Natural fibres are fibres that come directly from nature and can be spun into yarn and made into textiles without first having to be broken down or chemically processed. Humans have used them for thousands of years, and they remain …
Natural Fibre
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Crude Oil
Fossil fuels, such as crude oil, are primarily made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms, forming hydrocarbons. These hydrocarbons come from the remains of plants, animals, and microorganisms living on earth millions of years ago. As these remains were buried …
OEKO-TEX
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX—STANDARD 100 is an eco-label that ensures that textile products do not contain substances at levels hazardous to health. For a product to be labelled STANDARD 100, every component and every stage of production, from thread
RWS – Responsible Wool Standard
The Textile Exchange organisation owns the Responsible Wool Standard and focuses on sheep welfare and grazing land. RWS certifies all actors in the wool value chain, from wool farmers to yarn and textile producers and clothing brands. The certification for …
The Swan
The Nordic Ecolabel, one of the world’s most stringent environmental certifications, is awarded to products and services that meet strict environmental requirements. The label was established in 1989 by the Nordic Council of Ministers and is a voluntary system for …
GOTS – Global Organic Textile Standard
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) defines global criteria for labelling organic textiles. From harvesting raw materials to responsible manufacturing and labelling, GOTS-certified textiles provide credible reassurance to consumers. To obtain a product certification, a producer must have all steps …
