bluesign® APPROVED & bluesign® PRODUCT Labels

Making Sustainable Choices Easier for Everyone

The terms bluesign® APPROVED and bluesign® PRODUCT represent different levels of verification within the bluesign system. Every bluesign label stands for safer chemistry, responsible manufacturing, and verified environmental performance.

Whether it’s a chemical, material, or consumer product, bluesign® APPROVED and bluesign® PRODUCT labels ensure that sustainability is built into every step of production – protecting workers, the environment, and consumers alike.

bluesign® APPROVED Chemicals & Materials

The bluesign® APPROVED label guarantees that individual components, like fabrics, chemicasl, or accessories meet strict safety, environmental, and ecological standards defined by the bluesign Criteria.

bluesign® APPROVED materials and chemical products:

Are made with safer chemicals

Have reduced environmental impact

Ensure worker protection

Support responsible resource use

Have a high level of consumer safety

These verified components form the foundation for bluesign® APPROVED textiles and, ultimately, bluesign® PRODUCTS

bluesign® PRODUCTS

The bluesign® PRODUCT label is the highest level of assurance labeling offered by bluesign. It applies to finished consumer goods such as apparel, footwear, or accessories made with bluesign® APPROVED components.

bluesign® PRODUCTS

Are made from approved chemical products and raw materials
Are produced with lower impact on people and the environment
Promote responsible use of resources
Contain at least 90% bluesign® APPROVED fabrics and 30% bluesign® APPROVED trims or accessories
Source remaining components from qualified suppliers
Are made in factories that meet the Brand’s Social Responsibility Program

Why Choose bluesign Products?

Health & Safety First

Avoid harmful substances in your clothing, accessories, or gear.

Better for the Planet

Manufactured to reduce water, air, and resource consumption.

Industry-Leading Standards

Backed by the most comprehensive chemical management and safety criteria in the industry.

Trusted by Major Brands

Adopted by leading apparel and footwear brands committed to measurable sustainability and transparency.

How to Identify bluesign Labels on Products?

You’ll find bluesign labels on both individual materials and finished products. Here’s how to tell them apart:

bluesign® APPROVED

Look for this label on materials and components used in:

Outdoor fabrics and yarns
Footwear and accessories
Specialized home textiles (linens, towels, etc.)

This label means that a specific component—like a fabric or trim—meets the bluesign CRITERIA for environmental responsibility, safer chemistry, and resource efficiency.

bluesign® PRODUCT

This label appears on finished consumer products such as:

Jackets, pants, or socks
Footwear and backpacks
Home and outdoor gear

Consumer products carrying the bluesign® PRODUCT label meet the strict safety and environmental requirements of the bluesign Criteria.

Where to Shop for bluesign Approved Products

We are working to make it easier for consumers to find sustainable and responsible textile products. Browse our list of brands and retailers offering bluesign® PRODUCTS.

Shop bluesign® PRODUCTS

Explore bluesign Approved Chemicals and Textiles

Looking for verified materials that meet the highest standards of chemical safety and environmental responsibility?

bluesign® APPROVED chemical products and materials form the basis for safer, more efficient production and more sustainable textiles.

Explore the bluesign GUIDE Explore the bluesign FINDER

Join the Movement Toward Responsible Consumer Choices

By choosing bluesign® APPROVED and bluesign® PRODUCT items, you are making a conscious decision to support sustainability, protect workers, and reduce environmental harm.