Sustainability in Production
Made with care for the planet.
Print on Demand (POD) Methods:
Each item is custom-made only when ordered, and is individually printed, cut, and hand-sewn by an in-house team. The print-on-demand custom production approach is critical in reducing waste.
The inks we use for printing are Oeko-TexTM certified, vegan, water-based, and free of harmful chemicals. All ink waste is disposed of to meet environmental regulations.
The sublimation printing method used is more eco-friendly because it doesn’t require as much water as compared to other dye transfer techniques. We use Kornit printers that generate almost zero wastewater and use less energy than standard industry printers, which lowers our carbon footprint.
Damaged and returned products are donated to local charities.
Materials: When I started Sunny Get Up, my manufacturer was using recycled polyester fabric for some of my products (Longline Sports Bra, Bikinis, Hoodies, Crop Tops) but not others (Leggings, Capris, Onepieces, Trimmed Sports Bras). In Oct 2025, they switched to using recycled materials for all of my products and I was thrilled! The recycled fabric was less peachy and not as stretchy as the old fabric, but still soft to the touch, had improved resistance to pilling and snagging while staying breathable and moisture-wicking. Personally I felt that the recycled fabric was also a little more compressive than the original. At that time I updated all product titles, graphics, and descriptions to include recycled details. Now in Oct 2026 they have switched materials yet again and have discontinued the recycled fabric. While I preferred the recycled material for sustainability, and the original fabric for its peachy lightweight feel, this new fabric also has its strengths. The new fabric is thicker, has a softer hand feel, more stretch, along with better coverage and reduced transparency. It also has a new, more elastic thread to improve seam strength and elasticity. The sizing charts are the same, but you might consider sizing up if you prefer a less compressive fit. Even with this material change, Sunny Get Up is still a sustainable choice.
Packaging: Our printing partner has switched to 90%–100% post-consumer recycled plastic packaging for apparel products. Post-consumer recycled plastic (often referred to as PCR) is made from items that consumers use and recycle every day, like plastic bottles and food containers. PCR packaging protects your order just as well as regular plastic bags, however, choosing PCR over first-use plastics reduces the environmental impact plastic has on our planet.
Shipping: Our printing partner only creates products once an order is placed and delivers over 85% of them within the region they’re fulfilled. That means overproduction is greatly reduced, and strategically-located fulfillment centers lead to lower CO₂ emissions when transporting orders.