How We Assess Our Partners
bluesign Criteria & Standards
At bluesign, we ensure safer, more sustainable production by holding our partners to clearly defined, science-based standards. Developed and managed by our experts at bluesign Academy, these criteria and assessments help manufacturers, chemical suppliers, and brands reduce their impact on people and the planet while supporting transparency, safety, and continuous improvement.
Brand Assessment
Supply Chain Analysis
- Maps the brand’s supply network and material origins
- Identifies fabric, trim, and chemical input risks
- Evaluates Restricted Substance List (RSL) compliance systems and Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Provides visibility and identifies improvement areas
Impact Measurement
- Measures and improves carbon emissions, water use, energy consumption, chemical impact, and waste generation
- Tracks progress toward sustainability targets
- Enables bluesign® PRODUCT labeling when all components are approved
Manufacturer Assessment
Production Site Assessment
- Management systems
Quality, environment, health and safety, legal
- Resource consumption
Water, energy, reduction strategy
- Environmental impact
Wastewater, air emissions, solid waste
- Occupational health and safety
Risk controls, emergency preparedness
Input Stream Management
- Assesses raw material and chemical inputs
- Ensures traceability, compliance, and safe handling
- Enables listing of approved articles in the bluesign Guide
Chemical Supplier Assessment
Production Site Assessment
- Evaluates environmental responsibility and on-site management systems
- Measures energy, water use, emissions, and safety practices
Product Stewardship
- Reviews raw material and finished product control systems
- Assesses hazard communication (SDS/TDS), regulatory compliance, and data management
Chemical Product Assessment
- Screens for hazards, RSL/MRSL compliance (BSSL, BSBL, ZDHC), consumer and worker safety, and wastewater impact
- Approved chemistry is listed in the bluesign Finder
Tools That Power Our Assessments
All evaluations are supported by digital platforms that ensure traceability, transparency, and verified data:
bluesign
Guide
A searchable database of bluesign® APPROVED fabrics, trims, and accessories. It helps brands and manufacturers source safe and sustainable materials for product development.
bluesign
Finder
A global database of bluesign® APPROVED chemical products. It enables textile manufacturers and suppliers to identify trusted, compliant, and safer chemistry for production.
bluesign
Cube
Digital partner platform for compliance, downloads, and data sharing