Our certifications & memberships
We feel a shared responsibility for creating a more equitable, and sustainable fashion industry, that is why we have certifications, memberships and collaborations in place to support us.
Our certifications
Our supply chain is certified by various independent bodies and most stringent standards, demonstrating our commitment to more environmentally friendly practices. Together with our partners, we continue to go beyond certifications to increase our understanding and drive positive action for our planet and its people.
Read more in our sustainability report
GOTS
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the leading worldwide standard for organic cotton. Based on both ecological and social criteria, it guarantees that cotton is organically grown without the use of genetically modified seeds or hazardous chemicals.
It also ensures traceability from post-harvesting of the raw material to the final customer, including transaction certificates at every stage of production. We offer GOTS-certified products, each labelled individually.
GRS
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is the world's leading standard for recycled textiles. The standard applies to the full supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, chemical content, and labelling. All the recycled cotton, recycled polyester, and recycled nylon we use is GRS certified.
OEKO – TEX
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the world's best-known standards for assessing harmful substances in fabrics. Our certification confirms that Stanley/Stella products contain no chemical substances that are harmful to human health and the environment and guarantees that they comply with the EU REACH regulation. Standard 100 also prohibits certain potentially harmful substances even where these are not yet legally banned.
PETA
Stanley/Stella is 'PETA-Approved', which means that we do not conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations, or finished products and pledge never to do so. Our products are made from 100% vegan materials with no ingredients of animal origin, ensuring that no harm is caused to animals.
Our memberships
Overcoming the environmental and social challenges our industry faces require a constructive and collaborative approach.
We are proud to work with leading membership organizations and partners to amplify our efforts in improving working conditions, sourcing sustainable materials responsibly, and supporting the communities where we operate.
These collaborations connect us with a wider network and inspire us to keep raising our ambitions.
Fair Wear Foundation
Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) is an independent organization that works with apparel brands, garment workers and textile industry influencers to improve labor conditions in garment factories.
As a FWF member, Stanley/Stella organizes third-party audits to assess human rights risks and monitor HRDD progress in factories. CAPs are reviewed and remediated in collaboration with factory management until they can be closed. Stanley/Stella has been a member of FWF since 2012.
Textile Exchange
Textile Exchange is a global non-profit organization that works closely with its members to drive industry transformation in preferred fibers, integrity and standards, and responsible supply networks.
As a member since 2012, Stanley/Stella participates in various initiatives of Textile Exchange, including the annual Material Change Index survey and the Sustainable Cotton and Polyester Challenges, which are part of the Corporate Fiber and Material Benchmark Survey. These tools map the progress towards more sustainable sourcing at the raw material level.
