Certifications & Standards

The Responsible Down Standard (RDS)

The RDS developed by Textile Exchange is a certification standard that ensures the ethical treatment of ducks and geese during the production of down and feathers. The standard prohibits live-plucking and force-feeding of birds, and it requires that birds are raised in healthy, humane conditions with access to clean water and food. The RDS also […]

Positive Luxury

The Butterfly Mark certification is an independent, globally respected trust mark awarded to luxury brands, retailers and suppliers that meet the highest standards of verified ESG+ performance. The Butterfly Mark certification has been created in consultation with the Positive Luxury Sustainability Council and is rigorous, independent, and is underpinned by the latest international standards, global […]

Leather Working Group

Leather Working Group drives high standards in leather production through their four auditing standards. Their members and technical experts guide the development of their leading global standard to ensure it continually raises the bar for best practice in the industry. If a business is a 1.) leather manufacturer, 2.) leather trader, 3.) commissioning manufacturer, or […]

Cotton made in Africa-Organic (CmiA-Organic)

The Cotton made in Africa-Organic (CmiA-Organic) standard was developed on the initiative of The Aid by Trade Foundation in close cooperation with independent experts for standard development, organic cotton farmers, local actors, and Textile Exchange. To be certified under the CmiA-Organic program, cotton must meet the criteria for both the Cotton made in Africa program […]

Cotton made in Africa (CmiA)

Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) was established by The Aid by Trade Foundation, the largest cotton initiative in Africa. The CmiA standard aims to improve the living conditions of African cotton farmers, protect the environment, and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources. It sets principles, criteria, and indicators defined in social, ecological and economic […]

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)

WRAP is a climate action NGO working around the globe to tackle the causes of the climate crisis and give the planet a sustainable future. WRAP textile initiatives are a series of programs aimed at promoting sustainable practices and reducing textile waste in the industry. These initiatives include Sustainable Clothing Action Plan (SCAP), Textiles 2030, […]

World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) Guarantee System (GS)

The World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) is a global network of over 300 organizations from more than 70 countries dedicated to promoting fair trade. To be a member, an organization must demonstrate that it meets the WFTO’s 10 Principles of Fair Trade, and WFTO offers a Fair Trade Guarantee System for independent verification of fair […]

SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services is a third-party certification, validation and verification body that provides sustainability and environmental certification services to various industries, including agriculture, forestry, apparel and textiles energy, and consumer products. Apparel and textile certifications they do include: Global Recycled Standard, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycled Claim Standard, Recycled Content Certification, Responsible Source – Textiles and […]

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

The GOTS is the world’s leading processing standard for organic textiles and fibres.The GOTS quality assurance system certifies the entire textile supply chain through on-site annual inspections. All operators and wholesalers must hold a valid certification for their final products to be labeled as GOTS certified. An independent Certification Body must check and attest to […]

SA8000® Standard

The SA8000 Standard is the world’s leading social certification program that helps organizations demonstrate their commitment to fair workplace practices and basic human rights. The SA8000 Standard is based on internationally recognized standards of decent work, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ILO conventions, and national laws. It covers nine areas of social accountability, […]

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