At Banana Moon, we pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled range of unique processes and services that elevate your custom clothing and merchandise to the next level. Our expertise and creativity allow us to bring your vision to life with precision and style.
Whether you're starting a new clothing line, planning merch for your brand, or just unsure how your logo will look on fabric, we’re here to help. Our creative support team offers help at every stage, from artwork prep to garment mockups, ensuring your final product looks just as good in real life as it does in your head.
Established in 1993, we're a family company that has grown from a lifestyle craft business to an agile, responsible and visionary personalised clothing supplier operating from a 10,000 sq. ft purpose-built facility in Yorkshire, UK.
We are so pleased to announce that Banana Moon has been B-Corp certified! This certification acknowledges our continued commitment to people and our planet and we feel extremely happy and proud to achieve B-Corp certification after years of hard work.
Alex Grace is the owner and Managing Director of Banana Moon, a world-class, award winning personalised clothing manufacturer, based in Yorkshire.
From Banana Moon’s humble home beginnings to its multi-million-pound turnover, Alex has led through significant growth and expansion, and was listed in the Yorkshire Business Insider's '42 under 42' list.
A keen entrepreneur, Alex is passionate about product innovation and sustainability. Investing heavily in virtually waterless printing methods like Direct to Garment printing, he champions sustainable manufacturing and methods for minimising the environmental impact of industry production.
Determined to lead real change in the industry, Alex regularly advocates for the use of effective water management strategies, water neutrality, biodegradable dyes, recycled materials, pollution prevention, and screen print reclamation processes. His innovative methods reduced company water consumption by 25%.
Committed to only work with suppliers that share his ethos and adhere to sustainable business practices, Alex is a member of, and speaker for, the Manufacturer’s Alliance, a powerful group for inspiring manufacturing leaders. Keen to share his wealth of experience, he regularly speaks about how manufacturers can solve traditional business challenges with creative thinking and purposeful direction.
After graduating with an MSc Entrepreneurship at Nottingham University Business School, Alex Grace joined his family business, eventually taking the reins from his father as Managing Director of the company. An advocate for positive leadership, Alex speaks passionately about putting his people before profit and credits this as being at the heart of Banana Moon’s success. He fervently believes happy and engaged employees are crucial to delivering exceptional customer service.
Alex often joins podcasts to share real conversations about business, branding, and doing things the right way.
He talks about sustainability, leadership, and what it really means to build a company that cares about people and the planet.
Honest, down-to-earth, and full of insight - these are conversations worth a listen.
In this episode, Alex, Jack and Ellie discuss how the garment industry can reduce its environmental impact, how to stay honest about sustainability progress (especially when things don’t go perfectly) and how creating an engaged internal culture is key to driving long-term change.
B Corp certification is more than just a badge; it’s a commitment to doing business with purpose. In this episode Lee and Alex break down the realities of the certification process, the challenges and rewards of becoming B Corp certified, and why more companies should (or shouldn’t) consider pursuing it.
Bagging
Add a bagging option for each eligible item in your cart.
Unbranded pouches offer a refined look and are easily recyclable at home. Perfect for a sustainable, customer-friendly solution.
Tissue-wrapped for a thoughtful touch. Ideal for personal gifting or presenting to individual team members.
Film Your Order
Add a bespoke filming option for all eligible items in your order.
Add a professionally edited 1-minute video, great for e-mail campaigns or featuring on your website. Designed to showcase your personalised clothing in detail.
Share content of your branded merch being produced with 2x 15-second reels. Perfect for quick, engaging clips that grab attention and expand your reach across social media.
