Certifications
We are committed to sourcing certified fabrications wherever possible in our collections. This provides the authenticity we believe is important to ensure we are meeting the highest social and environmental standards relating to fibre procurement.
After a great deal of research, our preferred certification groups are below.
- Global recycled standard (GRS).
- Global organic textile standard (GOTS).
- Organic content standard (OCS).
- LENZING ™ ECOVERO ™.
- EUROPEAN FLAX ®.
Recycled Fibres
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The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a voluntary product standard for tracing and verifying the content of recycled materials in final product. This standard applies to the full supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, chemical content and labelling.
Our commitment to using accredited certification means the recycled material in a final product is verified, providing customers with purchasing confidence.
TRACEABLE
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EUROPEAN FLAX ® certifies the exclusive origin of flax fibre from Western Europe: France, Belgium and the Netherlands. EUROPEAN FLAX ® fibre culture has low impacts on the environment: no irrigation, no GMO (genetic modifications), no waste. Our entire supply chain requires membership to EUROPEAN FLAX ® and must meet environmental and socially responsible manufacturing requirements.
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LENZING ™ ECOVERO ™ branded viscose fibres are derived from renewable wood sources originating from sustainable forests. Using an eco-responsible production process, by meeting high environmental standards, contributes to a cleaner environment. Giving us greater transparency and traceability from fibre to final product. Glassons have membership to Lenzing
PLANET CONSCIOUS
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This denim is made from 50% recycled cotton and 50% virgin cotton and is Global Recycled standard (GRS) certified. This denim is also dyed using eco dyes
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The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain
The aim of the standard is to ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labelling providing credible assurance to consumers.
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The Organic Content Standard 100 (OCS 100) and Organic Content Standard blended (OCS blended) applies to any textile containing 5-100% organic material.
Our commitment to using accredited certification means the organic material in a final product is verified, tracking flow of a raw material from its source to the final product.
Unlike GOTS, OCS does not address the use of chemicals or any social or environmental aspects of production beyond the integrity of the organic material.
