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GRS combines recycled-content and chain-of-custody requirements with additional processing criteria.

Issued by
Textile Exchange
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Certification
Artwork access
Permission from issuer required
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

GRS combines recycled-content and chain-of-custody requirements with additional processing criteria. Do not swap GRS and RCS labels. The applicable certification and label eligibility must be checked separately.

Before you add it to your label

  1. Confirm the product’s GRS label eligibility and current claims requirements.
  2. Check Textile Exchange’s current claims policy and Materials Matter transition guidance before ordering new labels.
  3. Include the source and approval reference with your artwork for the final label review.

A detail worth checking

Do not swap GRS and RCS labels. The applicable certification and label eligibility must be checked separately.

Useful to know

Which artwork should I request?

Confirm the product’s GRS label eligibility and current claims requirements. Use the official resource linked on this page to find the current programme guidance.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

No. Follow the issuer’s eligibility, licensing and artwork guidance for your specific product. The library helps you find the source; the issuer authorises use.

Curated by GoVisually from the issuer’s published resources. How we maintain the library.

The mark is one part of the proof.

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