The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is a Textile Exchange standard that verifies the presence and amount of recycled material in a final product. It focuses on chain of custody: proving that recycled content is tracked from source to product.
RCS labels
- RCS 100: for products with at least 95% recycled content.
- RCS Blended: for products with between 5% and 95% recycled content.
How RCS differs from GRS
- RCS verifies recycled content and chain of custody only.
- GRS adds social, environmental and chemical requirements on top.
- RCS has a lower minimum recycled content than GRS.
When brands choose RCS
RCS suits products where a brand wants verified recycled content but does not need the wider processing requirements of GRS, or where recycled content is lower.
Read our GRS / RCS / OCS overview or ask which standard fits your claim.