factories in Bangladesh. They have worked with these factories for many years, not only to produce their collections, but also to fundamentally improve the working conditions for the garment industry by implementing safe working conditions and a fair wage.

“We have not, and will not, cancel any open orders to our partner factories in Bangladesh. Stanley/Stella is strongly committed to this country and its people, and have been since the beginning in 2011. We have no intention of leaving, and every intention of supporting the factories and all their dependent garment workers to get back on their feet once this crisis passes and will continue to work hard to improve working conditions and ensure fair
remuneration.” Jean Chabert, Managing Director Stanley/Stella

Stanley/Stella is proud to be among a number of brands behaving responsibly and respectfully during this difficult time. They believe this is the right thing to do, the ethical thing to do.


About Stanley/Stella

Stanley/Stella is a Belgian B2B apparel company producing premium sustainable clothing destined for fashion brands, events and merchandising. They offer a collection of over 100 styles of t-shirts, sweatshirts and more for men, women and kids, all made in certified 100% organic cotton and recycled materials.
From the beginning their mission has been to produce premium contemporary garments in a more responsible and sustainable way. They therefore integrate sustainability into everything they do. As one of the world’s top organic cotton users, they are certified to the highest level and are ethical in their sourcing and production.
Read the Social Report 2019 for a detailed look at Stanley/Stella’s ethical and sustainable business practices, and to access information on our partner factories in Bangladesh.