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Manufacturing Standards for ESG & Impact
Environmental management, social compliance, and chemical safety. Three operating systems, each independently certified.
Fabrics for the Next Generation
What each system covers, and how we verify it.
01.
Environmental Responsibility
ISO 14001 for environmental management, ZDHC for safer chemistry, and the Higg Index for assessment.
02.
Social Responsibility
Our Code of Conduct sets the standard for every facility and supplier.
Chemical Management
Every chemical supplier self‑declares against our Restricted Substance List. We assess impact before purchase. Our fabrics are OEKO‑TEX®️ Standard 100 certified, ensuring they are tested for harmful substances and safe for human use.
Our Certifications
ISO 9001
Quality Management System (QMS)
Globally recognized standard for quality management systems (QMS), ensuring consistent processes, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
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ISO 14001
Environmental management systems
Internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS), providing a structured approach to improving environmental performance, compliance, and resource efficiency
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Oeko-tex 100 Class II
Standard
Global standardized quality assurance system that focuses on textiles products. It tests for harmful substances in textiles commonly found is REACH/CPSIA & GB18401 requirements
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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol advances responsible cotton production with data-driven standards, ensuring transparency, ethical farming, and reduced environmental footprint.
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Higg Index
FEM
An assessment tool that standardizes the measurement and evaluation of environmental performance like energy and water water, wastewater discharge, etc
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FSLM
Standardized measurement of overall social labor practices. It tracks and assess performance to help ensure workers have safe and fair labor conditions
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European Flax™
European Flax™ certifies high-quality flax fibre grown in Western Europe, ensuring full traceability and responsible production from field to final product.
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GOTS
Global Organic Textile Standard
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is an internationally recognized organic textile standard. License number: CB-GOTS-CUC-03-819694
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GRS
Global Recycle Standard
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) verifies the percentage of recycled content/material and tracks it from the source/recycler to the final product. License number: CB-CUC-819694
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CleanChain
CleanChain enables textile and footwear companies to monitor chemical use, enhance supply chain transparency, meet compliance standards, and reduce environmental and operational risks.
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Better Cotton
Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton improvement initiative, helping farming communities thrive while reducing environmental impact and promoting responsible practices since 2005.
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CTPAT
Not specifically focused on social labor practices, but CTPAT is a U.S. CBP program that ensures secure supply chains for goods entering US borders
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ZDHC Supplier to Zero
Foundational level with entry to ZDHC Gateway Chemical Management System
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ZDHC Gateway
The ZDHC Gateway is a global platform for verified chemical and wastewater data, enabling safer input selection and standardized chemical management in textile production.
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Raw Material Policy
Predominantly U.S. cotton. Regenerative, organic and BCI options. Every supplier audited for environmental and labour compliance. Digital traceability traces finished fabric to cotton origin. Learn more about our Transparency & Traceability page.
Carbon Leadership Project
We participate in the Carbon Leadership Program. Carbon targets set with suppliers. Reduction methods standardised for replication.
Code of Conduct
We created our own Code of Conduct for independent supply chain verification. Fair wages, safe conditions. All suppliers comply. Audited annually by third parties.
Restricted Substance List (RSL)
Winnitex maintains its own Restricted Substance List. Chemical suppliers self-declare against it. Compliance verified before purchase orders are issued.
Safe PFAS-Free Finishings
PFAS are persistent chemicals. Winnitex offers PFAS-free finishings that maintain water and soil repellency.
Fiber to Finish
Spinning, weaving, dyeing, finishing. All coordinated.
A weaving change gets tested in finishing that same week. Every yard traces to source.
A weaving change gets tested in finishing that same week. Every yard traces to source.
Yarn
Fiber selection, yarn count, twist. All in-house. These choices determine the fabric.
Weaving
Carefully designed and engineered to produce the best high-performance fabrics on the market.
Dyeing & Finishing
27,000+ styles across six decades. Every combination recorded. Every recipe repeatable.
Two Markets
One Fabric Mill
Fashion needs a partner who reads the trend.
Workwear needs one who passes the test. Same mill.
Workwear needs one who passes the test. Same mill.
Fashion
The creative studio tracks trends 18 months out.
When your brief arrives, sample fabric is ready.
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Speak to our Fabric Experts
Our R&D, fabric development, and traceability teams work together from fiber to finished fabric. Reach out to start a conversation.
Speak to an expertFrequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions. If you have others, please reach out to here. We are here to support you.
What fibers and finishing do your production facilities handle?
Our dyeing processes are built for a range of fibers, such as cotton, cotton blends, stretch fibers, linen, and lyocell, as well as 100% synthetic materials, such as polyester and nylon. We offer mechanical and chemical finishing, as well as functional finishing. Learn more on our facilities page.
Do you offer fiber and chemical alternatives with less impact on the environment?
Yes, we can suggest alternatives or you can request us to use specific fibers and chemicals, like going from regular cotton to BCI, regenerative, organic or virgin polyester to recycled polyester. Speak to one of our experts for more information.
