Match every claim to evidence

Sustainability & Compliance

Check certificate scope, transaction evidence, recycled-content wording, restricted substances and supply-chain claims.

16 focused questions in this cluster

Recommended decision path

Use the guides in the order your project needs

Each question can stand alone, but these four gates keep sample enthusiasm from outrunning a measurable bulk plan.

  1. 01

    Write the exact proposed claim

    Record the decision, responsible party and evidence before moving to the next gate.

  2. 02

    Identify product and facility scope

    Record the decision, responsible party and evidence before moving to the next gate.

  3. 03

    Collect current order-level evidence

    Record the decision, responsible party and evidence before moving to the next gate.

  4. 04

    Approve precise public wording

    Record the decision, responsible party and evidence before moving to the next gate.

Question library

Sustainability & Compliance guides

All 112 guides

GRS recycled wool fabric

GRS Recycled Wool Fabric Guide

Confirm the supplier and relevant processors are certified for the applicable scope, then obtain order-level documentation where required. Also…

OEKO-TEX wool fabric

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for Wool Fabric

Check the issuing body, certificate number, validity, product class and scope relevant to the actual fabric. The mark supports tested…

textile certificate scope

How to Read Textile Certificate Scope

Scope states which company, site, process and product categories are covered. Buyers should read it against the proposed order and verify…

recycled wool content claim

Recycled Content Claims in Wool Fabric

State the recycled fibre type, percentage, calculation basis and applicable certification or test evidence. Separate pre-consumer and…

AZO APEO wool fabric testing

AZO and APEO Testing for Wool Fabric

Specify applicable legal and buyer limits, named methods, sampling and responsible laboratory before production. Requirements depend on market…

wool fabric production energy

Energy Use in Wool Fabric Production

Identify which processes and facilities are included, the reporting period, energy sources and calculation method. Renewable-energy initiatives…

responsible wool sourcing

Responsible Wool Sourcing Questions

Responsible sourcing may include animal welfare, land management, worker conditions, chemical controls and traceability. Buyers should define…

textile supplier social compliance

Social Compliance for Textile Suppliers

Define applicable law, buyer code, audit expectations, worker-rights topics and remediation process. An audit is a time-bound view, so buyers…

wool fabric biodegradability

Biodegradability Claims for Wool Fabric

Wool fibre can biodegrade under suitable conditions, but a finished fabric may include synthetic blends, dyes, coatings, interlinings or trims…

verify textile sustainability claims

How to Verify Textile Sustainability Claims

Write the exact proposed claim, identify the evidence it requires, match legal entity and product scope, check validity and order records, then…

Use the guides to prepare the brief

Then confirm the real fabric program with Fred Textile.

Fred Textile presents GRS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 and RWS references for applicable programs. Any final product claim must match current certificate scope and transaction records.