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Why it matters what's in your clothes

The average person wears clothing against their skin for 16+ hours a day. Understanding what those fabrics are made of — and what treatments they've been through — is a meaningful health decision.

The fashion industry lacks transparency about what goes into your clothes. Your skin is your largest organ — and it absorbs what touches it.

8,000+
Chemicals used in textile manufacturing
60%
Of clothing contains petroleum-based fabrics
10%
Of global pesticides go to cotton farming
100%
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Certification Guide

What the badges mean

GO

GOTS

Global Organic Textile Standard — the world's strictest organic fiber certification covering the entire supply chain.

OE

Oeko-Tex Standard 100

Every component tested for 100+ harmful substances at every stage of production.

FA

Fair Trade

Verified fair wages, safe working conditions, and community investment for textile workers.

MA

Made Safe

Screened against 6,500+ known or suspected harmful chemicals.

BL

Bluesign

Responsible use of resources and chemicals in the manufacturing of textiles.

GL

Global Recycling Standard

Independently verifies recycled content claims in textile products.

US

USDA Organic

US Department of Agriculture certified organic fiber — typically cotton.

GR

Greenguard Gold

Certified low chemical emissions — stricter than standard Greenguard; safe for children and schools.