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The Green Standard: 10 Sustainability Certifications in Fashion
1. GOTS – Global Organic Textile Standard
GOTS is the gold standard for organic fibers. It certifies that textiles are made with at least 70% organic fibers and that all chemicals used meet strict environmental and toxicological criteria. It also requires social responsibility throughout the supply chain.
Why it matters: It proves your fabrics are genuinely organic and ethically made.
2. Fair Trade Certified™
This certification ensures fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable livelihoods for workers. It also promotes community development and prohibits forced or child labor.
Why it matters: It supports workers' rights and allows shoppers to buy with a conscience.
Learn more about Fair Trade Certified™
3. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
This label ensures that textiles have been tested for harmful substances and are safe for human health. Even non-organic materials can qualify if they meet the strict testing standards.
Why it matters: It offers peace of mind to customers who want toxin-free clothes.
4. Cradle to Cradle Certified®
Recognizing products designed with circularity in mind, this certification evaluates safety, recyclability, water stewardship, renewable energy use, and social fairness.
Why it matters: It proves your brand is building toward a circular economy and reducing waste.
Learn more about Cradle to Cradle
5. PETA-Approved Vegan
This badge guarantees that no animal products—such as leather, wool, or silk—were used in any part of the item and that no animal testing occurred.
Why it matters: Appeals to vegan shoppers and animal-rights advocates, expanding your ethical base.
Learn more about PETA-Approved Vegan
6. FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council)
FSC certification ensures that wood-based materials like viscose and lyocell are sourced from responsibly managed forests with traceability.
Why it matters: Helps preserve forests and biodiversity while offering sustainable fabric options.
7. Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)
BCI aims to make cotton production better for the people who produce it and better for the environment. It trains farmers to use less water and fewer chemicals.
Why it matters: Offers scalable, responsible cotton sourcing without compromising quality.
8. WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production)
WRAP is focused on promoting safe, lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing worldwide through independent certification.
Why it matters: Verifies ethical manufacturing in global supply chains.
9. Bluesign®
This certification addresses environmental health and safety throughout the textile manufacturing process, ensuring clean inputs and reduced environmental impacts.
Why it matters: It gives your customers confidence that your materials are sustainably made.
10. GRS – Global Recycled Standard
GRS verifies the recycled content of products and responsible social, environmental, and chemical practices in their production.
Why it matters: It supports the use of post-consumer waste and responsible recycling processes.
By showcasing these sustainability certifications, you signal a deeper commitment to transparency, ethics, and environmental responsibility. They’re not just labels—they’re tools to educate and inspire conscious shopping. When you share your values clearly, the right customers will find and support your brand.
