Seal of quality

This is also part of a sustainable economy: The Ethical Trading Initiative stands up for humane working conditions.

bluesign product is one of the most stringent sustainability seals within the textile and sports industry.

Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex is a standardized quality seal for raw materials, semi-finished goods and finished textile products from all processing stages.

The supply chain for down is very complex, and difficult for the industry to trace. The Responsible Down Standard is helping to change that.

The FWF strictly adheres to the Code of Labour Practices: This is what’s behind the Fair Wear Foundation certificate.

The option to let products decompose in an environmentally friendly way is certified with the Compostability Mark of European Bioplastics seal.

The Cradle to Cradle Certified Products Program aims to recycle the raw materials used and put them back into the production process.

Certified sustainable cotton: The Better Cotton Initiative wants to make conventional farming more sustainable.

Anyone who is concerned with sustainability in the clothing industry will encounter the B Corporation: This is behind the certification.

Global Organic Textile Standard, bluesign, the Fair Wear Foundation – there are an incredible number of seals and certifications present in the sports industry. But who and what are behind them? ISPO.com presents the most important ones.