Responsible Sourcing, Certified Standards
We hold our factory partners to the highest international standards for ethical manufacturing, environmental responsibility, and product safety — ensuring full compliance with EU and North American regulations.
Four Pillars of Responsible Sourcing
Sustainability is embedded in every decision we make — from factory selection and material sourcing to production management and logistics.
Ethical Labor Practices
We only partner with factories that uphold fair wages, safe working conditions, reasonable working hours, and zero tolerance for child or forced labor. Every factory undergoes regular social compliance audits.
Environmental Responsibility
Our factory partners invest in water treatment, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and chemical management. We prioritize facilities with ISO 14001 certification and measurable environmental targets.
Circular & Sustainable Materials
We actively source organic cotton, recycled polyester, Tencel, and other sustainable materials. Our factories hold GRS, GOTS, and OCS certifications to verify material claims.
Supply Chain Transparency
Full traceability from raw material to finished product. We provide documentation on factory locations, audit results, and compliance status so your brand can communicate with confidence.
Certifications We Require by Country
Each manufacturing country has specific certification requirements. We vet and audit our factory partners to ensure they hold the relevant certifications for their region and product category.
Bangladesh
- ACCORD / RSC
Building and fire safety compliance under the International Accord for Health and Safety
- BSCI
Business Social Compliance Initiative audits for ethical labor practices
- WRAP
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production certification
- SEDEX / SMETA
Ethical trade audits covering labor, health & safety, environment, and business ethics
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Tested for harmful substances across all product classes
- GOTS
Global Organic Textile Standard for organic fiber processing
Vietnam
- ISO 14001
Environmental management system certification for factories
- SA8000
Social accountability standard for decent working conditions
- WRAP
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production certification
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Harmful substance testing for textiles at every processing stage
- HIGG Index (FEM)
Sustainable Apparel Coalition's Facility Environmental Module
- BSCI
Business Social Compliance Initiative for ethical supply chains
China
- ISO 9001
Quality management system certification
- ISO 14001
Environmental management system certification
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Product safety testing for harmful substances
- GRS
Global Recycled Standard for recycled content verification
- BSCI / SEDEX
Social compliance audits for ethical manufacturing
- bluesign
Sustainable textile production system standard
EU Regulatory Compliance
All products sourced through loomlink meet or exceed European Union regulatory requirements for chemical safety, environmental impact, and corporate sustainability.
EU REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006)
All products sourced through loomlink comply with REACH — the EU's comprehensive regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals. We ensure factories test for restricted substances including AZO dyes, formaldehyde, heavy metals, phthalates, and PFOS/PFOA.
EU Ecolabel (Regulation EC 66/2010)
We work with factories capable of meeting the EU Ecolabel criteria for textile products, covering the full lifecycle from raw material extraction through manufacturing, use, and disposal — ensuring reduced environmental impact.
EU Strategy for Sustainable Textiles
loomlink aligns with the EU's 2022 Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, supporting due diligence requirements, digital product passports, and the transition toward circular economy practices in our supply chain.
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD)
We support our clients' compliance with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by ensuring supply chain transparency, human rights protections, and environmental safeguards across all partner factories.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (EU-Aligned)
All factory partners maintain OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, testing finished products for over 100 harmful substances at levels stricter than EU and international regulatory requirements.
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)
Products manufactured through our network comply with the EU's General Product Safety Regulation, ensuring all consumer textile products meet safety requirements before entering the European market.
US & Canadian Regulatory Compliance
Products entering the United States and Canada must meet strict consumer safety, environmental, and labeling regulations. We ensure full compliance across every product category.
CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act)
All children's and consumer textile products sourced through loomlink comply with CPSIA requirements, including lead content limits, phthalate restrictions, and third-party testing by CPSC-accredited laboratories.
California Proposition 65
We ensure products meet Proposition 65 requirements by testing for chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm, including formaldehyde, certain dyes, and heavy metals in textile products.
WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production)
Our factory partners maintain WRAP certification — the world's largest independent factory-based social compliance program, verifying lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing practices.
EPA Environmental Compliance
We partner with factories that comply with US Environmental Protection Agency standards for wastewater discharge, air emissions, and hazardous waste management in textile manufacturing.
AAFA RSL (Restricted Substances List)
All products are tested against the American Apparel & Footwear Association's Restricted Substances List, which covers chemicals regulated across US, Canadian, and international markets.
C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)
Our logistics and supply chain partners participate in the C-TPAT program, ensuring secure and compliant import processes for goods entering the United States and Canada.
FTC Textile Labeling (16 CFR Part 303)
We ensure all textile products comply with FTC labeling requirements, including accurate fiber content identification, country of origin marking, and care labeling per ASTM D5489.
Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)
Products destined for the Canadian market comply with CCPSA requirements, including the Textile Labelling Act and flammability standards for children's sleepwear and textile products.
Building a More Sustainable Supply Chain
At loomlink, sustainability is not a marketing claim — it is a core business practice. We continuously evaluate and improve our supply chain to reduce environmental impact, protect workers' rights, and deliver products that meet the highest international standards.
Every factory in our network undergoes regular audits, and we maintain full documentation of certifications, test reports, and compliance records. When you work with loomlink, you gain a partner who takes compliance as seriously as you do.