Updated: Dec 2020
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel creates sustainable solutions based on a life cycle assessment and an overall goal to reduce the environmental impact from production and consumption of goods. The label intends to drive tough requirements in all phases of a products life cycle and continuously tighten the requirements to create a sustainable development. The Nordic Swan Label is also an official, independent and 3rd party certification.
One can apply for the Nordic Swan Ecolabel in about 60 different product groups – covering several hundred product types. The textiles, hides/skins and leather group covers a wide range of product types - such as childrens and adults clothes, underwear, jeans, work wear, interior textiles, bedlinen, towels, duvets, pillows and upholstry fabrics.
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Life cycle assessment of textiles and leather products
Assessment of chemicals and use of energy and resources during textile production
Create an industry benchmark that will drive textil manufacturing innovation
Provide a robust chain of custody system from farm to final product
Drive stakeholder engagement through feedback from textile value chain partners