Fabric certification requirements

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

Signed declaration stating that no fabrics are used; Schedule of fabrics used and a copy of the Ecolabel license from the supplier for each fabric product used (Note: where an 'alternative and equivalent' ecolabel is nominated, the license will be accepted if deemed equivalent based on the criteria of the standard and the procedures of the standards setting body and at the assessor’s discretion); Where fabrics are not certified by an ecolabel, the applicant can demonstrate that the fabric satisfies the requirements of GECA’s latest Textiles standard by providing a report completed by a GECA approved assessor that demonstrates conformance against the standard. Otherwise, fabrics may be assessed under the Hazardous Materials section of this standard if option c) is chosen.

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks

Meet — a limit, condition or outcome the product must satisfy

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Impact area

Human Health — the CMF area the clause addresses

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