The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is more than a content claim. Certified sites must also meet requirements on people, environment and chemicals.
Social requirements
Covering areas such as fair wages, working hours, health and safety, and freedom of association.
Environmental requirements
Covering management of energy, water, wastewater and waste at production sites.
Chemical requirements
Restricting certain chemicals used in processing, so recycled products are not made in harmful ways.
Why it matters for brands
A GRS claim tells customers that recycled content was verified and that production met these wider requirements.
Details are set by Textile Exchange and checked by independent certification bodies. Read RCS vs GRS or see our certifications.