Textile Exchange
Certification for Climate Positive Transformation in Fashion and Textiles.
Textile Exchange is an international non-profit organization that makes a positive impact on nature by combating climate change in the fashion and textile industry.
OCS – RCS – GRS
RDS – RWS – RMS – RAS
Supporting purpose-driven production at every stage of the supply chain, Textile Exchange provides guidance to organizations that comply with its standards and encourages the use of preferred fibers and materials.
About Textile Exchange
Textile Exchange is an international non-profit organization that provides a positive impact on nature by combating climate change in the fashion and textile industry. Supporting purpose-driven production at every stage of the supply chain, the organization provides guidance to accredited organizations that comply with its standards, as well as encouraging sectoral transformation.
With a strong membership representing leading brands, retailers and suppliers, Textile Exchange positively impacts the climate by accelerating the use of preferred fibers in the global textile industry.
Textile Exchange Accreditation Scope
USB Certification is accredited under all Textile Exchange standards and offers certification services for recycling, organic content and responsible animal fiber standards.
Content Standards
- Organic Content Standard (OCS)
- Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)
- Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
Responsible Animal Fiber Standards
- Responsible Down Standard (RDS)
- Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)
- Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS)
- Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS)
Sectoral Transformation Approach
Textile Exchange performs key functions such as providing guidance to standards-compliant accredited organizations, measuring and managing fiber and material usage of brands and retailers, collecting and publishing critical industry data and insights.
These efforts accelerate the industry’s transition to recycled, organic and responsibly sourced fibers and enable brands to establish a transparent, traceable supply chain.
Textile Exchange’s Standards
Organic Content Standard (OCS)
It is the standard that ensures organic fiber content in the finished product and traceability in the supply chain.
Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)
Recycled material is the standard that traceably verifies content claims.
Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
Comprehensive recycling standard covering environmental, social and chemical criteria in addition to recycled content.
Responsible Down Standard (RDS)
It ensures that goose down and duck feathers are obtained in accordance with animal welfare standards.
Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)
Oversees animal welfare, land management and social responsibility criteria in wool production.
Responsible Mohair / Alpaca Standards (RMS / RAS)
Verifies that mohair and alpaca fibers meet animal welfare and sustainable land management criteria.
Sectoral Impact of Textile Exchange
Global Membership Structure
It leads the industry’s sustainability transformation through its global membership network of leading brands, retailers and suppliers.
ISEAL Community Membership
Textile Exchange is a community member of the ISEAL Alliance, the global reference for sustainability standards; this membership guarantees that its standards are managed according to the ISEAL Code of Compliance.
Data and Insight Publishing
It measures industry progress and provides strategic insights to brands with reports such as the annual Materials Benchmark and Preferred Fiber & Materials.
Textile Exchange Certification for Sustainable Textiles
USB Certification offers certification across the full range of Textile Exchange standards, ensuring your brand’s recycled, organic and responsibly sourced content claims are internationally recognized.
