What are Bluesign Certified Materials?
Gabe Wagner
Bluesign certified materials meet the highest production standards to protect you, the people that made the materials, and the environment from harmful chemicals. With a focus on sustainable chemistry, Bluesign takes a holistic approach to assess the entire textile production chain to hold manufacturers to the ultimate standards.
How does the Bluesign system work?
The Bluesign system has three main focuses on three main concerns in monitoring the partners, factories, and mills with Bluesign certifications: people, environment, and resources.
People
Workers
Bluesign works to insure the individuals at production sites provide a safe workplace for their employees. Compliance with the International Labor Organization principals and rights at work is a key component
Consumers
Bluesign SYSTEM PARTNERS comply with restrictions and bans on substances in chemical and textile products that are known to enter the body through close contact. Consumers can be confident that Bluesign approved products meet requirements to ensure the best consumer safety.
Environment
Bluesign CRITERIA dictates emission limitations from chemical processes. Bluesign SYSTEM PARTNERS must keep emissions into water, air and soil as low as possible.
Resources
Bluesign sees energy and material input as an ethical and environmental consideration. Bluesign SYSTEM PARTNERS are expected to effectively and efficiently manage water, energy, chemical, and raw material input throughout production. Their footprint is graded in terms of energy and material input per kilogram of manufactured product.
How can I shop for Bluesign Approved products?
Outdoor Gear Exchange proudly carries multiple brands that have made the pledge to people, environment, and resources and have products that meet the Bluesign standard. Shop brands like Outdoor Research, Osprey and more to find Bluesign certified products. To learn more about Bluesign, visit Bluesign’s download library.
