The Global Recycling Standard (GRS) is a globally recognized standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in textiles, ensuring environmental and social responsibility throughout the supply chain. Launched in 2008 by Textile Exchange, GRS sets rigorous criteria for the recycling process, from collecting post-consumer or post-industrial materials to manufacturing and labeling finished products. GRS-certified items meet the highest standards for sustainability. The GRS includes a high (50%) minimum recycled content percentage and additional social and environmental requirements related to processing and chemical use.
Unlike many certifications that focus only on the final product, GRS oversees the entire process—ensuring transparency and accountability from recycled material sourcing to your wardrobe by ensuring chain of custody. Chain of custody ensures that claims about the fiber content in a final product, such as “organically grown” or “recycled,” are accurate. Read more about chain of custody here.
Imagine reducing waste while wearing stylish apparel—GRS makes it possible! As a business or individual committed to sustainability, this certification offers confidence. Here’s why:
GRS promotes a circular economy by encouraging the use of recycled materials like plastic bottles and textile waste. It ensures:
Reduced Waste: Diverts materials from landfills through recycling.
Lower Impact: Minimizes resource extraction and energy use compared to virgin materials.
Chemical Safety: Bans hazardous substances and enforces strict environmental processing standards.
GRS aligns with International Labour Organization (ILO) principles, guaranteeing:
- Fair wages and safe working conditions.
- No child labor or forced labor.
- Ethical treatment across the supply chain.
In a world of greenwashing, GRS provides third-party-verified certification. Independent auditors, such as Control Union or SGS, conduct regular inspections to confirm compliance. When you shop GRS-certified apparel at Green Promo Wear, you can trust its authenticity.
Accepted worldwide, GRS is a universal mark of quality. Whether you’re sourcing promotional wear for an event or eco-conscious clothing for your brand, GRS ensures your products meet international sustainability benchmarks.
At greenpromowear.com, we’re dedicated to a sustainable future. We focus on a curated range of planet-friendly products, not the widest selection, because quality and impact matter. Shop with us if you, like us, value:
Trusted Quality: Durable, comfortable apparel meeting strict standards for performance.
Eco-Conscious Choices: Ideal for businesses aligning with sustainability goals and eco-aware customers.
Global Impact: Support recycling initiatives, ethical manufacturers, and a cleaner planet with every purchase. Look for the GRS logo on product pages at greenpromowear.com.
Explore our collection today and join the movement toward sustainable fashion!
Stay tuned for our next post, diving into the OEKO-TEX Standard 100, which focuses on chemical safety in textiles.
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