Frequently asked questions

• Why merch?

  Merch, or merchandise as it is actually called, has a (well-deserved) bad reputation. Should a responsible player like Bokhari sell merch products when everyone is talking about consuming less and recycling more? Well, we have also asked ourselves that question.

  We believe that we all have a responsibility to contribute to smarter consumption. And be conscious in the choices we make. This means choosing quality over quantity, choosing products that last – and choosing a supplier and producer who has full control at all stages. A supplier that not only delivers quality products, but also ensures safe workplaces for women and men, and schooling for their children.

  We believe that if merch products are to have the right of life, then they must be well thought out and useful. This is how we want to contribute to redefining merch. For a Bokhari merch product is so much more.

• Why recycled and not organic cotton?

  Did you know that it takes approximately 15,000 liters of water to grow 1 kg of new cotton? Most of the world’s cotton is grown conventionally, and this requires a lot of water, energy and chemicals in “pesticides”, which have a negative impact on the environment.

  But growing organic cotton also requires thousands of liters of water – in fact, it often requires more water to compensate for not using chemicals.

  Recycled cotton comes from leftovers after production or old textiles that have been given new life by being torn up, re-spun and then knitted or woven into new materials. This is how you save raw materials and use less chemicals, water and energy by using recycled cotton.

  By using recycled cotton, you are also helping to reduce the environmental impact and close the material cycle! Circular economy in practice.

• Do you provide printing services?

  Yes, all our merch products can be printed on. We have our own printing shop that offers screen printing, transfer and digital printing:

  i) Screen printing is ideal for productions with limited colors and where the colors are separable. It is also cost-effective for large orders and has a long-lasting finish. Our favourite.

  ii) Transfer printing is like a sticker which, with the use of heat, is attached to the surface.

  iii) Digital printing (DTG printing) gives the possibility to print with unlimited colors quickly and with high resolution.

• Can products be customized?

  All our merch products are made to order and can therefore be adapted to the customer’s wishes. Get in touch and we will find a good solution.

• How much do the products cost?

  Prices depend on several factors such as the number ordered, the number of colors in the print and how quickly the customer wants the order sent. Contact us and we will send you a complete price list.

• What is the minimum order quantity?

  The minimum order quantity (MOQ) for most merch products is 50, some 25 and 100, but get in touch if you want fewer and we will surely find a solution.

• I'm missing a product, can you make it?

  If there is a merch product you are missing in our portfolio, please contact us. We are constantly developing new products so perhaps we have already started thinking about the same thing.

• I'm ready - how to order?

  It should be easy to order merch from Bokhari, and we are happy to help you if you have any questions. Contact us at post@bokhari.no for a non-binding offer and more details.

• What's the difference between Fairtrade and GRS certified cotton?

  We are pleased to be able to offer you as a customer of merch at Bokhari the choice between Fairtrade-certified cotton and GRS-certified recycled cotton.

  Fairtrade is a recognized certification for fair trade. In addition to being a tool for companies that want to reduce the risk of human rights violations in their own value chains, Fairtrade is a well-known labeling scheme for consumers. We offer Fairtrade certification on new cotton.

  The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a voluntary product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in an end product. The standard applies to the entire supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, chemical content and labelling.