Certifications

The GOTS is the leading worldwide standard for the production of organic fibres. Based on both ecological and social criteria, it is the most stringent certification for organic cotton. It guarantees that cotton is organically grown without the use of genetically modified seeds or dangerous chemicals. It also ensures traceability from post-harvesting of the raw material to the final customer, including transaction certificates at every stage of production.

Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX ® is one of the world’s best-known standards for the assessment of harmful substances in fabrics. Our certification confirms that Stanley/Stella products are processed without chemical substances that are harmful to human health and the environment. Standard 100 also prohibits certain potentially harmful substances even where these are not yet legally banned, and it guarantees that our products comply with the EU REACH regulation.

Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) is an independent organisation that works with apparel brands, garment workers and textile industry influencers to improve labour conditions in garment factories. FWF carries out audits in our partner factories on a regular basis, and establishes Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) where needed to ensure workers’ rights and safe, dignified, and properly paid employment. 

"PETA-Approved" means that the brand with this certification does not conducts or commissions any animal tests on ingredients, formulations, or finished products and pledge never to do so. The products are made from 100% vegan materials and 0% animal fibres, ensuring that no harm is caused to animals.

Textile Exchange is a global non-profit organisation that works closely with its members to drive industry transformation in preferred fibers, integrity and standards, and responsible supply networks. The member supplier participates in the annual Material Change Index survey, which maps progress towards more sustainable sourcing at the raw material level.

SEDEX is a global non-profit organization that enables businesses to work together to better manage their social and environmental performance, and improve working conditions throughout the supply chain globally. SEDEX aims to simplify the path burdening the suppliers by providing a web-based database, which enables suppliers to share ethical data, such as ethical audit reports, with their customers. Likewise, customers can keep track of their suppliers and view the ethical reports shared with them.

BSCI is an initiative of the Foreign Trade Association (FTA), the leading business association of European and international commerce that brings together over 1,500 retailers, importers, brands and national associations to improve the political and legal framework for trade in a sustainable way. BSCI support more than 1,500 FTA member companies to integrate social compliance at the heart of their global supply chains.

Green America is a nonprofit membership organization based in the United States that promotes environmentally aware, ethical consumerism, helping consumers find environmentally compliant companies in the marketplace. Green America provides businesses with the Green America Seal of Approval, after completing Green America's screening process and have been approved to be listed in their National Green Pages directory. The Green America Approved seal is given to applicant businesses that operate in ways that support workers, communities, and protect the environment.

Better Work unites governments, global brands, factory owners, unions and workers to improve working conditions in the global apparel and footwear industry and make the sector more competitive. Better Work factory engagement model creates lasting, positive change via tools like assessments, advisory services and training, complementing Better Work’s sectoral and national level engagement to change policies, attitudes and behavior.