Premier Clothing Ltd. recognises that business impacts the environment, and we are continuously working to improve our material choices and manufacturing practices when developing new and existing products.
All materials, including those in our Organic and Recycled range must adhere to Premier’s high standards of quality and durability and are certified by regulatory bodies to give further assurances.
ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD (OCS)
The Organic Content Standard (OCS) verifies the percentage of organically grown material and tracks it from source to final product. The purchase of Organic Content Standard (OCS) certified products demonstrates demand for organic agriculture. Products certified to the Organic Content Standard 100 (OCS 100) contain at least 95% certified organically grown material and products certified to the Organic Content Standard Blended (OCS Blended) products contain between 5-94% certified organically grown material.
GLOBAL RECYCLED STANDARD (GRS)
Products certified to the Global Recycled Standard contain recycled material that has been independently verified at each stage of the supply chain, from the source to the final product. In addition, certified organisations have met social, environmental, and chemical requirements at each stage of the supply chain. The purchase of Global Recycled Standard certified products demonstrates demand for recycled content and best processing practices in the supply chain.
RECYCLED CLAIM STANDARD (RCS)
The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) verifies the percentage of recycled material and tracks it from the source to the final product. The purchase of Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) certified products demonstrates demand for recycled materials. Products certified to the Recycled Claim Standard Blended (RCS Blended) contain between 5-94% certified recycled material.
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
Products with the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 logo have been tested to provide the confidence that each product has been made to a high standard of product safety. Ensuring conformity to the European Directive relating to Azo colourants
Our manufacturing facilities and supply chains are audited by some of the world’s leading organisations. This allows us to monitor and assess workplace standards by working closely with our suppliers to encourage continuous improvements.
WORLDWIDE RESPONSIBLE ACREEDIATED PRODUCTION (WRAP)
Some of our factories certified to the WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) Standard. WRAP is the world’s largest factory-based certification programme for manufacturers of clothing, footwear, and other sewn products. Learn more >
AMFORI BUSINESS SOCIAL COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE
We are members of Amfori BSCI, an association that provides comprehensive commercial, social and environmental services to improve the resilience and sustainability of our sourcing strategy. Learn more >
SEDEX MEMBERS ETHICAL TRADE AUDIT (SMETA)
Being a member of Sedex provides us with an online platform to manage and improve working conditions in our supply chain. Learn more >
