YourStuffMade’s Ethical Standards
YourStuffMade ethical manufacturing standards
YourStuffMade’s Ethical Standards
At YourStuffMade, calling ourselves an ethical manufacturer is a responsibility we take seriously.
We believe ethics should be clear, measurable and human — not vague promises. This page answers one important question: what does ethical custom manufacturing actually mean at YourStuffMade?
Our standard
Ethical manufacturing should be practical, not performative
Ethical manufacturing is not a slogan. It shows up in wages, rest, factory safety, supplier choices, production methods, material decisions, shipping partners, quality control, customer education and how a company responds when something needs to improve.
Our standards are built around three pillars: People, the humans who make everything possible; Planet, the environment we operate within and borrow from; and Product, how things are made, sourced and designed to exist responsibly.
Our belief: a custom product is only truly successful if it is made with care for the customer, the maker, the worker, the supplier, the community and the environment.
The three pillars
People, Planet and Product
Ethical manufacturing starts with fair treatment, dignity, wages, safety and rest.
We reduce harm through smarter materials, logistics, reuse, recycling and waste reduction.
We design for quality, durability, purpose and responsible production instead of unnecessary excess.
We review and improve our standards because ethical manufacturing is ongoing.
1. People
Ethical manufacturing starts with fair treatment, dignity and safety
At YourStuffMade, we believe people should be able to earn a living, rest properly and work safely — not just survive. Ethical manufacturing is impossible if the people behind the product are exhausted, underpaid, unsafe or unheard.
We believe minimum wage should not be the ceiling for fair pay. Wages should support a reasonable quality of life, not just attendance at work.
Time off is encouraged, not discouraged, because rest leads to better work, better health and long-term sustainability.
Performance bonuses are provided to share success, not hoard it. When the company grows, our people should grow with it.
We invest in up-to-date equipment and tools to reduce risk and physical strain. A safe workplace is a basic right.
We do not tolerate exploitation, intimidation or unsafe labour practices. We work to maintain respect, communication and accountability.
The people behind custom products deserve dignity. This principle shapes our pricing, timelines, supplier expectations and factory relationships.
2. Planet
We minimise harm and take responsibility for our footprint
Manufacturing has an environmental cost. Ethical manufacturing means actively reducing that cost, not pretending it does not exist.
We prioritise logistics partners that publish environmental initiatives, carbon programs or emissions-reduction pathways.
DHL GoGreen Plus →
UPS carbon neutral credentials →
FedEx sustainability →
SF Express green logistics →
Discarded, returned or damaged metal products are collected and melted down so reclaimed metal can be reused in new production cycles.
Leftover trims and excess fabric are repurposed into smaller products such as headbands and accessories where possible.
If a requested fabric composition does not already exist in our supply chain, we first propose existing materials that meet the functional and aesthetic needs.
Using existing materials can help reduce water usage, chemical processing, energy consumption and excess textile waste.
Ethical manufacturing sometimes means guiding customers away from wasteful or impractical choices, even if those choices would create a larger order.
Our planet standard: reduce, reuse, redesign, repurpose — and sometimes choose not to create something new at all.
3. Product
Thoughtful design, responsible production and longevity
Ethical products are made with intention, not urgency. Better quality reduces returns, waste and unnecessary remanufacturing. A product that lasts longer is more ethical than one that needs constant replacement.
We do not mass-produce for the sake of volume. Every product should have a clear use case, timeline, audience and reason to exist.
Ethical production respects technical limits, material efficiency and durability. We guide customers toward realistic, long-lasting designs.
Higher-quality production can reduce defects, returns, replacement orders, customer disappointment and product waste.
We help customers understand product options, trade-offs, materials, finishes, timelines and production realities before they order.
We help makers create enamel pins, patches, stickers, charms, keychains, packaging, apparel and custom merch with more care and transparency.
We support artists, events, charities, fundraisers, communities and creators using products to tell stories and create positive impact.
Trust and accountability
How YourStuffMade holds itself accountable
Ethical standards only matter if they are connected to action. Our accountability model includes internal standards, supplier expectations, B Corp certification, purpose and stakeholder governance, customer education and continuous improvement.
Yourstuffmade Pty Ltd is listed on the official B Corp directory with an overall B Impact Score of 89.6.
Our governance commitment helps embed consideration of employees, customers, suppliers, community, environment and members into decision-making.
Custom products should never come at the cost of human dignity, child safety, education or worker rights.
We work to reduce trafficking and forced labour risk through supplier expectations, accountability and education.
Customers can contact us with questions about products, ethics, timelines, sourcing and production choices.
We build tools that make cost, carbon impact and product decisions easier to understand before ordering.
Causes, charities and movements
Organisations we encourage our community to learn from and support
YourStuffMade’s ethical standards are connected to a bigger movement for responsible business, fair labour, child protection, anti-slavery work, anti-trafficking action and environmental accountability.
Supports businesses balancing profit with social and environmental impact.
Works to end human trafficking and modern slavery.
Helps organisations reduce modern slavery risk.
Campaigns against slavery, forced labour and child exploitation.
Publishes modern slavery research worldwide.
Resources on child labour and preventing exploitation.
Global standards on forced labour, decent work and worker rights.
United Nations campaign raising awareness about human trafficking.
Australian support and reporting resources.
FAQs
YourStuffMade ethical standards FAQs
What does ethical manufacturing mean at YourStuffMade?
It means making custom products with care for people, planet and product, including fairer wages, safe conditions, responsible sourcing, waste reduction, durable design and transparency with customers.
Is YourStuffMade a Certified B Corporation?
Yes. Yourstuffmade Pty Ltd is listed on the official B Corp directory with an overall B Impact Score of 89.6.
How does YourStuffMade support fair wages?
Our current standard is that staff earn 216% above the local minimum wage. We believe wages should support a reasonable quality of life and that company success should be shared with the people who make the work possible.
How does YourStuffMade reduce waste?
We reduce waste by recycling metal products, repurposing excess fabrics, proposing existing materials before creating new fabrics, prioritising quality and guiding customers toward practical designs.
How can I create ethical custom products with YourStuffMade?
You can browse our custom ethical products, send us your idea and work with our team to choose the best product, quantity, design, timeline and production pathway.
From all of us at YourStuffMade
Ethical manufacturing is not a finish line
Ethical manufacturing is an ongoing practice. We commit to regularly reviewing and improving our standards, choosing progress over perfection and making ethics something felt by our team, partners and customers.