What are the environmental certifications of jacket suppliers? In today’s era of increasing environmental awareness, consumers are paying more and more attention to the environmental performance and sustainability of products. In order to meet market demand, jacket suppliers have sought various environmental certifications to prove the environmental friendliness and sustainability of their products. This article will introduce the common environmental certifications and standards of jacket suppliers in detail.
1. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certification
(I) Certification OverviewOEKO-TEX® Standard 100 is one of the most authoritative and influential textile eco-labels in the world. The certification was established by the International Oeko-TEX® Association in 1992 to test the properties of textiles and garment products in terms of their impact on human health. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 specifies the types of known harmful substances that may be present in textile and clothing products. The test items include pH value, formaldehyde, heavy metals, pesticides/herbicides, chlorinated phenols, phthalates, organotin compounds, azo dyes, carcinogenic/allergenic dyes, OPP, PFOS, PFOA, chlorobenzene and chlorotoluene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, color fastness, volatile substances, odor, etc.
(II) Product classificationOEKO-TEX® Standard 100 divides products into four categories according to their end use:
Category I: Textiles and materials for infants and young children aged three years and below, such as clothing, pajamas, bedding, textile toys, baby stroller cushions, etc.Category II: Textiles and materials whose surfaces are in direct contact with the skin, such as underwear, T-shirts, shirts, bed sheets and pillowcases, towels, tights, etc.Category III: Textiles and materials whose surfaces do not contact or only contact the skin in a small area, such as jackets, coats, outdoor textiles, etc.Category IV: Furniture/decoration materials used for decoration, such as tablecloths, curtains, carpets and other interior decoration fabrics.
(III) Certification processApplicants fill in application forms and other documents and submit test samples: Applicants need to fill in detailed application forms and submit samples to be tested.Laboratory tests based on OEKO-TEX® testing standards: The laboratory will conduct strict tests on samples according to OEKO-TEX® standards.Laboratory issues detailed test report: After the test is completed, the laboratory will issue a detailed test report listing all test results.Issuance of certificates for products that meet the test standards: If the product meets all test standards, an OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification certificate will be issued.On-site return visits to enterprises after the certificate is issued: After the certificate is issued, the certification body will regularly visit the enterprise on site to ensure that the enterprise continues to meet the certification standards.
2. GRS (Global Recycled Standard) Certification
(I) Certification OverviewGRS is the global recycling standard, a voluntary, international standard that applies to complete product standards. GRS certification is initiated by Textile Exchange and certified by a third-party certification body. The purpose of GRS certification is to ensure that the declarations on the relevant products are correct, and to ensure that the products are produced in a good working environment and with minimal environmental impact and chemical impact.
(II) Certification requirementsApplicants for GRS certification must meet the following five requirements:
Traceability: Ensure that the recycled components of the product can be traced back to the source.
Environmental protection: Minimize environmental impact during the production process.
Social responsibility: Ensure that labor conditions during the production process meet international standards.
Recycled label: The content of recycled materials must be clearly marked on the product label.
General principles: Including quality control, label use, third-party certification, etc.
(III) Applicable productsGRS certification is applicable to various textiles containing recycled materials, including jackets, windbreakers, outdoor clothing, etc. For example, the recycled polyester jackets produced by Quanzhou Lemi Clothing Co., Ltd. have passed the GRS certification.
III. GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification
(I) Certification overviewGOTS is the global organic textile standard and one of the most stringent organic textile certification standards in the world. GOTS certification ensures that the entire production process of textiles, from the planting, harvesting, processing of raw materials to the final product, meets strict organic and sustainable standards.
(II) Certification requirementsGOTS certification requirements include:
Raw materials: Organically grown fibers, such as organic cotton, must be used.
Processing process: Harmful chemicals must not be used during processing to ensure the environmental friendliness of the production process.
Social responsibility: Labor conditions during the production process must meet international standards.
Traceability: The entire supply chain of products from raw materials to final products must be traceable.
(III) Applicable productsGOTS certification applies to a variety of organic textiles, including jackets, windbreakers, cotton-padded jackets, etc. For example, the organic cotton jackets produced by Quanzhou Laimi Clothing Co., Ltd. have passed the GOTS certification.
IV. OCS (Organic Content Standard) certification
(I) Certification OverviewOCS is an organic content standard that applies to non-food products containing organic raw materials. OCS certification ensures that the content of organic raw materials in the product meets the standard and that the environmental and social responsibilities of the production process are guaranteed.
(II) Certification requirementsOCS certification requirements include:
Organic raw material content: The content of organic raw materials in the product must reach a certain proportion.Traceability: The entire supply chain of the product from raw materials to the final product must be traceable.Environmental protection: Minimize the environmental impact during the production process.Social responsibility: Labor conditions during the production process must meet international standards.
(III) Applicable productsOCS certification applies to a variety of textiles containing organic raw materials, including jackets, windbreakers, outdoor clothing, etc. For example, the organic cotton jackets produced by Quanzhou Lemi Clothing Co., Ltd. have passed the OCS certification.
V. Bluesign® Certification
(I) Certification OverviewBluesign® certification is an important environmental standard in the textile industry, which aims to ensure that the production process of textiles is harmless to the environment and human health. Bluesign® certification covers the entire supply chain from raw material procurement, production process to final product, ensuring that each link meets strict environmental and safety standards.
(II) Certification requirementsBluesign® certification requirements include:
Raw materials: Environmentally friendly and sustainable raw materials must be used.Production process: The use of chemical substances in the production process must meet strict standards to ensure that they are harmless to the environment and human health.Resource management: Resources must be effectively managed during the production process to reduce the consumption of energy and water resources.Employee health and safety: Labor conditions during the production process must meet international standards to ensure the health and safety of employees.(III) Applicable productsBluesign® certification is applicable to a variety of textiles, including jackets, windbreakers, outdoor clothing, etc. For example, the environmentally friendly jackets produced by Quanzhou Lemi Clothing Co., Ltd. have passed the Bluesign® certification.
VI. SA8000 Social Responsibility Certification
(I) Certification OverviewSA8000 is a social responsibility standard that aims to ensure that companies comply with the standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO) during the production process and protect the rights and welfare of employees. SA8000 certification covers multiple aspects such as labor conditions, working hours, wages, employee health and safety.
(II) Certification RequirementsSA8000 certification requirements include:
Labor conditions: Ensure that employees’ working conditions meet international standards and prohibit the use of child labor and forced labor.
Working hours: Employees’ working hours must comply with local laws and international standards.
Wages: Employees’ wages must comply with local laws and international standards to ensure that employees’ basic living needs are guaranteed.
Employee health and safety: Labor conditions during the production process must meet international standards to ensure the health and safety of employees.
(III) Applicable productsSA8000 certification applies to a variety of textiles, including jackets, windbreakers, outdoor clothing, etc. For example, Quanzhou Lemi Clothing Co., Ltd. has passed the SA8000 certification to ensure that its social responsibility in the production process is guaranteed.
VII. FWF (Fair Wear Foundation) Factory Audit
(I) Certification OverviewFWF is the Fair Wear Foundation, which aims to ensure that the production process of the textile and apparel industry complies with the standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and protect the rights and welfare of employees. FWF factory audits are conducted every three years to ensure that companies continue to comply with social responsibility standards during the production process.
(II) Certification RequirementsFWF factory audit requirements include:
Wages and benefits: Employees’ wages must comply with local laws and international standards to ensure that employees’ basic living needs are guaranteed.
Employee health and safety
: Labor conditions during the production process must meet international standards to ensure the health and safety of employees.
(III) Applicable productsFWF factory audits are applicable to a variety of textiles, including jackets, windbreakers, outdoor clothing, etc. For example, Quanzhou Lemi Clothing Co., Ltd. passed the FWF factory audit to ensure that its social responsibility in the production process is guaranteed.
8. ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
(I) Certification OverviewISO 9001 is a quality management system standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which aims to ensure that enterprises establish and maintain an effective quality management system during the production process to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
(II) Certification RequirementsISO 9001 certification requirements include:
Quality management system: Enterprises must establish and maintain an effective quality management system to ensure quality control during the production process.
Customer satisfaction: Enterprises must ensure customer satisfaction and improve product quality and service levels through continuous improvement and customer feedback mechanisms.
Continuous improvement: Enterprises must continuously improve the quality management system to ensure quality control and customer satisfaction during the production process.
(III) Applicable productsISO 9001 certification applies to a variety of textiles, including jackets, windbreakers, outdoor clothing, etc. For example, Quanzhou Lemi Clothing Co., Ltd. has passed ISO 9001 certification to ensure that its quality management system in the production process is guaranteed.
IX. ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification
(I) Certification OverviewISO 14001 is an environmental management system standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which aims to ensure that enterprises establish and maintain an effective environmental management system during the production process and reduce the impact on the environment.
(II) Certification RequirementsISO 14001 certification requirements include:
Environmental management system: Enterprises must establish and maintain an effective environmental management system to ensure environmental control during the production process.
Environmental impact assessment: Enterprises must conduct environmental impact assessments regularly to ensure that the environmental impact of the production process is minimized.
Continuous improvement: Enterprises must continuously improve the environmental management system to ensure environmental control and environmental impact during the production process.
(III) Applicable productsISO 14001 certification applies to a variety of textiles, including jackets, windbreakers, outdoor clothing, etc. For example, Quanzhou Lemi Clothing Co., Ltd. has passed the ISO 14001 certification to ensure that its environmental management system in the production process is guaranteed.
10. WRAP Certification
(I) Certification OverviewWRAP is a social responsibility certification for the global apparel and textile industry, which aims to ensure that companies comply with the standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO) during the production process and protect the rights and welfare of employees. WRAP certification covers multiple aspects such as labor conditions, working hours, wages, employee health and safety.
(II) Certification RequirementsWRAP certification requirements include:
(III) Applicable productsWRAP certification applies to a variety of textiles, including jackets, windbreakers, outdoor clothing, etc. For example, Quanzhou Lemi Clothing Co., Ltd. has passed the WRAP certification to ensure that its social responsibility in the production process is guaranteed.
XI. Case Analysis: SHANGHAI ZHONGDA WINCOME(I) Company ProfileSHANGHAI ZHONGDA WINCOME is a professional jacket supplier, focusing on OEM customization and the production of eco-friendly jackets. The company has passed a number of environmental certifications, including OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, GRS, OCS, Bluesign®, SA8000, FWF, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and WRAP certifications, ensuring the environmental friendliness and sustainability of its products.
(II) Product Features Environmentally friendly materials: The company uses recycled polyester, organic cotton and other environmentally friendly materials to ensure the environmental friendliness and sustainability of its products.Strict testing: All products have passed strict testing and meet the requirements of OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 to ensure that the products are harmless to human health.Social responsibility: The company has passed SA8000, FWF, WRAP and other certifications to ensure that the labor conditions in the production process meet international standards and protect the rights and welfare of employees.Quality Management System: The company has passed ISO 9001 certification, established and maintained an effective quality management system to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction. Environmental Management System: The company has passed ISO 14001 certification, established and maintained an effective environmental management system to reduce the impact on the environment.(III) Success Cases Recycled Polyester Jackets: The recycled polyester jackets produced by the company have passed GRS certification, ensuring that the products use recycled materials and reduce the impact on the environment.Organic Cotton Jackets: The organic cotton jackets produced by the company have passed GOTS and OCS certifications, ensuring that the products use organic materials and meet strict organic and sustainable standards. Environmentally friendly jackets: The environmentally friendly jackets produced by the company have passed Bluesign® certification, ensuring that the use of chemical substances in the production process meets strict standards and is harmless to the environment and human health.XII. ConclusionToday, with the increasing awareness of environmental protection, jacket suppliers have passed various environmental certifications to ensure the environmental friendliness and sustainability of their products, which not only helps to protect the environment, but also improves the market competitiveness of products. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, GRS, GOTS, OCS, Bluesign®, SA8000, FWF, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and WRAP certifications are common environmental certifications for jacket suppliers. These certifications cover the entire supply chain from raw material procurement, production process to final product, ensuring that each link meets strict environmental and safety standards. With these certifications, jacket suppliers can prove to consumers the environmental friendliness and sustainability of their products, enhancing consumers’ trust and willingness to buy. For example, SHANGHAI ZHONGDA WINCOME has passed a number of environmental certifications to ensure the environmental friendliness and sustainability of its products, becoming a leader in the industry. In the future, as environmental standards continue to improve, jacket suppliers will continue to work hard to pass more environmental certifications to provide consumers with more environmentally friendly and sustainable products.
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