Gildan Renews Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certification

May 13, 2011

Gildan Activewear SRL, Newton, Christ Church, Barbados, has renewed its certification under the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 for its entire branded product line, including T-shirts, sportshirts, fleece, socks and underwear.


Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is an internationally recognized testing and certification system for textile and apparel production that guarantees products are free of harmful substances.


Gildan has renewed its Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification yearly since 2004.


“We are pleased to once again achieve certification of 100% of our products,” says Garry Bell, vice president of global marketing for Gildan. “Gildan’s rigorous Environmental Code of Practices reflects our commitment to environmentally responsible processes in all of our manufacturing centers. We also remain driven to innovate and adopt technologies that reduce our environmental footprint at each stage of the manufacturing process.”


For more information, visit oeko-tex.com or gildan.com. — S.G.



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