GRS — Global Recycled Standard Certified

GRS Certified Apparel Manufacturer for Recycled Content Brands (MOQ 300)

We hold active GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification enabling verified recycled content claims on hoodies, fleece sweatshirts and apparel. Required for legally defensible recycled content marketing under UK and EU green claims regulations. MOQ 300 pcs.

300 pcs

MOQ per style

48 hrs

Response guaranteed

Active certifications

36 yrs

Manufacturing

What GRS enables

Verified recycled content claims — legally defensible

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS), managed by Textile Exchange, verifies the presence and chain of custody of recycled content from the raw material through every production stage to the finished garment. Without GRS certification from your manufacturer, a "recycled" or "made with recycled materials" claim is unverified and legally exposed under UK and EU green claims regulations.

Recycled polyester fleece

Made from post-consumer PET bottles. GRS verifies the full chain of custody from recycled feedstock to finished hoodie. The most requested GRS-certified product category.

Recycled cotton

Post-industrial and post-consumer recycled cotton. Reduces water and land use versus virgin cotton production. GRS certification available for blended or predominantly recycled cotton garments.

RCS for blended content

We also hold RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) certification for products with blended recycled content. RCS verifies recycled material traceability without the full GRS environmental and social scope.

All active certifications — documentation available on request

SEDEX SMETA 4-PillarBSCI / amforiGOTSGRSRCSOCSBCI CottonHigg IndexInditex Compliant

Specification	Details
MOQ	300 pcs per style
GRS status	Active — full chain of custody certified
RCS status	Active — for blended recycled content
Recycled materials	Recycled polyester (PET), recycled cotton
Additional certs	SEDEX SMETA, BSCI, GOTS, OCS, BCI, Higg, Inditex
Lead time	35–50 days from confirmation
Sampling	7–12 working days
Payment	USD, GBP, EUR — US-registered entity

Compliance context

GRS and green claims regulations

Under the EU Green Claims Directive and UK Consumer Protection regulations, vague environmental claims like "eco-friendly" or "sustainable" are increasingly targeted by regulators. Specific, certified claims are compliant. Unverified claims are not.

Compliant claim (with GRS)

✓ "Made with GRS-certified recycled polyester — 100% recycled content"

Specific, third-party verified, legally defensible. The GRS certification from your manufacturer substantiates the claim directly.

Non-compliant claim (without GRS)

✗ "Made with sustainable materials" / "eco-friendly fleece"

Vague, unsubstantiated. Increasingly subject to enforcement action under UK and EU regulations. Avoid these claims without certification backing.

FAQ

GRS Certification Questions

Is your GRS certification current?+

Yes. We hold an active GRS certification. Verification available at the Textile Exchange certified company database.

What recycled materials can you certify?+

Recycled polyester (from post-consumer PET) and recycled cotton. GRS and RCS certifications both active.

Can you provide transaction certificates per GRS order?+

Yes. A GRS transaction certificate for each order documents that the specific production run is covered by our certification.

What is your MOQ for GRS production?+

300 pieces per style, per colour — same as standard production.

Do you also hold GOTS for organic options alongside GRS recycled?+

Yes. We hold both GOTS and GRS certifications — enabling brands to offer both organic cotton and recycled content lines from a single certified manufacturer.