The Global Recycled Standard  is a third-party certification program which follows the chain of custody in each stage of the manufacturing and prodcution process. This helps to verify that materials are in fact recycled and that there are no virgin material inputs. 

In order for businesses to be GRS certified, production houses are required to meet  social and environmental requirements. 

Nowadays the word “sustianable” is slapped on everything. A third-party, like GRS is designed to ensure that the materials you buy is truly recycled and ethically sourced. This helps you, the consumer, make the right choices for yourself and the environment.

BLUESIGN traces each textile’s path along the manufacturing process, making improvements at every stage from factory floor to finished product. BLUESIGN changes the environmental impact of textiles for good. As a solution provider and knowledge broker, BLUESIGN acts as an independent verifier to secure trust and transparency. Corresponding to this approach, BLUESIGN encourages the industry to increase their efforts in sustainable processes step by step.