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Certificates & Quality seals come with our promise of quality

At TVU the focus is on quality, sustainability and reliability. Our certifications not only demonstrate compliance with the highest standards, but also our commitment to acting responsibly and future-oriented. Whether it's about environmentally friendly processes, tested quality standards or innovative solutions - our certificates offer you the security of working with a partner who values ​​transparency and quality.

STeP by OEKO-TEX®

Sustainable Textile Production (STeP) by OEKO-TEX® is a certification system for brands, retail companies and manufacturers from the textile chain who want to communicate their achievements regarding sustainable manufacturing processes to the public in a transparent, credible and clear manner.

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OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

Trustworthy textiles - tested for hazardous substances to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® thus effectively protecting consumers from undesirable hazardous substances in textiles.

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OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

Trustworthy textiles - tested for hazardous substances to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® thus effectively protecting consumers from undesirable hazardous substances in textiles.

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OEKO-TEX® Standard 100

Trustworthy textiles - tested for hazardous substances to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® thus effectively protecting consumers from undesirable hazardous substances in textiles.

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BCI (Better Cotton Initiative)

BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) is a program with the aim of supporting sustainable cotton production. Conditions for further processing do not exist. The label focuses on the use of pesticides, water consumption, soil protection, product quality and social issues. Therefore, BCI represents an improvement compared to conventional growing.  

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CMIA Standard

Cotton made in Africa is an initiative by the Aid by Trade Foundation. It improves the living conditions of African small farmers through help for self-help.

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Fairtrade

Fairtrade makes a sustainable difference: All cotton was grown by Fairtrade producers, certified according to Fairtrade standards and traded. Fairtrade promotes better working and living conditions for cotton producers as well as environmental protection. This is because a portion of the price is invested in social, environmental and economic development projects.
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FSC®

FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) was founded in order to ensure sustainable forest use.

Since September 2020, we have been certified in the product area of cellulose-based synthetic fibers, which also includes viscose and lyocell/tencel.

Specific requirements adapted to the environmental, economic and social conditions of each country ensure sustainable forest use with traceability from tree to yarn.

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GRS

We are proud to offer certified recycled yarn, especially cotton and polyester yarn, as part of the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification. This is another major step we are taking to make the textile industry more sustainable. Under the Global Recycled Standard, the supply chain is fully traceable from the raw material source to the end product. This means that the certified yarn contains at least 20% recycled fibers, and environmental and social criteria are taken into account.

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IVN BEST

IVN BEST covers the entire production chain in terms of ecology and social responsibility and demands the highest requirements in textile ecology currently achievable by today's standards.

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GOTS

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is an established international standard and global benchmark for environmental and social compatibility in textiles.

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OCS (Organic Content Standard)

OCS (Organic Content Standard) aims to verify the content of Organic Cotton in a product.

Differences are made between OCS 100 (> 95 - 100 % Organic Cotton) and OCS blended (minimum 5 % Organic Cotton).

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OCS (Organic Content Standard) aims to verify the organic cotton content in a product.

A distinction is made between OCS 100 (> 95 – 100% organically grown cotton) and OCS blended (at least 5% organically grown cotton). 

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TÜV Rheinland

We guarantee quality management to German industrial standard DIN ISO 9001. And because the environment is important to us, we also satisfy the highest standards to DIN ISO 14001, as confirmed by TÜV Rheinland.

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