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The bioRe® Sustainable Textiles seal refers to the entire textile production chain, from the cultivation of organic cotton raw materials to the finished garment. The goal is comprehensive ecological and fair fashion production. The basis for this is the social criteria of the International Labour Organisation and comprehensive ecological standards. Only organic cotton from controlled cultivation is used, which meets the bioRe® Sustainable Cotton Standard. Direct suppliers in high-risk countries must be SA8000 certified. For their sub-suppliers who are not SA8000 certified, the amfori BSCI audit is used on the way to SA8000 certification. Each product is labelled with a code that allows customers to trace the production back to the growing area. All CO2 generated during production is saved again through CO2 projects in the cotton growing areas. The bioRe® Sustainable Cotton seal guarantees the origin of organic cotton from controlled organic cultivation by bioRe® farmers in India and Tanzania. The farmers receive a premium of 15% above the market price and a purchase guarantee for their production. This seal of quality covers social and ecological standards from GMO-free seeds to organic cotton and yarn production.
The bioRe® Sustainable Textiles (finished textiles) and bioRe® Sustainable Cotton (yarn) labels are awarded by the bioRe® Foundation as an independent standard-setting organisation.

Which lifecycle phases are covered by the standard?

Raw materials extraction and production

Cultivation of natural fibers (e.g. cotton) and production of synthetic fibers (e.g. polyester)

Manufacturing

The production and further processing of yarns and fabrics into a finished garment involves many sub-steps (e.g. spinning, weaving and knitting, sewing, tailoring and finishing)

Transportation / distribution

The transport route from one production stage to the next as well as to the end consumer

Products use and consumption

Usage through the owner

End-of-life

Proper disposal of textiles or return of materials to the cycle (recycling)