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Third party certifications means It is difficult for consumers to really know what we are buying and how the product has been manufactured. Even worse, it can sometimes be difficult for the supplier to know all involved in the production chain. To help with this we have our third party certifications that offer guidance for both manufacturers and consumers with its labelling. Third party certifications grants the following for you as a consumer; • Full traceability from fiber to garment. All steps and suppliers in the chain are documented. • Examination and verification to secure that the standards have been met, done by a neutral organization with no connection to the supplier. • Yearly audits and inspections to secure that the manufacturers meet the standards. • Environmental labelling which are well known by consumers who can easily identify a sustainable product. 5