A&E is a member of the American Apparel & Footwear Association and was instrumental in the establishment of the Restricted Substance List (RSL) which seeks to ensure that restricted substances do not become associated with a company's products.
The STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is the global benchmark for textile products that are tested for hazardous chemicals. Developed in 1992, the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® tests and verifies that certified products are free from harmful levels of more than 300 concerning substances. Globally, there are more than 10,000 manufacturers, brands, and retailers in almost 100 countries who work with OEKO-TEX® to ensure their products are tested. Millions of labels can be found all over the world and consumers everywhere look for OEKO-TEX® labels on the products they purchase. Learn more about the OEKO-TEX® association's certifications by clicking here.
The Higg Index is an apparel and footwear industry self-assessment standard for assessing environmental and social sustainability throughout the supply chain. It was developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, a nonprofit organization founded by a group of fashion companies. Learn more about the Higg Index
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a voluntary product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in a final product. The standard applies to the full supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, chemical content and labeling. Click here for more info
The International Working Group on Global Organic Textile Standard was founded with the aim to continuously work on harmonising the various different standards and approaches, as well as to develop a set of global standards. Click here for more info
As a direct result of these efforts, A&E is a proud recipient of numerous global social responsibility and EHS awards as well as business ethics award.
Through our Global Network, A&E's products are manufactured in 22 countries, distributed in 50 countries and sold in over 100 countries. Vardhman A&E is a recognized industry leader in Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, and operates its global facilities with the utmost regard for the safety and health of its associates employed worldwide.
Committed To Sustainablity
Sustainability is defined as “meeting needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.”
A&E's long-standing commitment to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Sustainability, and Social Responsibility continues to be a top priority at all our operations worldwide and is followed by Vardhman A&E in India diligently.
