Frequently Asked Questions

OCEANR designs and produces custom sustainable apparel and accessories for global brands, resorts, yachts, and corporations. Our products are crafted from premium, eco-friendly materials with full branding customisation.

Click here to watch our brand video and get a visual sense of who we are, and what we do.

We serve luxury hospitality, superyachts, wellness resorts, diving centres, pharma, corporate sustainability programmes, and more.

Necker Island, The Chedi Luštica Bay, PADI, Thanda Island, Islas Secas, Four Seasons, and more. Click here to view some of our previous partnerships.

OCEANR is headquartered in Cork, Ireland, and our production facility (ASPECT) is located in Riga, Latvia. Click here to take a virtual tour of our Latvian facility.

Yes. OCEANR is proudly B Corporation Certified since 2024. Click here to read more about our certification details.

If you’re new to BCorps, click here to read our blog which explains it in a bit more detail.

Sustainable fashion is a broad term. At OCEANR, we contribute to circular, sustainable fashion by using recycled materials, valuing the individual employees who design and produce our apparel, and giving back to our planet and its communities through our NGO partnerships. 

Click here to read more about how doing good for the planet is at the heart of what we do.

Yes, we have partnered with several NGOs, all centred around making our ecosystems a healthier place for people and the planet alike. 

Our recent partnerships with Plastic Fischer and Sea Trees have been featured in our blog.

Absolutely. We can’t guarantee anything, but we are always open to hearing about organisations who are working hard to do their bit for a more sustainable planet.

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Subscribe to our newsletter by using the sign-up feature at the bottom of this page, if you would like to receive monthly updates from OCEANR. 

You can also follow us on social media – we are most active on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram but we have accounts across all major platforms. 

We offer activewear, swimwear, casualwear, uniforms, kidswear, spa uniforms, outerwear, hats, towels, water bottles, tote bags, and more.

Yes. Thanks to our in-house design team, you can choose colours, logos, patterns, trims, and more, across over 100 different product options.

MOQs start from 20 units for headwear and accessories, and range from 50 to 100+ units for garments, depending on the product.

Yes. Sample boxes can be arranged through your dedicated account manager.

Yes, we have full collections for both.

We offer sublimation (for polyester), embroidery, heat transfer, direct-to-garment printing, and more.

Our team will help guide you based on performance, sustainability, and design goals. Explore our Fabric Innovation Lab by clicking here for more details.

We specialise in sustainable bulk production but do offer flexible MOQs and limited on-demand options.

GRS, GOTS, OEKO-TEX®, OCS, and PETA-Approved Vegan.

We use recycled and organic fabrics, offset carbon, promote circularity, and fund ocean clean-ups. Thanks to our Certified B Corporation status, OCEANR is proud to say that it has been proven to directly give back to our planet and communities through our fair business practices.

If you would like more details about our commitments to sustainability and how OCEANR lives by its values to give back to the planet, click here to read OCEANR’s Sustainability Report 2025.

Yes, we are, but we prefer the term “sustainable fashion brand”. Slow fashion refers to clothing that is produced intentionally and responsibly. OCEANR focuses on premium quality and sustainability, and we believe a slightly longer lead time is worth the wait when it directly contributes towards enriched communities and a healthier planet. 

Read more about our commitments towards protecting the planet by clicking here.

Although we use efficient cutting techniques, a small amount of fabric waste is inevitable in any apparel production. Our team in Latvia collects fabric waste until there is a sufficient amount to repurpose it, such as into tote bags. 

Our proprietary range of 18 certified sustainable fabric types.

Yes, we use recycled polyester derived from plastic bottles and fishing nets.

Through eco-conscious production, sustainable shipping, and monthly mangrove planting, which you can read more about by clicking here.

OCEANR customers can return their old garments to us for repair or recycling. We repurpose them into items like laundry bags and teddy bear stuffing.

We fund a TrashBoom system in Indonesia’s Citarum River, targeting 25 tonnes of river plastic removal annually. Click here to read more about this partnership and how the TrashBoom works.

It is possible that recycled polyester may shed some microfibres. To combat this, we recommend using a microfibre filter. Our organic cotton and linen products do not shed microplastics.

Products made from organic cotton, linen and hemp are biodegradable. It’s important to note that while the fabric itself is biodegradable, certain elements like stitching threads, labels, or any added prints may not be.
Recycled polyester is not, but it supports circularity across the global economy and supply chains.

Yes. Our Fabric Innovation Lab is developing textiles using seaweed and hemp. We already use bamboo in our towel range. Learn more about our fabrics by clicking here.

This is our mission to remove 250,000kg of ocean waste by 2030, supported by every purchase. Through our partnership with Plastic Fischer, we recently reached a milestone of removing 30,000kg of river waste, which you read more about by clicking here.

Yes, read our 2025 Sustainability Report by clicking here. Among the key figures highlighted in our report are: OCEANR has prevented over half a million plastic bottles from entering our oceans to date, and we have saved more than 600 pieces of clothing from entering landfills.

Primarily in our own factory in Riga, Latvia under strict European labour laws.

Yes. 100% of OCEANR staff receive fair wages that are above the national minimum wage. Click here to read more about how our business model is guided by people-first practices.

We work with certified suppliers who follow our strict code of conduct and share our sustainable values.

Yes. Our two teams are in daily contact and they frequently travel between Ireland and Latvia.

Yes. Our production meets stringent standards for ethics, labour, and environment. This all factored into our Certified B Corporation status, which you can read more about by clicking here.

Products made from organic cotton, linen and hemp are biodegradable. It’s important to note that while the fabric itself is biodegradable, certain elements like stitching threads, labels, or any added prints may not be.
Recycled polyester is not, but it supports circularity across the global economy and supply chains.

This is our mission to remove 250,000kg of ocean waste by 2030, supported by every purchase. Through our partnership with Plastic Fischer, we recently reached a milestone of removing 30,000kg of river waste, which you read more about by clicking here.

An LCA tracks the environmental impact of a garment from raw material to finished product.

You can view data on carbon footprint, water usage, kilometres travelled, and more, benchmarked against industry norms. Click here to read more about our partnership with BCome and how QR codes improve our transparency.

Our LCAs show 17-49% savings across key environmental indicators.

Yes, sublimation printing requires no water and avoids harmful dyes.

We repair what we can. Other items are shredded and repurposed or recycled to avoid landfill.

mail us at hello@oceanr.co or complete the contact form on our website by clicking here.

Lead times vary by product and quantity, but typically range from 4–8 weeks.

Yes, we have a discount system in place for bulk and repeat orders. Speak with your dedicated account manager for specific details.

Yes. We serve clients across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and APAC.

We offset all shipping emissions through DHL GoGreen and our mangrove planting programme.

Yes, once your order has shipped, you will receive an email providing you with a tracking number.

As our products are customised, OCEANR does not accept returns unless the product is faulty.

This depends on the shipping destination. Your dedicated account manager will advise you on pricing once your order is placed.

In this event, contact your dedicated account manager for support. Please also be advised that OCEANR does not take responsibility for any items which are lost in transit – DHL should be contacted.

You can reach our team at hello@oceanr.co or through your dedicated account manager.

Sizes range from XS to 5XL depending on the product. Kids and baby sizing are also available. Click here to view our sizing chart, which includes conversions from US, EU, and UK sizing.

Yes, our sizing charts include EU, UK, and US conversions in inches and centimetres.

In this case, we recommend going up one size from your usual fit.

Yes, just order the men’s version of the tee that you would like, and it will have a looser fit. Make sure to double-check your measurements before placing an order.

Yes. Our activewear and swimwear lines are designed for durability, movement, and performance.

Yes. Many of our fabrics offer UV protection, quick drying, breathability, and moisture wicking.

We recommend washing your products at low temperatures, avoiding bleach, and line-drying where possible. Always follow the care label for best results.