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  1. MaterialsCheck standardsDirectoryOpen access

    OEKO-TEX Buying Guide

    Find OEKO-TEX-certified companies and labelled products in the opt-in Buying Guide. Verify a specific label number in Label Check.

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    Both
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 26, 2026
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    Shortlisting certified companies, materials, products, and brands before checking a label or certificate

    Know before usingA result is an opted-in discovery listing, not a complete census or certificate check; no result does not prove that no certification exists. For a specific claim, enter the case-sensitive certificate or label number in OEKO-TEX Label Check, then match the current status, scope, holder, site, product, and validity. Buying Guide presence does not prove suitability, capacity, supply, commercial terms, legal compliance, or shipment coverage.

    A result is an opted-in discovery listing, not a complete census or certificate check; no result does not prove that no certification exists. For a specific claim, enter the case-sensitive certificate or label number in OEKO-TEX Label Check, then match the current status, scope, holder, site, product, and validity. Buying Guide presence does not prove suitability, capacity, supply, commercial terms, legal compliance, or shipment coverage.

  2. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceOpen access

    Craft Yarn Council Standards

    Industry-standard yarn weights, symbols, sizing, abbreviations, and pattern-writing guidelines.

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    United States · North America
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    Industry organization
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    Jul 21, 2026
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    Resolving yarn and pattern terminology

    Know before usingThese are voluntary industry guidelines, not law, a licensed test method, or proof that a yarn, hook, needle, pattern, size, or care instruction suits a project. Publishers, manufacturers, and regions may use different names, aliases, chart symbols, size tables, and weight systems. Confirm the actual pattern key, measured tool diameter, yarn label and specifications, body or garment measurements, gauge, care evidence, and destination-market requirements.

    These are voluntary industry guidelines, not law, a licensed test method, or proof that a yarn, hook, needle, pattern, size, or care instruction suits a project. Publishers, manufacturers, and regions may use different names, aliases, chart symbols, size tables, and weight systems. Confirm the actual pattern key, measured tool diameter, yarn label and specifications, body or garment measurements, gauge, care evidence, and destination-market requirements.

  3. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceFree download

    AFIRM Restricted Substances List

    A free, multilingual finished-product restricted-substances list for apparel, footwear, accessories, and related materials.

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
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    Building a product chemical-restriction baseline

    Know before usingAFIRM states that its list is guidance, not legal advice, an industry standard of care, or a guarantee of completeness or brand acceptance. It does not replace current law, a customer's stricter RSL, manufacturing-input controls, a product-specific risk and sampling plan, accepted laboratory methods, supplier controls, or performance and safety testing.

    AFIRM states that its list is guidance, not legal advice, an industry standard of care, or a guarantee of completeness or brand acceptance. It does not replace current law, a customer's stricter RSL, manufacturing-input controls, a product-specific risk and sampling plan, accepted laboratory methods, supplier controls, or performance and safety testing.

  4. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceOpen access

    ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List

    A searchable list of chemicals banned from intentional use in textile, leather, rubber, foam, adhesive, and trim processing.

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
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    Chemical-input controls during manufacturing

    Know before usingThe MRSL controls manufacturing inputs within its stated scope. It does not by itself prove a facility's chemical inventory, implementation, worker protection, emissions, wastewater performance, formulation conformance, or finished-product compliance. Verify the current version, law, brand program, safety rules, chemical-product certificates and status, facility records, and finished-product RSL and testing requirements.

    The MRSL controls manufacturing inputs within its stated scope. It does not by itself prove a facility's chemical inventory, implementation, worker protection, emissions, wastewater performance, formulation conformance, or finished-product compliance. Verify the current version, law, brand program, safety rules, chemical-product certificates and status, facility records, and finished-product RSL and testing requirements.

  5. StandardsCheck standardsReferenceFree download

    AAFA Restricted Substance List

    A free reference covering laws and regulations that restrict chemicals in finished apparel, footwear, and home-textile products.

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    Apparel brands
    Location
    Global
    Source
    Industry organization
    Checked
    Jul 21, 2026
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    Surveying finished-product chemical regulations

    Know before usingAAFA provides the list for information only and says it is voluntary, may contain omissions or inaccuracies, and is not legal advice. A global most-restrictive value is not a complete market or product determination. Verify the current controlling law, jurisdiction, product and component scope, exemptions, effective dates, test method, sampling plan, brand requirements, manufacturing-input controls, and other safety rules.

    AAFA provides the list for information only and says it is voluntary, may contain omissions or inaccuracies, and is not legal advice. A global most-restrictive value is not a complete market or product determination. Verify the current controlling law, jurisdiction, product and component scope, exemptions, effective dates, test method, sampling plan, brand requirements, manufacturing-input controls, and other safety rules.

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