Knitted fabrics, as an important part of textiles, have always been the focus of consumer attention in terms of their quality and environmental performance. In order to ensure the safety and environmental friendliness of knitted fabrics, a number of important international certifications have been introduced, among which the Oeko-Tex 100, SGS and GRS certifications are particularly prominent. These certifications not only help to improve the quality of knitted fabrics, but also promote the environmental development of the entire textile industry.
I. Oeko-Tex 100 Certification
1.1 Background and Importance of Oeko-Tex 100 Certification Oeko-Tex 100 (STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®) is a globally standardized textile testing and certification system launched by the International Environmental Textile and Leather Association (IETLA) in 1992. The background for the development of this certification system was the growing concern for environmental and health issues in textiles, as well as consumer demand for product quality and safety. oeko-tex 100 certification has become an international standard for textiles and is widely used in textile production and trade.
1.2 Impact of Oeko-Tex 100 certification on product quality Products certified according to Oeko-Tex 100 can gain the trust of consumers because they do not contain harmful substances and are not harmful to humans. Specifically, Oeko-Tex 100 certification requires that textiles are produced without the use of carcinogenic, allergenic or toxic chemicals, ensuring that the products do not pose a health risk to humans. Therefore, by choosing certified knitted fabrics, consumers can avoid health problems such as allergies and respiratory problems caused by exposure to harmful substances.
1.3 Impact of Oeko-Tex 100 certification on environmental protection Oeko-Tex 100 certification not only focuses on product quality, but also emphasizes the protection of the environment. The certification requires that the textile production process conforms to environmentally friendly principles, which reduces pollution of the environment and consumption of resources. Certified products have a lower impact on the environment and help to promote the development of textiles in the direction of sustainability.
Specifically, Oeko-Tex 100 certification requires companies to reduce environmental pollution such as wastewater discharge and waste generation during the production process, and encourages the use of environmentally friendly materials and processes. This not only reduces the environmental burden during the production of knitted fabrics, but also promotes the popularization of the green production concept.
II. SGS certification
2.1 SGS certification background and introduction SGS certification is provided by the Societe Generale de Surveillance S.A. (general notary public) to provide a conformity certification services. SGS was founded in 1878, is the world’s largest and oldest civil third-party engaged in product quality control and technical appraisal of the multinational companies. Headquartered in Geneva, SGS has more than 1,800 branches and specialized laboratories around the world, with more than 59,000 professional and technical staff, and carries out product quality control, monitoring and assurance activities in 142 countries.
2.2 The Impact of SGS Certification on the Quality of Knitted Fab rics SGS Certification enhances product quality by ensuring that knitted fabrics comply with international and industry standards through comprehensive testing and inspection.SGS testing evaluates the performance, safety, and other key factors of knitted fabrics to ensure that consumers are purchasing a product that meets their expectations and avoids potential hazards and quality issues.
Specifically, SGS’s materials laboratories can provide a wide range of tests on knitted fabrics, including mechanical properties, composition, dimensions, aging, salt spray, flame retardancy and more. These tests can ensure that knitted fabrics have good physical and chemical properties to meet consumers’ needs for use.
2.3 The impact of SGS certification on the environmental protection of knitted fabrics SGS certification not only focuses on product quality, but also on environmental performance. Through the analysis of chemical substances, hazardous substances and other environmental impact factors, SGS can help enterprises develop and implement environmental protection measures to comply with relevant environmental standards and regulations.
In the production process of knitted fabrics, SGS certification can ensure that companies use environmentally friendly materials and processes, and reduce emissions of waste water, waste gas and other pollutants. In addition, SGS can provide environmental testing and assessment services to help companies identify and solve potential environmental problems and promote green production.
Knitted fabrics certified by SGS not only comply with international environmental standards, but also convey the concept of environmental protection to consumers and enhance brand image and market competitiveness. Therefore, SGS certification plays an important role in promoting environmental protection in the knitted fabric industry.
III.GRS CERTIFICATION
3.1 Background and Introduction to GRS Certification GRS Certification (GLOBAL Recycled Standard) is an international, voluntary, comprehensive product standard. It is designed to specify third-party certification requirements for recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. Through GRS certification, companies can increase the use of recycled materials in their products, reduce or eliminate hazards caused by production, and ensure more sustainable recycling and disposal of materials in the final product.
3.2 Impact of GRS certification on the quality of knitted fabric s GRS certification requires companies to take into account the entire life cycle of knitted fabrics in the design and manufacture of the fabrics, including aspects such as use, maintenance and end-of-life disposal. This helps to ensure that knitted fabrics meet environmental requirements while maintaining high performance and quality.
Specifically, GRS certification requires companies to establish a comprehensive product traceability system to enable effective tracking and monitoring during the product life cycle. This ensures that the source of raw materials and the process of using knitted fabrics comply with environmental requirements, and avoids the use of substandard or harmful materials.
3.3 Impact of GRS Certification on the Environmental Protection of Knitted Fabrics The core of GRS certification is the use of compliant recycled materials and ensuring that these materials are sourced from reliable suppliers. GRS-certified knitted fabrics must contain a certain percentage of recycled content, and this content must come from a certified recycling source. This helps to reduce resource waste and environmental pollution, and promotes the sustainable development of the knitted fabric industry.
Knitted fabrics certified by GRS not only meet international environmental standards, but also convey the concept of environmental protection and the image of corporate social responsibility to consumers. This helps to enhance the brand image and market competitiveness of enterprises and promote the green development of the knitted fabric industry.
Oeko-Tex 100, SGS and GRS certifications, as important international certifications in the knitted fabric industry, have far-reaching impacts on product quality and environmental performance. Oeko-Tex 100 certification ensures the safety and health of knitted fabrics through strict screening of hazardous substances; SGS certification improves the quality and compliance of knitted fabrics through comprehensive testing and inspection; GRS certification promotes the use of recycled materials by promoting the use of recycled materials; and GRS certification promotes the use of recycled materials. SGS certification promotes quality and compliance through comprehensive testing and inspection; GRS certification promotes sustainable development in the knitted fabric industry by promoting the use of recycled materials and environmentally friendly practices.
These certifications not only enhance the quality and competitiveness of knitted fabrics in the marketplace, but also promote environmental protection in the textile industry as a whole. These certifications will play an even more important role in the future as consumer demand for product quality and environmental performance continues to increase.
Knitted fabric enterprises should actively understand and apply for these certifications, through continuous improvement of product quality and environmental performance, to meet consumer demand and promote the green development of the industry. At the same time, the government and industry associations should also strengthen the publicity and promotion of these certifications, encourage more enterprises to participate in the certification, and jointly promote the sustainable development of the knitted fabric industry.
