How to Read Recycled-Fabric Claims in Swimwear
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Recycled-fabric claims are most useful when you understand exactly what each one means.
rPET
rPET means recycled polyester made from recycled PET plastic. It describes the recycled feedstock used for the polyester.
GRS
The Global Recycled Standard supports verification of recycled content and includes processing requirements. It should not be interpreted as a universal certification of every environmental or social aspect of a finished product.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 relates to testing textiles for harmful substances. It answers a different question from recycled content.
What does EcoAGN currently state?
EcoAGN's active swimwear uses rPET — recycled polyester made from recycled plastic and highlights GRS recycled-content certification and OEKO-TEX Standard 100.
For a complete explanation, read What Is rPET Swimwear? and GRS vs OEKO-TEX Standard 100.