CERTIFICATIONS
PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS
The Gentili Mosconi Group holds several specific product certifications with global recognition, which are essential to guarantee high quality raw materials, their traceability, the environmental impact and respect for the rights of the workers involved in the supply chain.
Furthermore, Gentili Mosconi is committed to increasing the use of certified raw materials. The main certifications held by the company are GOTS, GRS, FSC®, to which the new RWS certification was added in 2023.
GOTS – Global Organic Textile Standard
GOTS is recognized as the most important international standard for the sustainable production of garments and textiles made from natural, organically grown fibers.
Gentili Mosconi is GOTS certified for the commercialization of finished fabrics and accessories made of organic cotton and silk.
GRS – Global Recycled Standard
Purchasing Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified products ensures recycled content and best processing practices in the supply chain.
Gentili Mosconi is certified to commercialize finished fabrics and accessories made of polyester, polyamide and other mixed fibres.
RWS – Responsible Wool Standard
Buying RWS-certified products ensures best animal welfare practices and responsible soil management in the wool fibre supply chain.
FSC® – Forest Stewardship Council
The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) has established a certification and chain of custody management system that ensures forest-based products, including cellulose (from which viscose is derived), come from responsibly managed forests. Gentili Mosconi is certified for the commercialization of FSC® viscose and acetate fabrics.
Other Certifications
Management System Certifications, Protocols and Standards for the Textile Industry
BCI – Better Cotton Initiative
BCI is the organization that devised a globally valid standard for more sustainable cotton cultivation.
Gentili Mosconi is authorized to operate on the BCI Platform for customers who are members of the Better Cotton Initiative.
4Sustainability®
4s Chem
The 4s Chem protocol of 4Sustainability® for the progressive elimination of hazardous chemicals from production cycles and the finished product is based on the ZDHC programme with the objective of more sustainable production to protect workers, consumers and the ecosystems of our planet. Applied since 2018, it has enabled the group’s companies to reach the Excellence level, corresponding to the highest level of implementation.
4s Planet
The 4s Planet protocol of 4Sustainability® is a protocol that promotes responsible use of resources to reduce environmental impacts. Implemented in group companies from 2022. Implementation level Basic.
4s Materials
The 4s Materials protocol of 4Sustainability® develops an accompanying pathway for conversion to the use of materials with a lower environmental and social impact for more sustainable production. Applied from 2023 with Ongoing level.
Supplier to Zero
Supplier to Zero is an implementation system for supply chain management of chemicals.
The companies in the group hold LEVEL 2.
