How is the GoodWeave label different from the RugMark label?
The GoodWeave label looks different, with a new name and an updated logo and typeface. Both labels assure the buyer that the rug was made by adult artisans, not child labor, through inspection of looms and legally binding contracts with rug-making facilities. GoodWeave introduced its new label in fall 2009 as a new member of the International Social and Environmental Accreditation and Labeling Alliance (ISEAL). ISEAL offers guidance on good practices for progressive organizations involved in standard-setting for social change. GoodWeave International is strengthening its standards and systems in compliance with ISEAL guidelines. See additional information in the section below regarding ISEAL.
