Fashion Certifications

US + CANADA

FAIR TRADE FEDERATION

FAIR TRADE FEDERATION is a community of US and Canadian businesses who meet FTF’s ethical standards of fair trade, such as safe working conditions, living...

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RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD

RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD is a program that specifically certifies sustainable sheep farmers who meet rigorous animal welfare and land management requirements. The program aims to...

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MADE SAFE

MADE SAFE certified products are guaranteed to be nontoxic and made without the use of any harmful chemicals. MADE SAFE certifies personal care items, household...

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PETA

PETA certifies clothing, accessories, furniture and home decor items that use vegan alternatives to animal materials like leather and fur. Brands who are certified, as...

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CLIMATE BENEFICIAL WOOL

CLIMATE BENEFICIAL WOOL is verified by the non-profit Fibershed and is derived from animals raised using carbon farming practices. Carbon farming helps mitigate climate change...

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GLOBAL

GOOD ON YOU

GOOD ON YOU is a rating system that helps consumers make informed purchases from fashion brands. Good On You promotes transparency and accountability from brands,...

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1% FOR THE PLANET

1% FOR THE PLANET is a network of companies who commit to giving back 1% of their gross sales to help the planet. 1% for...

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FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION

FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION is an independent non-profit organization that is focused on improving labor conditions in the garment industry. FWF works with garment brands, factories,...

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FAIR LABOR ACCREDITATION

FAIR LABOR ACCREDITATION is an international standard for labor rights based on international frameworks from the International Labor Organization, UN Guiding Principles, the Organisation for...

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WORLD FAIR TRADE ORGANIZATION

WORLD FAIR TRADE ORGANIZATION assesses the entirety of a business through their WFTO Guarantee System. This assessment includes the enterprise’s structure and business model, operations...

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THE HIGG INDEX

HIGG INDEX was developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) as a suite of tools that enable brands, retailers and facilities to accurately measure and...

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CANOPY

CANOPY is an international non-profit organization that works to protect ancient and endangered forests. Through their CanopyStyle initiative, they work with over 500 fashion brands,...

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ETHICAL TRADING INITIATIVE

ETHICAL TRADING INITIATIVE is a network of companies that must adhere to ETI’s Base Code, which ensures that workers have freely chosen their employment, are...

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ECO-AGE

ECO-AGE is a consulting agency that helps businesses navigate sustainability, guided by principles including transparency, fair work, environmental stewardship, diversity and inclusion and more. Their...

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ETHICAL CLOTHING AUSTRALIA

ETHICAL CLOTHING AUSTRALIA protects the rights of Australian garment workers within local textile, clothing and footwear businesses. ECA audits every step of a company’s supply...

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NEST

NEST is the first and only certification for ethically handcrafted fashion and home decor products. Nest is dedicated to advancing gender equity by celebrating women’s...

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SA8000

SA8000 was created by Social Accountability International (SAI), a global NGO focused on advancing human rights. Elements of the SA8000 Standard are based on internationally-recognized...

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ECOCERT

ECOCERT is an organization and online platform that hosts over 150 highly respected and popular certifications for businesses to discover and obtain. The certifications benefit...

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FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL labels guarantee that a product supports sustainable forestry. The FSC is a large advocate for encouraging sustainability pertaining to forest management, highlighting...

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ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD

ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD incentivizes farmers worldwide to increase their organic agricultural production and helps companies verify their products as organic. Products that are OCS certified...

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LEATHER WORKING GROUP

LEATHER WORKING GROUP provides certification within the leather supply chain using environmental, social and governance metrics. Depending on a business’ role in the leather supply...

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C2C

CRADLE TO CRADLE assesses a product’s safety towards humans and the environment. Simultaneously, the product must also be designed for future life cycles. Cradle to...

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BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE

BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE (BCI) is the world’s largest sustainable cotton program. BCI provides training in sustainable farming practices to over 4 million cotton farmers, workers...

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GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD

GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD (GOTS) is a program that specializes in certifying organic and sustainable textiles, typically in the fashion and home industries. This certification...

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ZQ NATURAL FIBER

ZQ NATURAL FIBER is an ethical and sustainable Merino Wool certification for growers who adhere to the strict ZQ Grower Standard. The key categories of...

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FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL

FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL prioritizes small-scale farmers and producers, who tend to be the most marginalized contributors to the global trade system. The standards include economic, environmental...

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OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100

OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 verifies that every component of a textile article – including buttons, zippers, and other accessories – has been tested for and is...

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BlueSign

BLUESIGN works with brands, manufacturers and chemical suppliers to ensure that bluesign® certified products satisfy the strictest criteria for safety and environmental impact throughout the...

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