Sustainability & Compliance

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is one of the world's most recognized textile safety certifications, verifying that textile products are tested for harmful substances and meet strict international safety requirements.

Independent third-party testing helps ensure consumer confidence while supporting responsible and high-quality manufacturing practices.

At SHINSUNG J&T, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification reflects our commitment to producing safe, high-performance textiles with quality and responsibility in mind.

What Makes It Valuable?

• Tests for harmful substances.
• Independently verified by third-party laboratories.
• Covers every component of a certified product.
• Supports consumer safety and confidence.
• Maintains rigorous international testing standards.

BIO-Lon

BioLon® is bio-based nylon engineered to deliver exceptional durability and technical performance while utilizing renewable, plant-derived feedstocks. By substituting traditional petroleum inputs with bio-based alternatives, BioLon® supports lower-carbon material innovation and helps brands reduce their dependence on fossil resources.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we incorporate advanced bio-based material innovations like BioLon® to provide high-performance textile solutions with a responsible environmental profile.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Utilizes bio-based raw materials.
• Reduces reliance on fossil fuel resources.
• Supports sustainable material innovation.
• Maintains high-performance characteristics.

Textile Takeback™

Textile Takeback™ is a circularity initiative that promotes the collection, recycling, and reuse of textile materials to help reduce waste and support a more sustainable textile industry. By encouraging responsible end-of-life solutions, Textile Takeback contributes to the transition from a linear economy toward a more circular approach to textile production and consumption.

Through recycling and material recovery efforts, the initiative helps conserve valuable resources and extend the useful life of textile products.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we support circular textile solutions that help brands reduce waste and advance their sustainability goals.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Supports textile recycling and reuse.
• Helps divert textile waste from landfills.
• Encourages circular product design.
• Conserves valuable resources.
• Promotes a circular textile economy.

REPREVE®

REPREVE® is the world's leading recycled performance fiber, developed by UNIFI and made from post-consumer plastic bottles and other recycled materials. By transforming discarded materials into high-quality fibers, REPREVE helps reduce waste while delivering durable, high-performance textile solutions for apparel, outdoor products, and technical applications.

The use of recycled materials helps conserve natural resources and supports the development of more sustainable products.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we incorporate REPREVE recycled fibers into our textile developments to help brands create high-performance products with a reduced environmental footprint.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Made from recycled plastic bottles and recycled materials.
• Helps reduce landfill waste.
• Conserves natural resources.
• Delivers high-performance textile solutions.

TERRYL®

TERRYL® is an innovative bio-based polyamide material platform developed and engineered to deliver durable, high-performance textile solutions while utilizing renewable plant-derived feedstocks, including castor oil derivatives. By integrating bio-based materials into advanced fiber technology, TERRYL® helps reduce reliance on conventional petroleum-based resources while supporting lower-carbon textile innovation.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we incorporate innovative bio-based materials like TERRYL® to help brands create high-performance textile solutions with a reduced environmental footprint without compromising quality or durability.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Utilizes renewable plant-derived feedstocks, including castor oil derivatives.
• Supports lower-carbon material innovation.
• Combines sustainability with durable, high-performance functionality.
• Ideal for technical, outdoor, sportswear, and performance apparel applications.

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the world's leading certification for organic fibers and sustainable textile processing. GOTS covers the processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, trading, and distribution of textiles made from certified organic fibers while establishing strict environmental and social criteria throughout the supply chain.

Independent third-party certification provides assurance that certified products meet rigorous environmental and social requirements, helping consumers and brands make responsible sourcing decisions.

At SHINSUNG J&T, GOTS certification reflects our commitment to sustainable sourcing and responsible manufacturing practices.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Uses certified organic fibers.
• Promotes environmentally responsible manufacturing.
• Requires third-party certification throughout the supply chain.
• Provides traceability and transparency.

Better Cotton™

Better Cotton is the world's largest cotton sustainability programme, helping cotton communities survive and thrive while protecting and restoring the environment. Formerly known as the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), the organization supports farmers in adopting more sustainable agricultural practices while improving livelihoods and conserving natural resources.

Through training and continuous improvement programs, Better Cotton farmers learn to improve water stewardship, support soil health, encourage biodiversity, and adopt responsible farming practices.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we support the Better Cotton mission by sourcing cotton through responsible supply chains that contribute to a more sustainable textile industry.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Promotes more efficient water management and responsible water use.
• Helps farmers adopt climate-smart agricultural practices.
• Promotes decent work principles and improved livelihoods for cotton farming communities.
• Uses a Mass Balance Chain of Custody model to scale the adoption of more sustainable cotton production globally.

Polygiene®

Polygiene® is an innovative fabric treatment technology designed to help textiles stay fresher for longer by reducing odor buildup and extending product life. By helping garments require less frequent washing, Polygiene supports more sustainable consumer habits while maintaining comfort and performance.

Polygiene technologies are widely used in apparel, outdoor gear, sportswear, footwear, and performance textiles to improve product longevity and freshness.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we integrate Polygiene technology into selected textile developments to deliver long-lasting freshness and sustainable value for global brands.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Helps reduce the need for frequent washing.
• Extends garment lifespan.
• Helps maintain long-lasting freshness.
• Encourages more sustainable consumer habits.

NATIFIC®

Natific is a digital color management platform designed to simplify and improve color communication throughout the textile supply chain.

As color consistency remains one of the industry's biggest challenges, Natific enhances collaboration between mills, brands, and manufacturing partners through digital workflows that support efficient product development.

At SHINSUNG J&T, Natific supports our commitment to delivering accurate color reproduction and streamlined product development processes.

What Makes It Valuable?

• Improves digital color communication.
• Enhances collaboration throughout the supply chain.
• Supports accurate color approvals.
• Streamlines product development.

Datacolor®

Datacolor is a global leader in color management technology, providing advanced color matching, measurement, and quality control solutions for the textile industry.

Accurate color management helps improve production efficiency, reduce unnecessary waste, and maintain consistent product quality throughout manufacturing.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we utilize Datacolor technology to deliver precise color accuracy and maintain the high-quality standards expected by our customers.

What Makes It Valuable?

• Improves color accuracy.
• Supports consistent product quality.
• Increases manufacturing efficiency.
• Strengthens quality assurance processes.

X-Rite

X-Rite is a global leader in color science and color measurement technologies. As an X-Rite Certified Service Partner, SHINSUNG J&T utilizes advanced color management tools and industry best practices to achieve exceptional color accuracy and consistency throughout textile production.

Accurate color communication helps improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary rework, and maintain high product quality from development through production.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we utilize advanced color measurement systems to deliver reliable color performance that meets the demanding standards of global brands.

What Makes It Valuable?

• Improves color consistency.
• Supports efficient color approvals.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency.
• Strengthens quality control processes.

The BHive®

The BHive® is a digital app that helps textile factories track and manage the chemicals they use. By using a smartphone to scan chemical labels, factories can instantly check if their inventory meets international environmental and safety standards.

Transparency on the platform is achieved through smart OCR technology (scanning container labels via smartphone) and automatically cross-referencing them against global restricted substances lists (MRSL).

At SHINSUNG J&T, we use this digital tool to manage our chemicals safely, reduce environmental impact, and share clear data with our global partners.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Scans Chemicals by using smartphone photos to easily log and track chemical inventory. • Checks Safety Standards against major global lists like ZDHC and OEKO-TEX®. • Improves Transparency: Makes it easy to share verified safety data with global brand clients. • Lowers Environmental Risk: Keeps chemicals organized to prevent pollution and improve safety.

ZDHC Roadmap to Zero

The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Foundation is a global initiative dedicated to advancing safer chemical management practices throughout the textile, apparel, leather, and footwear industries. By promoting responsible chemical use and improved manufacturing processes, ZDHC helps support cleaner production and environmental stewardship across global supply chains.

The ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme provides practical guidelines and tools that help manufacturers improve chemical management and reduce environmental impacts.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we support responsible chemical management practices that contribute to safer manufacturing and more sustainable textile production.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Promotes responsible chemical management.
• Supports cleaner manufacturing processes.
• Encourages supply chain transparency.
• Contributes to environmental stewardship.

GATEWAY

Gateway is a digital platform that enhances supply chain visibility, compliance management, and sustainability initiatives across manufacturing operations. By improving access to operational and sustainability data, Gateway helps strengthen responsible sourcing practices and supports greater transparency throughout the supply chain.

While the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero sets the global standards and rules for sustainable chemical management, the ZDHC Gateway is the actual digital data platform used to put those rules into action [roadmaptozero.com, zdhc-gateway.com].

At SHINSUNG J&T, we support digital solutions that strengthen accountability, responsible business practices, and supply chain transparency while helping customers meet evolving sustainability expectations.

What Makes It Valuable?

• Enhances supply chain visibility and traceability.
• Improves compliance and operational transparency.
• Streamlines communication and information management.
• Encourages continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP)

The Social & Labor Convergence Program (SLCP) is a multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to improve working conditions by reducing audit duplication and promoting a standardized framework for social and labor assessments throughout global supply chains.

The program helps manufacturers and brands focus resources on improving workplace conditions while increasing transparency and efficiency in social compliance efforts.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we support responsible labor practices and transparency as part of our commitment to sustainable and ethical manufacturing.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Supports improved worker well-being.
• Promotes transparency throughout the supply chain.
• Encourages responsible business practices.
• Supports continuous social and labor improvements.

Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global organization that enables businesses to set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets aligned with the latest climate science and the goals of the Paris Agreement. SBTi helps companies develop credible pathways for reducing their environmental impact and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

By establishing science-based emissions reduction targets, organizations can better manage climate-related risks while contributing to global sustainability efforts.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we support science-based climate action and continuously explore opportunities to reduce environmental impacts throughout our operations and supply chain.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Supports science-based emissions reduction targets.
• Aligns with global climate goals.
• Encourages long-term environmental planning.
• Promotes transparency and accountability.
• Contributes to a lower-carbon future.

Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM)

The Higg Facility Environmental Module (Higg FEM) is an industry-leading sustainability assessment tool that enables manufacturers to measure, manage, and improve environmental performance through standardized evaluations of energy consumption, water use, greenhouse gas emissions, waste management, and chemical management practices.

The Higg FEM provides a framework for tracking sustainability progress and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

At SHINSUNG J&T, participation in the Higg FEM program reflects our commitment to transparency, responsible manufacturing practices, and continuous environmental improvement.

What Makes It Sustainable?

• Measures environmental performance across manufacturing operations.
• Promotes transparency and accountability.
• Supports reductions in energy, water, and waste impacts.
• Encourages responsible chemical management.
• Supports continuous sustainability improvements.

Cascale Formerly known as Sustainable Apparel Coalition

Cascale is a global, non-profit membership organization that brings together brands, retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to advance environmental and social sustainability throughout the consumer goods industry.

Through initiatives such as the Higg Index, Cascale supports companies in measuring sustainability performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

At SHINSUNG J&T, we support industry collaboration and transparency that help drive meaningful sustainability progress throughout the textile supply chain.

What Makes It Sustainable?
• Encourages standardized sustainability measurement.
• Supports supply chain transparency.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advances responsible manufacturing practices.