Oeko-Tex is an independent test and certification system for textiles. Their internationally binding test catalogue is based on scientifically proven parameters and is revised annually to align with the latest research. The testing criteria is so comprehensive that it often goes beyond existing legislation, making it the most complete test and research association for textiles in the world. Oeko-Tex tests for legally banned and controlled substances, like carcinogenic colorants, as well as chemicals known to be harmful but are not yet legally controlled, like pesticides, allergenic dyes, or tin-organic compounds. Other precautionary parameters are also required, like color fastness and a skin-friendly pH-value.
Our presence in Egypt makes us a reliable source for yarns made with variety of Giza cottons. Egyptian cotton is hand picked which guarantees the highest levels of purity. The length of the fibre makes it possible to make the finest of yarns without sacrificing the strength of the yarn. Its ability to absorb liquids gives fabrics made of Egyptian cotton deeper, brighter and more resistant colors.
Supima allows textile mills, manufacturers, and retailers around the world whose products are made of 100% Supima Cotton to become licensed and gain full access to the Supima brand for marketing and promotional purposes. This select group of licensed high quality, textile mills, apparel and textile manufacturers, and retailers benefit from the backing of government agencies and cotton industry organizations to ensure a viable marketing environment for American Pima cotton growers.
ISO 9001 is the world's most widely recognized Quality Management System (QMS). It belongs to the ISO 9000 family of quality management system standards (along with ISO 9004), and helps organizations to meet the expectations and needs of their customers, amongst other benefits.
ISO 14001:2015 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system and can be certified to. It maps out a framework that a company or organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system.
BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future, by developing Better Cotton as a sustainable mainstream commodity.
The bamboo is grown in accordance to the international organic standard of OCIA/IFOAM and the USDA National Organic Program, so as to ensure each bamboo stalk is of 100% natural growth and without any chemical pesticides.
