OEKO-TEX and GOTS: what textile certifications actually mean
Certification labels get quoted loosely in this trade. What OEKO-TEX, GOTS and GRS each certify, what they do not, and…
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Insights
Practical notes on specifying fabric, choosing fibres, importing into Bahrain and reading textile certifications.
Importing textiles into Bahrain: documents, duty and timelines
What a textile shipment into the Kingdom of Bahrain actually involves — the paperwork customs expects, how duty is assessed,…
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Cotton, polyester or blend? A practical buyer’s guide
The fibre decision drives comfort, durability, laundry cost and price. A straight comparison of cotton, polyester and the blends between…
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Understanding GSM: how fabric weight changes your order
GSM is the number that decides whether a fabric is right for your product. Here is what it measures, what…
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