When it comes to clothing and fashion items, how can consumers determine whether a product is eco-friendly? A simple way is to check for certification labels. There are three main types of certifications:
Type I (ISO14024) Third-Party Certification : These certifications are awarded after rigorous evaluation by independent organizations.
Type II (ISO14021) Self-Declaration : Manufacturers declare their products as eco-friendly based on their own standards.
Type III (ISO14025) Environmental Information Labeling : These provide quantitative data about a product’s environmental impact.
Here are some examples of Type I (ISO 14024) third-party certification.
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
Recognized worldwide, this certification confirms that textiles are free from over 350 harmful substances. Adopting harmful-substance-free certified products leads not only to ensuring consumers' safety but also to contributing to reducing negative impacts on employees and the environment.
For more information, visit the OEKO-TEX website.
BLUESIGN
A certification system dedicated to sustainability in the textile industry, it ensures products meet high environmental and safety standards. By verifying that materials are free from harmful substances and promoting safe manufacturing processes, this system protects both workers' health and the environment. Companies involved are encouraged to adopt eco-friendly practices, offering consumers reliable products aligned with sustainable values.
For more information, visit the BLUESIGN website.
Associazione Tessile e Salute
An Italian organization focused on the safety and health impacts of textile products. It aims to ensure consumer confidence in safe products while promoting environmental protection and sustainable production methods. Their activities include managing chemicals in textiles, establishing health standards for workers, and providing educational programs for industry stakeholders and consumers.
For more information, visit the Associazione Tessile e Salute website.
EU Ecolabel
The official EU label for environmentally friendly products. EU Ecolabel yarns are produced from sustainable fibers, in an environmentally responsible way, in safe and fair working conditions. Hazardous chemicals are minimized and tested in the products. Yarns are tested to ensure quality and durability.
For more information, visit the EU Ecolabel website.
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This certification operates on analysis and valuation of chemical substances used along the entire production chain in order to avoid the use of toxic and restricted substances during manufacturing processes, to avoid dispersion in the environment or their usage on goods. It ensures that companies and their production chain are adopting good and healthy practices. Furthermore, the control of toxic and restricted substances guarantees compatibility with the strictest requirements on the market.
The Woolmark Company
The Woolmark Certification Program is a quality assurance and product certification program for wool textiles. Wool is the original eco fiber, being 100% natural, renewable and biodegradable.
The Woolmark Certification Program provides assurance to both the supply chain and consumers that the product has been rigorously tested for quality.
For more information, visit the Woolmark website.
- PURE NEW WOOL (Woolmark) : Certifies products made with 100% new wool, meeting specified quality standards.
- WOOL RICH BLEND (Woolmark Blend) : Certifies products made with 50%–99.9% new wool, meeting specified quality standards.
- WOOL BLEND PERFORMANCE (Wool Blend) : Certifies products made with 30%–49.9% new wool, meeting specified quality standards.
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