The home textile industry is giving importance to sustainability. Textile sustainability encompasses many factors including responsible chemical and natural resource use and respect for workers and communities. Textile sustainability also includes safe and environmentally effective production practices and products that are free from harmful levels of dangerous substances.

There is a comprehensive portfolio of testing and certification programs that help home textile companies attain all those standards. Science-based testing and certification can help defend and build brand equity in a risky global market place.

Consumers want to know that their products are made responsibly with respect for people and the environment. Consumers are demanding sustainability in their apparel and home textiles will not be far behind. There is a high level of consumer interest in and demand for sustainable products.

People also want to know that the products they buy are safe for their families to use and in order for manufacturers to meet those demands they have to know every detail about the production process. Third party testing and certification can take away much of the uncertainty inherent in a complex supply chain and help ensure that products and facilities live up to expected standards.