Certification
Certificates are claimed more often than they are checked. These guides explain what each one actually proves.
OEKO-TEX, GRS, GOTS: which certificate do you need
What each textile certification covers, who it applies to, and how to check a certificate instead of trusting a logo on a website.
OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100: what it certifies and what it does not
Product classes, what gets tested, how certificates expire, and how to verify a certificate number properly.
GRS certification: what it proves and how to check it
Recycled content, chain of custody and transaction certificates — how GRS works and where the claims break down.
GOTS and organic cotton: what the label really means
Organic fibre thresholds, processing criteria and the difference between “organic” and “made with organic”.
EU REACH for textiles: what importers are responsible for
Restricted substances, the SVHC list and the test reports you need before shipping apparel into the EU.
US CPSIA for children’s apparel: the tests you cannot skip
Lead, phthalates, tracking labels and third-party testing for children’s clothing sold in the United States.
Care and fibre labels: what each market requires
EU, US and UK labelling rules for fibre content, origin and care — what must be on the label and what is voluntary.