Certification

    Certificates prove quality to partners who cannot inspect the factory floor.

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Sector certification

Certificates help prove a company’s quality, safety, and reliability to both customers and partners. Certificates most relevant to textile and apparel manufacturers include:

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ISO 9001

A quality management system that keeps fabric, garment, and accessory production consistent from batch to batch.
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02

ISO 14001

An environmental management system addressing dyeing, finishing, and water use across textile production.
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03

ISO 45001

Occupational health and safety management for weaving, cutting, and garment-floor workers.
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04

OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Independent testing for harmful substances in textiles, widely recognised by buyers and consumers.
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GOTS

Global Organic Textile Standard, covering organic fibre content and responsible processing.
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REACH

EU chemical-safety compliance for restricted substances used in textiles, apparel, and accessories.
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BSCI / SA8000

Social-compliance standards covering labour conditions across the textile and apparel supply chain.
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Textile standards

Textile standards, from fibre content to chemical restriction, come from external bodies. We track and explain them.