Accreditation Explained


Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) An independent, objective, non-profit team of global social compliance experts dedicated to promoting safe, lawful, humane and ethical manufacturing around the world through certification and education.	Fairtrade Foundation A global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK and is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.	REACH Compliance REACH aims to improve the protection of human health and the environment through the better and earlier identification of the intrinsic properties of chemical substances.



Global Organic Textile Standard The GOTS certification is the strictest when it comes to textiles made from organic fibres. It tracks the entire production chain from the cotton fields, through harvesting, yarn manufacturing, the finished product before printing, and even clothing export.	OEKO-TEX Standard 100 An independent certification system that tests textile raw materials, intermediate and end products for harmful substances at all stages of production.	OEKO-TEX STeP STeP stands for Sustainable Textile & Leather Production, and is a modular certification system for production facilities in the textile and leather industry. The goal is to implement environmentally friendly production processes in the long term, to improve health and safety and promote socially responsible working conditions for production sites.	OEKO-TEX Made in Green A traceable product label for all kinds of textile and leather products, that have been manufactured in environmentally friendly facilities, under safe and socially responsible working conditions. It also reassures consumers that the product is made of materials that have been tested for harmful substances.


Organic Blended Content Standard OCS blended means this material is certified to contain a minimum of 5% and a maximum of 94% organic material. OCS is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of certified organic input and chain of custody. Their goal is to increase organic agriculture production.	Organic 100 Content Standard OCS 100 means this material is certified to contain 95% or more organic material. OCS is an international, voluntary standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of certified organic input and chain of custody. Their goal is to increase organic agriculture production.	Recycled 100 Claim Standard RCS 100 means this material is certified to contain 95% or more recycled material. RCS is a chain of custody standard that tracks recycled raw materials through the supply chain. It sets requirements for independent certification of recycled input. Under the standard, each stage of production is required to be certified, beginning at the recycling stage. RCS is an assurance to customers that the claimed recycled materials are indeed recycled.	Recycled Blended Claim Standard RCS blended means this material is certified to contain a minimum of 5% and a maximum of 94% recycled material. RCS is a chain of custody standard that tracks recycled raw materials through the supply chain. It sets requirements for independent certification of recycled input. Under the standard, each stage of production is required to be certified, beginning at the recycling stage. RCS is an assurance to customers that the claimed recycled materials are indeed recycled.

The Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex) A global membership organisation dedicated to driving improvements in ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains.	Fair Wear Foundation An independent organisation that works directly with brands, factories, unions and governments to improve labour conditions globally.	Social Accountability International The SA8000 Standard is the world’s leading social certification program. It provides a holistic framework allowing organisations of all types, in any industry, and in any country to demonstrate their dedication to the fair treatment of workers.	B Corporation Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are companies verified by B Lab to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Better Cotton Initivative Better Cotton™ is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Its mission is to help cotton communities survive and thrive while protecting and restoring the environment. They are making cotton farming a more climate-resilient, environmentally friendly and responsible business.	ACCORD ACCORD helps ready-made garment factories in Bangladesh become safe, and stay safe for millions of workers.	Fair Labor Association A collaborative effort of universities, civil society organisations and socially responsible companies dedicated to protecting workers’ rights around the world. FLA places the onus on companies to voluntarily meet internationally recognised labour standards.	Responsible Wool Standard An international, voluntary standard that addresses animal welfare in sheep farms and chain of custody of wool, from certified farms, to the final product. Their goal is to create an industry benchmark that will drive improvements in animal care, land management and social welfare. They also want to provide a robust chain of custody so that consumers are confident that the wool in the products they choose is truly RWS.

Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) Bringing together more than 280 global brands, retailers, manufactures and academics, SAC is deeply committed to creating a more sustainable, equitable, and just world for all. Through collective action efforts they enable positive social and environmental impact at scale	U.S. Cotton Trust Designed to set a new standard in more sustainably grown cotton, the programs mission is to bring quantifiable and verifiable goals and measurement to the key sustainable metrics of U.S cotton production. Their vision is full transparency and continuous improvement, where improving the environmental footprint is the central goal.	EVE VEGAN® A voluntary process recognised worldwide by those who are looking for products that are guaranteed to be free from ingredients of animal origin and not tested on animals.	Global Recycled Standard An international, voluntary standards that set requirements for third-party certification of recycled input and chain of custody.

Ethical Trading Initiative ETI is a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs that promotes respect for workers' rights around the globe. The ETI vision is a world where all workers are free from exploitation and discrimination, and enjoy conditions of freedom, security and equity.	AMFORI - BSCI A leading supply chain management system that supports companies to drive social compliance and improvements within the factories and farms in their global supply chains.	Textile Exchange (TE) Textile Exchange inspires and equips people to accelerate sustainable practices in the textile value chain. TE focuses on minimising the harmful impacts of the global textile industry and maximising its positive effects.	PETA - Approved Vegan PETA – Approved Vegan allows companies that sell apparel, accessories, furniture or home decor to highlight their vegan offerings, helping consumers find animal-free products at a glance and make purchases that align with their values.