TESTEX CIRCULARITY is a certification for finished textile products that evaluates circularity performance across three key pillars: durability, repairability, and recyclability.
The certification helps companies verify product performance, support responsible product development, and communicate circularity-related claims with greater confidence.
Built around three key pillars
Durability
Durability increases a garment›s lifespan, slowing down the need to produce and consume new products and minimising environmental impact.
Repairability
Repairability reflects the capacity of a textile product to be repaired efficiently and sustainably, extending its lifespan and reducing waste.
Recyclability
Recyclability focuses on turning end-of-life textiles into new raw materials, supporting the circular economy.
Who is TESTEX CIRCULARITY suitable for?
TESTEX CIRCULARITY is intended for market-ready textile products and finished articles. It is suitable for: brands and manufacturers.
What are the advantages of the TESTEX CIRCULARITY label?
Circularity-related product claims are under increasing scrutiny.
Brands, retailers, and manufacturers are facing growing pressure from customers, business partners, and upcoming regulations to prove that their products are designed for longer use, repair, and future recycling.
TESTEX CIRCULARITY helps you move from general sustainability statements to credible, measurable product evidence. The certification combines laboratory testing with a transparent, science-based assessment approach for finished textile products.
The certification supports you in:
- Verifying durability, repairability, and recyclability with independent evidence
- Substantiating product claims and reducing greenwashing risk
- Showcasing selected hero products against regulatory expectations
- Preparing for ESPR, DPP, EPR, and consumer information requirements
- Building trust with customers, retailers, and business partners
What you receive
After successful certification, you receive clear documentation and communication tools for your certified product.
Test Report
A detailed report with the relevant testing and assessment results.
Certificate
Independent confirmation of the certified product scope and assessment.
Label
A product label that helps communicate verified circularity performance to customers and business partners.
FAQs
The TESTEX CIRCULARITY label is designed for brands and manufacturers that want to demonstrate their commitment to circular textile products and responsible product design.
The certification evaluates products across three key areas of circularity. Durability assesses aspects such as product deformation, fabric strength, appearance, seams, accessories, and colour performance. Repairability evaluates the availability of repair solutions, the quality of repair documentation, and product design features that support easy repairs. Recyclability focuses on design for recycling, ease of disassembly, and transparent material labelling to support efficient end-of-life recycling.
No. A certificate is provided if all three modules are successfully completed.
TESTEX CIRCULARITY is described as the only standard dedicated specifically to textiles that comprehensively assesses Durability, Repairability, and Recyclability. Unlike certifications that focus primarily on manufacturing, it also considers the use and end-of-life phases, helping brands demonstrate a holistic approach to circularity. The durability assessment is based on the European Product Environmental Footprint (PEF Apparel & Footwear) framework and is carried out in TESTEX's accredited laboratory.
The certification approach depends on the specific product range and the differences between product variants. TESTEX reviews each project individually to determine the appropriate testing scope and certification strategy. Please contact our experts to discuss your products and receive tailored guidance.
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