Er GOTS det samme som genanvendt polyester?

Nej. GOTS handler om økologiske naturfibre. Genanvendt indhold dokumenteres via GRS eller RCS.

Hvad er forskellen på OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 og MADE IN GREEN?

STANDARD 100 tester færdigvaren. MADE IN GREEN tilføjer sporbarhed og fabriksforhold.

Giver EU Ecolabel eller Svanen mere end kemi?

Ja. De ser på livscyklus og stiller bredere miljøkrav.

Hvorfor vælge Grüner Knopf?

Det er et statsligt meta-mærke med høje krav til virksomhed og produkt.

Hvordan binder vi indkøb og end-of-life sammen?

Kombinér mærker og brug RE:TURN til cirkulær bortskaffelse.

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Fairtrade & sustainable textiles – Guide to certifications | Imagewear

Fairtrade & sustainable textiles – certifications explained

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Do you want to choose responsible uniforms with documentation? Here, Imagewear guides you to the most important textile certifications: Fairtrade, GOTS, OEKO-TEX / MADE IN GREEN, EU Ecolabel, Nordic Ecolabel, Grüner Knopf, GRS and RCS. You will get explanations about materials, chemistry, social conditions, traceability and sustainability – so you can buy wisely and responsibly.

Related: Also read about our ESG efforts, Code of Conduct and work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Tip: When the workwear is worn out, you can send it back into circulation via our RE:TURN – takeback in collaboration with Sunwill.

Contents: Fairtrade · GOTS · OEKO-TEX & MADE IN GREEN · EU Ecolabel & Swan label · Grüner Knopf · GRS & RCS · Comparison table · How to choose the right one · Products & uniform selection · Related pages · FAQ

Fairtrade – better conditions for cotton farmers

What does Fairtrade mean? Fairtrade protects cotton farmers through minimum price, Fairtrade premium and requirements for working conditions and environment in cultivation.

Why choose Fairtrade? You get a strong social profile in the raw material chain – often requested in CSR policies and public tenders.

External source: fairtrade.net

GOTS – organic natural fibers with strict process requirements

What is GOTS? GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) applies to organic natural fibers and covers the entire chain from spinning to finished product.

Does NOT contain synthetic recycled content: See GRS/RCS for documented recycled polyester/cotton.

External source: global-standard.org

OEKO-TEX & MADE IN GREEN – chemistry & traceability

STANDARD 100 tests the finished product for harmful substances.

MADE IN GREEN adds requirements for working conditions, environmental management and traceability (QR/ID).

Source: oeko-tex.com

EU Ecolabel & Nordic Ecolabel – the entire life cycle

These labels assess climate and environmental impact from raw materials to waste. They also set minimum social requirements.

Sources: EU Ecolabel · Nordic Ecolabel

Grüner Knopf – state meta-seal (DE)

A German state meta-label with requirements for both company and product – based on GOTS, OEKO-TEX and others.

Source: gruener-knopf.de

GRS & RCS – documented recycled content

GRS: Requirements for chemistry, social conditions and traceability.
RCS: Documents the percentage of recycled fibers.

Sources: GRS · RCS

Quick overview: What do the labels cover?

How to choose correctly – and tie it to circularity

Ethics in the raw material? Fairtrade.
Ecology + process requirements? GOTS.
Chemistry in the finished product? OEKO-TEX / MADE IN GREEN.
The entire life cycle? EU Ecolabel / Nordic Ecolabel.
Recycled fibers? GRS or RCS.
Government control? Grüner Knopf.

Tip: Combine brands (e.g. GRS + OEKO-TEX) and use RE:TURN – takeback to keep materials in circulation.

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FAQ – certifications & sustainable textiles

Is GOTS the same as recycled polyester?

No. GOTS covers organic natural fibers. Recycled polyester is documented via GRS/RCS.

What is the difference between OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 and MADE IN GREEN?

STANDARD 100 tests the finished product. MADE IN GREEN adds traceability and requirements for factories.

Do the EU Ecolabel or the Nordic Swan provide more than chemistry?

Yes, both cover the life cycle and broader environmental requirements than pure chemical testing.

Why choose Grüner Knopf?

A state-controlled meta-label with high requirements for company and product.

How do we link procurement and end-of-life?

Combine relevant labels and use RE:TURN for circular disposal.