What is the difference between GRS certification and RCS certification for recycled fabrics?

Update Time:2026/1/20

RCS verifies recycled content. GRS goes further by verifying recycled content and adding broader requirements like chain of custody plus environmental and social criteria. In simple terms: RCS answers "how much recycled content,"while GRS answers "recycled + responsibly made."

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