Nordic Swan Ecolabel - Textile and Leather

In addition to the Nordic Swan Ecolabel for Products, national ecolabelling regulations and statutory orders apply in each of the five Nordic countries. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel for products sets requirements that go beyond national regulations and statutory orders rather than duplicating what is set by Nordic Law. Nordic Swan Ecolabelled textiles have reduced environmental impact throughout the lifecycle of the textile. Among other things, through strict requirements for fibres and chemicals. At the same time, the textile producer must ensure that production complies with UN’s International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions on workers’ rights. The requirements promote a more circular economy, reduce climate impact and save resources: Textiles with the Nordic Swan Ecolabel must be suited for a long lifetime and the quality is therefore tested and documented. Recycled fibres and reused textile can be used in the Nordic Swan Ecolabelled product if it complies with requirements to previously used chemicals. At the same time several of the Nordic Swan Ecolabel requirements support that the textile can be used in new resource loops after use and the textile production itself must be energy efficient.