What is Fair Labor Practice? What is SKAL International and Oeko Tex certification?
A. Fair Trade certified products and practices mean that sustainable farming methods are used and that the farmers and workers receive fair compensation. It’s easy for consumers to make a difference simply by looking for organic products and products that are manufacturered under Fair Trade practices. SKAL International/Control Union World Group monitor and certify a variety of programs around the world. In textiles the two programs are Sustainable Textile certification and Organic Exchange certification. Oeko (pronounced echo) Tex is a standard for textile manufacturing to help consumers choose companies that are utilizing organic methods for growing and producing textiles that pose no health risk in the form of pesticides and chemical use. The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is a globally uniform testing and certification system for textile raw materials, intermediate and end products at all stages of production. Our sheet manufacturer in India follows Oeko Tex guidelines.
