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How we verify every supplier in our network.

Our 5-stage verification protocol ensures every textile partner meets the highest standards of transparency, ethical labour, and environmental stewardship before they ever join the platform.

Five stages. No shortcuts.

The TextileFlow admission process typically takes 3 to 6 weeks per supplier. We analyse everything from financial stability to the wastewater treatment capacity of every dyeing house.

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01

Application & KYC

Identity verification, financial health checks, and ownership transparency audits.

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02

On-Site Factory Audit

Direct physical inspection of facilities, safety protocols, and labor conditions.

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03

Compliance & Certs

Validation of international certifications (ISO, GOTS, OEKO-TEX) through governing bodies.

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Sample Testing

Rigorous laboratory testing of material samples for chemical safety and durability.

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05

Baseline Scorecard

Final onboarding onto the platform with a live performance and impact baseline.

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Standards We Require

We help brands navigate complex CSDDD and EU DPP regulations by mandating specific social and environmental certifications.

Mandatory

OEKO-TEX®

Standard 100 for textile safety and harmful substances.

Mandatory

ISO 9001

Quality management systems and operational consistency.

Mandatory

BSCI / Sedex

Social compliance and ethical working conditions audit.

Preferred

GOTS

Global Organic Textile Standard for fibers and processing.

Preferred

GRS / RCS

Recycled Claim Standard and Global Recycled Standard.

Preferred

SA8000

Leading social certification for factories and organizations.

Preferred

ZDHC

Zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in production.

Preferred

EU DPP

Traceability data ready for EU Digital Product Passport from 2027.

A curated network of textile excellence.

47

Active Suppliers

08

Major Regions

12M

Metres / Month

4.8

Avg Quality Score

Certification Coverage Progress

OEKO-TEX Standard 100100%
ISO 9001100%
BSCI / Sedex100%
GOTS68%
GRS / RCS43%

Vetting isn't a one-time event.

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    Annual Re-Audits

    Every year, we conduct unannounced follow-up visits to ensure standards are being actively maintained, not just performed for the initial audit.

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    Live Performance Scorecards

    Real-time data feeds track delivery reliability, quality rejection rates, and responsiveness, directly affecting the supplier's ranking.

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    Batch-Level Verification

    We don't just vet the company; we vet the specific material batches. Every shipment is linked to a unique digital certificate.

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    Clear removal criteria

    Three consecutive delivery failures, one confirmed ethics breach, or any certification fraud removes a supplier from the network permanently.

A+ Rated

Example view · Anonymised for illustration.

Supplier A-017

Panipat, India • Bed Linen & Duvets

Delivery Success

96%

trending_up+1.2% this quarter

Defect Rate

0.4%

Market Avg: 1.8%

Quality Pass Rate

98.2%

All certifications current

Response Time

4.2h

Industry leading
Latest Audit Insights (Q1 2026)

“Passed full re-audit with no corrective actions required. All certifications current.”

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