
Poly Nation
5
(6 reviews)
About the Business
Full-service apparel manufacturer established in a lovingly restored 107-year-old factory in Salt River. Produces premium quality blank t-shirts, hoodies, and sweaters using ring spun cotton, with ethical manufacturing practices and fair labor policies.
Our Sustainability Evaluation
4.0/7.0
good
Planet (1.5/3.0 pts)
Material Certifications
+1.0
Avoids Problematic Materials
+1.0
Transparent Sourcing
+0.5
Durability Signals
+0.5
Fast Fashion Penalty
-1.0
Practice (2.5/2.5 pts)
Local Production
+1.0
Transparent Makers
+0.5
Fair Pricing
+0.5
Longevity Model
+0.5
Business Red Flags
-1.0
Circularity (0.0/1.5 pts)
Minimal Packaging
+0.5
End of Life Solutions
+0.5
Waste Reduction
+0.5
Poly Nation operates from a lovingly restored 107-year-old factory in Salt River, Cape Town's traditional garment district. The company was founded with a vision to invest in people rather than machines, positioning themselves as a 'modern craft-shop' offering an alternative to cheap imported goods. They've earned an unblemished record with International Brand Auditors and are trusted suppliers to numerous international brands. All staff are paid according to Bargaining Council rates, encouraged to join unions, and covered by Provident Fund. They offer pro-active in-house training and have exemplary staff retention. The facility operates in full compliance with International Labour, Health and Safety criteria. They specialize in screen printing with water-based eco-friendly inks, DTF, DTG, and embroidery. Products include unisex tees, hoodies, sweaters, and jackets with no minimum order requirements. Note: This is primarily a B2B wholesale manufacturer rather than a direct-to-consumer retail brand.
Evaluation updated on November 2025
Customer Reviews
Leave a ReviewThis business doesn't have any reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Contact & Visit
Upgrade to a Featured Plan
Unlock this map, a photo gallery, and more to stand out! Featured companies have 5 times more exposure!
View Plans