How we became a B-Corp-certified shirt brand

LE CHEMISEUR® is now a certified B Corp. It's a certification we're glad to have earned: it distinguishes companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. But what does it actually mean for a shirt brand like ours - and why should it matter to you, our customers?

What is B Corp certification?

B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet verified standards across their whole operation - governance, employees, community and environment. It isn't a self-declared label: certification requires passing a rigorous, independent assessment of a company's impact on society and the environment.

How the certification reflects the way we already work

We didn't change how we work to earn the certification - it recognises what we were already doing. Since day one, we've made men's shirts to a high standard, with a responsible process. Here's what that means in practice:

• Made to order - We produce every shirt to order. Nothing is made on spec, so there's no overstock to discount or destroy. A McKinsey study (2020) found that conventional fashion produces 20% of garments that are never sold. By making to order, we cut this unnecessary production by 43%.
• Fewer returns - Our algorithm gets the size right on the very first order. Our return rate is just 5%, against an average of 30% in fashion e-commerce. And with our patented Fit Key, reorders don't come back at all - lowering our footprint further.
• Premium European cloth - We source our fabrics from established European mills, chosen for their quality and their sustainable practices. Choosing LE CHEMISEUR® means shirts made from responsible, first-grade materials.

Why choose a B-Corp-certified shirt brand?

Choosing a B-Corp-certified shirt brand like LE CHEMISEUR® means buying from a company whose standards are independently audited - not simply stated. With us, that comes alongside a shirt that fits and lasts:

• Transparency - B Corp certification means our practices are verified by a third party, not self-declared.
• Built to last - Our shirts are made to endure: premium cloth, made-to-measure construction and a fit that's right from the start.
• Less waste - Made-to-order production and a 5% return rate mean far less waste than conventional fashion.

Try next-generation made-to-measure with LE CHEMISEUR®.

To learn more about how we've rethought the way shirts are made, read the article by our founder, Jan, on the idea of the "precision economy".