{"id":10384,"date":"2026-05-13T09:20:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp2.visualprint.nl\/certifications\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:20:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:20:24","slug":"certifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp2.visualprint.nl\/en\/certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Certifications & quality marks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What certifications really mean<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For clients who want to substantiate sustainability or safety claims at product label level, certifications are critical. Below we explain which we offer, what they mean, and when you need them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Textile certifications<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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These concern the garment itself<\/strong> \u2014 not our printing. They’re requested and tested by the textile manufacturer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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GOTS \u2014 Global Organic Textile Standard<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What:<\/strong> strict standard for organic cotton across the production chain, including social criteria for workers.\nWhen relevant:<\/strong> when claiming “100% organic” or “genuinely sustainable”.\nExamples in our range:<\/strong> Stanley\/Stella.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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OEKO-TEX Standard 100<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What:<\/strong> test for harmful substances in textile \u2014 no pesticide residues, heavy metals, allergens.\nWhen relevant:<\/strong> for textile in direct skin contact, especially children’s clothing.\nExamples:<\/strong> broadly present in our catalogue (B&C, Mantis, Fruit of the Loom etc.).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Fair Wear Foundation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What:<\/strong> social standard for fair labour conditions in textile production.\nWhen relevant:<\/strong> for brands and companies wanting fair-trade claims at garment level.\nExamples:<\/strong> Stanley\/Stella is a Fair Wear Foundation member.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Cradle to Cradle Certified<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What:<\/strong> circularity standard \u2014 clothing that is fully recyclable.\nWhen relevant:<\/strong> for brands focusing on circular economy.\nExamples:<\/strong> specific collections.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Safety certifications for workwear<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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EN ISO 20471 \u2014 High-visibility clothing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What:<\/strong> European standard for high-vis apparel (orange\/yellow\/fluorescent colours with retroreflective bands).\nRequired for:<\/strong> road workers, landscapers, construction workers in public spaces.\nClass 1, 2 or 3:<\/strong> depending on visibility requirements \u2014 class 3 is highest level.\nExamples:<\/strong> B&C Pro, Bl\u00e5kl\u00e4der, specific workwear models.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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EN ISO 11611 \u2014 Welding clothing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What:<\/strong> standard for textile resistant to welding spatter.\nRequired for:<\/strong> industrial welders.\nAvailable on request<\/strong> via our workwear suppliers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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EN 14058 \u2014 Cold-resistant clothing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What:<\/strong> standard for textile resistant to cold environments.\nRequired for:<\/strong> cold\/freezer storage, outdoor winter work.\nAvailable on request.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Our printing and embroidery processes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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These are within our control:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Water-based and PVC-free inks<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What:<\/strong> alternative to traditional plastisol inks \u2014 no plasticisers, no phthalates.\nWhen relevant:<\/strong> for children’s clothing (EN 71-3 compliance), for clients with strict chemicals requirements.\nAt Visualprint:<\/strong> standard available for screen printing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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REACH-compliant<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What:<\/strong> European chemicals legislation on substance restrictions.\nAt Visualprint:<\/strong> all inks and transfers we use are REACH-compliant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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EN 71-3 \u2014 Toy safety<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What:<\/strong> restrictions on heavy metals for textile used by children.\nAt Visualprint:<\/strong> available with specific water-based ink choices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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How to know which certification you need?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Important:<\/strong> a certification on the garment applies only to that garment<\/strong> \u2014 not automatically to the printing. For a full claim you need both: certified textile + REACH\/EN 71-3 inks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Questions about certifications for your project?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Send us your requirements \u2014 e.g. “I have a tender for municipality X requiring OEKO-TEX and Fair Wear, for 200 polos” \u2014 and we’ll come back with a suitable combination of textile + printing.<\/p>\n

CTA: Ask for advice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tScreen printing, embroidery, DTF, discharge, sublimation and our specialties. From Pantone colours in direct screen printing to up to 15 colours in embroidery.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We’re happy to think along \u2014 from technique to textile to delivery. Send your request and we’ll reply within one working day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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