OEKO-TEX®
MADE IN GREEN
Textiles and leather goods bearing the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label are manufactured in a more sustainable manner within socially responsible environments. Customers can buy these products confidently, knowing they are traceable and have been tested for harmful substances. This label promotes improved working conditions and a healthier planet.
OEKO-TEX®
MADE IN GREEN
Textiles and leather goods bearing the OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN label are manufactured in a more sustainable manner within socially responsible environments. Customers can buy these products confidently, knowing they are traceable and have been tested for harmful substances. This label promotes improved working conditions and a healthier planet.
OEKO-TEX
STANDARD 100
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a label for textiles assessed for harmful substances. It establishes the standard for textile safety, covering everything from yarn to the final product. Each item with the STANDARD 100 label is verified to have successfully undergone safety tests for harmful substances.
BCI
Better Cotton Initiative
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a non-profit organization established in 2005 and is the largest cotton sustainability program globally, aiming to enhance the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of cotton farming.
OCS
Organic Content
OCS is a voluntary global standard created by Textile Exchange, which certifies the organic fiber content in textiles and other non-food items, mandating that products must have a minimum of 5%
organic material.
InResST
InResST® is both a company and a system dedicated to recycling ocean plastic, particularly iscarded fishing nets, into high-performance nylon fibers, polymers, and yarns. It provides a lowcarbon alternative to virgin materials, transforming marine plastic waste into a new life cycle for various products, including textiles for clothing, home goods, automotive parts, and packaging.
Higg Index
The Higg Index is a complete set of standardized tools created by Cascale (formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) to evaluate the environmental and social sustainability performance throughout the value chain of the textile and footwear industries.
HCN
HCN Health ClusterNet
HCN Health ClusterNet is a European non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing health innovation value chains by linking scientific research, industry, clinical practice, and patient advocacy.
Higg Index FEM
Higg Facility Environmental Module
The Higg Facility Environmental Module (FEM) is a standardized assessment tool for sustainability in the apparel, footwear, and home textiles sectors, designed to evaluate a facility's environmental performance and pinpoint areas for enhancement.
ISO
International Organization for
Standardization
ISO, or the International Organization for Standardization, is an independent, non-governmental entity that creates and publishes international standards for products, services, and systems to guarantee quality, safety, and efficiency across various industries.
SLAB
Sri Lanka Accreditation Board
SLAB, the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board, provides accreditation to organizations including testing, medical, and inspection bodies, as well as certification bodies for products, systems, and individuals,
ensuring compliance with national and international standards for quality and competence.
OBP
Ocean Bound Plastic
OBP refers to "Abandoned Plastic Waste" (including microplastics, mezzoplastics, and macro-plastics) found within 50 kilometers of shores where waste management is either lacking or ineffective. Plastic waste situated in a landfill or managed dump site is not classified as OBP. In contrast, waste left in uncontrolled or informal dump sites is considered OBP.
Intertek Green Leaf Mark- Verified
The Intertek Green Leaf Mark-Verified is an independent third-party certification that verifies and supports a product's environmental claims, including reduced hazardous substances, recycled content, or a lower carbon footprint.
UNDP
United Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the primary United Nations agency operating in approximately 170 countries and territories, assisting nations in eliminating poverty, reducing inequality, and enhancing resilience to crises. It emphasizes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by supporting countries in formulating stronger policies, institutions, and partnerships for sustainable development, focusing on key areas such as poverty alleviation, governance, gender equality, and environmental sustainability.
PimaCott
the new standard in pima purity
PimaCott is a brand of proven pure pima cotton that guarantees 100% pima cotton, free from any inferior blends, using a proprietary DNA-based tracking system from Applied DNA Sciences to ensure
transparency from farm to product.
SGS
Société Générale de Surveillance
SGS is a Swiss multinational corporation that delivers top -tier Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services. Established in 1878, it operates internationally, assisting businesses in ensuring that their products and processes adhere to high standards of quality, safety, and compliance, serving as a benchmark for integrity across various industries.
