We've taken on a new brand. Stanley/Stella now sits alongside AWDis, Result, Regatta and the rest of our range, and the first garment in is an oversized puffer jacket made entirely from recycled polyester.
You'll find it on our Soft Shell Jackets & Gilets page, listed as the Unisex Puffer Jacket.
What The Jacket Actually Is
It's a unisex, oversized-fit puffer with a 240gsm padded body, and the whole thing — shell, padding and lining — is 100% recycled polyester. It comes in four colours: black, British khaki, French navy and off white. Sizes run from XXS right up to 3XL, so one style covers a whole team rather than making you order a men's and a women's version.
The oversized cut is deliberate. It's meant to be worn over a hoodie or a fleece rather than on its own, which makes it a sensible outer layer for anyone working outside through the winter.
Why We Took The Brand On
More of our customers are being asked where their kit comes from, particularly schools, charities and anyone tendering for public-sector work. Stanley/Stella is a straightforward answer to that question, because the certifications are on the garment rather than in the marketing.
This jacket carries GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification for its recycled content, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 for the chemicals used on the fabric, and it's PETA Approved Vegan. The brand is also a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, which audits how and where garments are made.
We're not going to pretend that makes it the cheapest jacket in our range, because it isn't. But if the people buying from you care about this sort of thing, it's worth having an option that stands up to the question.
One Thing Worth Knowing
Stanley/Stella only sell to the printing and embroidery trade. Their garments can't be sold plain, which means this jacket is only available from us with your logo on it. If you're after a plain puffer with nothing on it, we can't help with this one — but everything else in our range is still available blank if that's what you need.
Getting Your Logo On It
A padded jacket is a different job to a polo shirt. There's loft in the garment and the outer shell is light, so we'll look at your logo and tell you whether embroidery or a printed finish will sit better on it before we quote. That's the same as always: we'd rather take two minutes to get it right than hand you back something that puckers.
As with everything we do, there's no set-up fee and no charge for digitising your logo or storing the file for reorders.
Want Something Else From The Range?
The puffer is the first Stanley/Stella garment we've listed. They make tees, hoodies and sweatshirts to the same standard, so if there's something you'd like us to look at getting in, tell us and we'll see what we can do.
Common Questions
Can I buy the puffer jacket without a logo?
No. Stanley/Stella supply the printing and embroidery trade only, and their garments can't be sold undecorated. This one comes with your logo on it or not at all.
What sizes does it come in?
XXS to 3XL, in a unisex oversized fit, so the same style works across a whole team.
Is it actually recycled?
Yes, and it's certified. The jacket is 100% recycled polyester and carries GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification, which audits the recycled content rather than taking the maker's word for it.
How should the logo go on a padded jacket?
We'll advise once we've seen your artwork. A puffer has loft and a light outer shell, so the right method depends on the size and detail of your logo. Send it over and we'll tell you which will look better.
Will you be stocking more Stanley/Stella?
If there's demand, yes. Get in touch and tell us what you'd like to see and we'll look at bringing it in.