SanMar (PPAI 110788, Platinum) – PPAI 100’s No. 1 ranked supplier – has announced that it has joined bluesign (PPAI 825888, Standard-Base) as a system partner.

  • bluesign is a Swiss business services provider specializing in sustainable textile production.
  • SanMar, which earned 2024 PPAI 100 High Marks in Responsibility, says the move underscores its commitment to sustainable manufacturing and responsible chemical management.


“The awareness and importance of sustainability is growing within our industry, and we’re excited to add bluesign to our bench,” says Emily Gigot, senior manager of sustainability at SanMar. “We look forward to leveraging the bluesign System and its team of experts to improve our programs and to continue providing our customers with products made to the highest environmental standards.”

Dedication To Sustainability

Founded in 2000, bluesign employs more than 100 environmental experts, many of them Ph.D. chemical scientists who work closely with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure production meets bluesign’s rigorous environmental, worker and consumer safety requirements in pursuit of textile materials certifications.

  • If the manufacturing and chemistry assessments don’t meet the criteria, bluesign creates a roadmap for improvement.


By adopting bluesign standards, the Issaquah, Washington-based firm says it will ensure that its supply chain continues to meet the highest environmental and safety criteria, aligning with its long-term sustainability goals.

“SanMar’s decision to partner with bluesign is a testament to its dedication to sustainability and responsible manufacturing,” says Daniel Rüfenacht, CEO of bluesign. “SanMar’s leadership in the promotional products sector makes this partnership particularly significant. We’re proud to support SanMar in its journey towards a more sustainable future, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on the industry.”