Third-party certifications

Fibers certified by independent labs

An important element of Planet Agenda, The LYCRA Company’s global sustainability platform, is third-party testing and certification of our products. These certifications demonstrate our commitment to transparency of ingredients and suppliers, safe use of chemicals, and developing sustainable chemistries.

STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®

The STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is a world-renowned and trusted certification. LYCRA® fiber products for apparel made at all of our manufacturing sites around the world have achieved STANDARD 100, Class 1, Appendix 6 certification. In addition, LYCRA® T400®, COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® fibers and insulations have also been certified. This means the fibers have been checked against a list of over 350 harmful substances and successfully tested for safety in human ecological terms. The Class 1 Appendix 6 certification is compatible with the industry’s Detox initiative and meets the requirements for yarns to be used for baby clothing – the highest level of approval. Please click on the name of a OEKO-TEX® certificate listed below to view it.

Global Recycled Standard

Our EcoMade family of recycled polyester products is GRS certified. The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a voluntary product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in a final product. The standard applies to the full supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, labeling, and chemicals used in the processing of GRS products. To help you and your customers make informed decisions, GRS provides assurance that materials in the final product are recycled and processed more sustainably. Contact us for more information and the verification tool to support your order and shipment. For a complete listing of the fibers which have been certified to the GRS, please consult the GRS Scope certificate.

Cradle to Cradle Certified Products

The C2C Certified Material Health Certificate™ is awarded to products that meet the rigorous standards of the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard. We are proud that 35 LYCRA® fiber products have earned this prestigious certification at the gold level version 4.0, with our current certificate valid until January 2028. This certification highlights our commitment to producing chemically optimized products by:

  • Enhancing Transparency: Providing clear information about the chemicals used in our products and supply chains.
  • Prioritizing Safety: Avoiding harmful chemicals and transitioning to safer, more sustainable alternatives.
  • Driving Continuous Improvement: Committing to reduce the environmental impact of the chemicals we use over time.


When you choose these certified LYCRA® brand fibers, you can trust in the transparency of both our suppliers and ingredients. Plus, you’re supporting The LYCRA Company’s ongoing efforts to improve the sustainability of our products.

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