The Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) is an independent non-profit organisation, founded in 1999, that works with brands, factories, trade unions, and NGOs to improve working conditions in the textile industry.
At the heart of its work is a Code of Labour Practices inspired…Learn more
The Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, often called the Accord Safety, is an international initiative launched in 2013 after the collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh. The agreement aims to ensure worker safety in textile factories by…Learn more
The Better Cotton programme, formerly known as BCI (Better Cotton Initiative), is now the largest global initiative dedicated to responsible cotton cultivation. Managed by the non-profit organisation Better Cotton, it aims to improve cotton production practices through measurable environmental, social, and economic criteria. Unlike a finished product label, Better Cotton does not certify a garment but ensures that the cotton comes from farmers trained in more sustainable methods: reducing water use, limiting pesticides, respecting biodiversity, and improving working conditions on farms.
Better Cotton is grown according to principles recognised by the International Labour Organization and…Learn more
AWARE™ is a traceability and verification technology designed to ensure the authenticity of recycled materials used in textiles. Developed by the Dutch company The Movement, this innovation is based on two principles: a physical tracer embedded directly in the textile fibre, and a secure blockchain platform that records every step of the supply chain.
Thanks to this system, it is possible to instantly and tamper-proof verify the actual share of recycled material in a product. Each batch of AWARE™ certified yarn has a unique digital identity, accessible via a QR code or digital passport. This allows brands, distributors, and end customers to have reliable and transparent proof of traceability.Learn more
Retraced is a digital platform for traceability and compliance management dedicated to the textile and fashion industry. Founded in Germany in 2019, this solution helps brands and manufacturers track, document, and verify the origin of their raw materials as well as social and environmental production conditions.
Using blockchain technology, retraced records and secures all supply chain information: suppliers, certifications, audits, materials, production sites, and logistics flows. Every piece of data is verifiable, allowing companies to provide transparent and tamper-proof evidence of their commitments.
Retraced is not a label or product certification but a recognised management and…Learn more
The amfori BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) programme is an international initiative launched by the non-profit organisation amfori, based in Brussels. It aims to continuously improve working conditions throughout global supply chains. amfori BSCI provides companies with a common framework for social auditing and monitoring, aligned with key conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the OECD Guidelines.
The programme’s goal is to promote fairer and more responsible trade by ensuring that suppliers comply with essential criteria: freedom of association, prohibition of child labour, safe working conditions, fair wages,…Learn more
Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), is a global alliance of stakeholders in the textile, fashion, and equipment industries. Its goal is to reduce the environmental and social impact of the sector by developing common and transparent measurement tools. This non-profit organisation, based in San Francisco, brings together brands, manufacturers, and distributors committed to measurable progress.
Cascale created the Higg Index, a set of tools for assessing the environmental and social performance of products, factories, and companies. These tools analyse criteria such as water use, greenhouse gas emissions, chemical management, and working conditions.
The Higg Index is not a…Learn more
