Interstoff Autumn to feature first 'eco-textile labelling guide'

03 Oct '08

4 min read

Optional organic textile standards: These organic standards are voluntary but have to be in accordance with the obligatory standards outlined above. Standards like GOTS, OE 100 Blended, IWTO organic wool and others belong to that group.

Eco-textile standards: These standards do not test for organic standards but focus on textile production processes and consumer safety such as Oeko-Tex, Bluesign, Cradle to Cradle and more.

Ethical production and fair trade: Environmentally friendly production and social aspects are inseparable. This chapter deals with social standards like ILO Labour Standards, FLO (Fairtrade labelling organisation), SA8000, Fairwear Foundation etc.

Organic wool and eco-textile standards experts will speak at the Interstoff Asia Essential seminars. Organic wool and eco-textile standards experts including Control Union, Organic Exchange, and TM Organics will explain the thriving market of eco-textiles and different regulations in textile production at the fair seminar programme.

Australian Wool Innovation will speak about Australian merino as an ethical and environmental fibre. The seminar will also feature top industry players from Australia, Belgium, France, Italy, Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, the Netherlands and USA to give lectures about design and trends, business and market information of the textile industry.

Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

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