Every piece we make is backed by considered choices—from the fibres we source to the way each garment is produced.
While we are proud to be a B Corp certified business, most of the certifications we reference sit with the yarns, fabrics, and fibres we carefully source, rather than with Untouched World Ltd as a whole. We believe it’s important to be clear about what is—and just as importantly, what isn’t—certified within each garment, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Our certifications and trustmarks offer a transparent view into these standards, giving you confidence in how and where your clothing is made. Each one reflects a commitment to responsible materials, ethical practices, and long-term quality—so you can wear with clarity and trust.
Fibre Related Certifications
ZQRX™
ZQ is the world’s leading ethical wool - setting the standards for fibre quality, animal welfare as well as environmental and social responsibility. RX measures beyond sustainability and progresses to a regenerative farming standard, where the aim is continuous improvement - not a minimum standard. The goal is to eliminate the effects of critical global issues using regenerative farming practices.
Lenzing™
The Lenzing Group produces LENZING™ Lyocell and Modal fibres through environmentally responsible processes, starting with sustainably sourced raw wood. Wood pulp from the forest is transformed into biobased LENZING™ fibres which are used in a diverse range of products. Lenzing is the producer and owner of the trademark, TENCEL™.
TENCEL™
TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal fibers are high comfort materials manufactured by the Lenzing Group. They are made from wood, a natural renewable raw material sourced from responsibly managed forests and plantations. The material is manufactured using resource efficient production methods.
Good Earth Cotton®
Good Earth Cotton® is a forward-thinking regenerative farming initiative that supports cotton growers, communities, and the entire textile supply chain in becoming drivers of positive environmental change. By prioritizing sustainable practices, the program promotes a more responsible and ecologically beneficial approach to global cotton production and agriculture. Currently all Good Earth Cotton is grown in Australia.
TruCotton™
TruCotton™ grow and produce cotton in accordance with the industry's highest ecological standards and criteria: 100% biodegradable, compostable, renewable, and sustainable. They have invented an entirely new process for cleaning cotton sustainably, using no water or chemicals. Backed by several third-party accreditations such as GOTS, they’re creating a positive impact on the industry.
Australian Certified Organic
Australian Certified Organic fibres have been tested and approved by the ACO certification body. ACO is Australia's largest certifier for organic and biodynamic produce. With over 1,500 operators within its certification system, ACO ensures all products are compliant with national and international organic standards. It also means all certified products, processes and production methods can be traced back to their origin.
European Flax™
European Flax™ is the guarantee of traceability for premium flax fibre (linen) grown in Western Europe, in a way that respects the environment. Not only does it guarantee the highest environmental standards, it also tells us the fibre is produced in compliance with the rules of the International Labour Office.
Responsible Wool Standard
The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) is a voluntary standard that requires all sites, from wool farms to the seller in the final business-to-business transaction, to be certified. RWS farmers and ranchers are evaluated against animal welfare, land management, and social requirements set in the standard.
Responsible Mohair Standard
The Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS), developed by the Textile Exchange, aims to improve the welfare of goats and the land they graze on. A voluntary standard that requires all sites, from farms through to the final wholesaler, to be certified. RMS farmers and ranchers are evaluated against animal welfare, land management, and social requirements.
Responsible Alpaca Standard
The Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS), developed by the Textile Exchange, aims to improve the welfare of alpacas and the land they graze on. A voluntary standard that requires all sites, from farms through to the final wholesaler, to be certified. RAS farmers and ranchers are evaluated against animal welfare, land management, and social requirements.
Chemical & Environmental Certifications
Bluesign®
Bluesign® is a voluntary certification that partners with companies throughout the supply chain to ensure they proactively eliminate environmentally harmful substances and practices right at the beginning of the production process. The Materials are produced in a way that conserves resources, minimises the impacts on our planet and takes care of people.
GOTS
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres. GOTS certification ensures the use of organic farming practices, non-toxic dyes and chemicals, environmentally friendly processing methods, and ethical labour practices. Stringent criteria for health and safety, environmental sustainability, and quality control are also enforced.
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a label found on textiles tested for harmful substances. It sets the benchmark for textile safety, from yarn to finished product. Every item bearing the STANDARD 100 label is certified as having passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances.
Organic Content Standard
The Organic 100 Content Standard (OCS 100) certification verifies that a product contains 100% organically grown materials. Managed by Textile Exchange, it ensures transparency and integrity by tracking the organic content from the source to the final product through a strict chain-of-custody process. This certification applies to non-food items like textiles and personal care products, giving consumers confidence that what they are buying is genuinely organic and sustainably sourced.
Toitū Enviro Mark Gold
Toitū enviromark gold certified organisations commit to comprehensive environmental goals, measuring and managing impacts actively. Certification requires setting and meeting improvement targets, developing and testing emergency plans, assessing environmental issues, monitoring legal compliance, producing a policy statement, defining Environmental Management System (EMS) scope, and ensuring full compliance with New Zealand’s health, safety, and environmental laws.
REACH Compliant
REACH is a European Union regulation concerning chemical usage. Legislation which came into force in 2007 works to protect human health and the environment from the risks of chemical use. To comply with the regulation, companies must identify and manage the risks linked to the substances they manufacture and market in the EU.
