{"id":101830,"date":"2026-07-21T07:25:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visualprint.nl\/certifications\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T07:25:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:25:47","slug":"certifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visualprint.nl\/en\/certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Certifications & quality marks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For clients who want to substantiate their sustainability or safety claims at product-label level, certifications are crucial. Below we explain which ones we carry, what they involve, and when you need them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Textile certifications<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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These relate to the garment itself, not our printing. They are applied for and verified by the textile manufacturer.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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GOTS, Global Organic Textile Standard<\/h3>\n

What:<\/strong> a strict standard for organic cotton throughout the entire production chain, including social criteria for workers. When relevant: if you want to claim \"100% organic\" or \"truly sustainable\". Examples in our range: Stanley\/Stella.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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OEKO-TEX Standard 100<\/h3>\n

What:<\/strong> tests for harmful substances in textiles, no pesticide residues, heavy metals, allergens. When relevant: for textiles that come into direct contact with the skin, especially children's clothing. Examples: widely present in our catalogue (B&C, Fruit of the Loom etc.).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Fair Wear Foundation<\/h3>\n

What:<\/strong> a social standard for fair working conditions in textile production. When relevant: for brands and companies that want fair-trade claims at garment level. Examples: Stanley\/Stella is a Fair Wear Foundation member.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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Safety certifications for workwear<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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EN ISO 20471, High-visibility clothing<\/h3>\n

What:<\/strong> European standard for hi-vis clothing (orange\/yellow\/fluorescent colours with retroreflective strips). Mandatory for:<\/strong> road workers, landscapers, construction workers in public spaces. Class 1, 2 or 3: depending on visibility requirements, class 3 is the highest level. Examples in our range: B&C Pro, Bl\u00e5kl\u00e4der, specific workwear models.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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EN ISO 11611, Welding clothing<\/h3>\n

What:<\/strong> standard for textiles resistant to welding spatter. Mandatory for:<\/strong> welders in industry. Available on request through our workwear suppliers.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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EN 14058, Cold-resistant clothing<\/h3>\n

What:<\/strong> standard for textiles resistant to cold environments. Mandatory for:<\/strong> cold\/freezer storage, outdoor work in winter. Available on request.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\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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Water-based and phthalate-free inks<\/h3>\n

What:<\/strong> as an alternative to traditional plastisol inks, no plasticisers, no phthalates. When relevant: for clients with strict chemical requirements. With us: available as standard for screen printing.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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REACH-compliant<\/h3>\n

What:<\/strong> European chemicals legislation on restrictions for substances. With us: all inks and transfers we carry are REACH-compliant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t\t

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How do you know which certification you need?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Marketing claim \u201csustainable\u201d<\/td>OEKO-TEX (basic), GOTS (premium), Fair Wear<\/td><\/tr>
Hi-vis workwear on construction sites<\/td>EN ISO 20471 class 2 or 3<\/td><\/tr>
Children's clothing<\/td>OEKO-TEX + water-based, phthalate-free inks<\/td><\/tr>
Government tender requirement<\/td>Often a combination of OEKO-TEX + Fair Wear + GOTS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\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, e.g. \"I have a tender for municipality X requiring OEKO-TEX and Fair Wear, for 200 polos\", and we'll come up with a suitable combination of textile + printing.<\/p>

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Submit your request for a tailored quote.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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