Logoclothz Certifications: Your Assurance of Quality, Safety, and Sustainability

At Logoclothz, we understand that your brand's reputation is on the line at every event. That's why we've built our business on a foundation of trust, quality, and a commitment to providing a seamless experience for our customers. A critical component of this commitment is our adherence to rigorous industry certifications. This page details two of the most important standards we meet—the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and NFPA 701—and explains why they matter for your brand.

Global Recycled Standard (GRS): A Commitment to Sustainable Branding

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions.^[1] The GRS is intended to meet the needs of companies seeking to verify the recycled content of their products (both finished and intermediate), and to verify responsible social, environmental, and chemical practices in their production.

For Logoclothz, GRS is more than a certification; it's a core part of our commitment to corporate and social responsibility. The GRS aims to increase the use of recycled materials in products and reduce or eliminate damage caused by production. It represents one of the latest research and development achievements in textile and apparel recycling standards, and is a focus area for high-end textiles worldwide.

The Five Pillars of GRS Certification

GRS certification is built on integrity and encompasses five main requirements that ensure comprehensive quality and responsibility:

GRS Pillar	What It Means
Traceability	Full chain of custody documentation verifies the path certified materials take through all stages of the supply chain to the final product, ensuring transparency from source to store.
Environmental Protection	Processing criteria avoid the use of potentially hazardous chemicals and verify positive environmental production practices at every facility.
Social Responsibility	Ensures responsible social practices throughout production, protecting workers and communities involved in the manufacturing process.
Recycled Content	Verifies that products contain a minimum of 50% recycled material to use the GRS logo, with materials meeting the ISO definition of "recycled."
General Principles	Establishes overall standards for integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement in sustainable textile production.

Logoclothz Goes Beyond the Standard

While the GRS requires a minimum of 50% recycled content to use the GRS logo, Logoclothz goes a step further. Our Eco-Poly table covers are made from 100% recycled textile, placing us at the highest tier of sustainability in the promotional products industry. This commitment to using fully recycled materials aligns with our strategic imperative to reframe sustainability from a focus on materials to a narrative of longevity and waste reduction. One durable Logoclothz cloth, designed for repeated use, can save dozens of cheap, disposable cloths from ending up in landfills. Learn more about caring for your branded tablecloth to maximize its lifespan.

Key Benefits of GRS Certification for Your Brand
Demonstrates Environmental Responsibility: Choosing GRS-certified products showcases your brand's commitment to sustainability, a value increasingly important to consumers and business partners.
Enhances Brand Reputation: Associating your brand with a globally recognized eco-standard builds trust and positive sentiment with stakeholders.
Guarantees Material Integrity: Full traceability ensures that the recycled content in your tablecloth is tracked and verified at every stage of production.
Reduces Environmental Impact: Products treated sustainably with verified reduction in harmful impacts on people and the environment.
Supports a Circular Economy: By using 100% recycled textiles, you are actively participating in a system that reduces waste and conserves natural resources.
Responsible Production Practices: GRS certification guarantees that social and environmental standards are met throughout the entire supply chain.

NFPA 701: The Gold Standard in Fire Safety for Events

For serious exhibitors, safety is non-negotiable. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 701 standard is the benchmark for fire retardancy in textiles and films used in public spaces, including trade shows, conferences, and other events.^[2] This standard is a critical element of our commitment to providing customers with the peace of mind that comes from knowing their branding materials meet the highest safety requirements.

NFPA 701 is not a federal law, but it is widely adopted and enforced by state and local fire marshals, as well as by individual venues like convention centers and hotels. Failure to comply can result in your materials being removed from an event, causing significant disruption and reputational damage. By ensuring our custom tablecloths are NFPA 701 certified, we help you avoid these last-minute surprises.

Understanding NFPA 701 Testing

NFPA 701 establishes test methods to assess the propagation of flame in textiles and films under specified fire test conditions. The standard evaluates three critical factors to determine whether a material is fire retardant:

Test Criteria	What It Measures
After Flame	This test measures how long the fabric continues to burn after the ignition source (12-second flame exposure) is removed. To pass, the flame must self-extinguish within a specified time.
Char Length	This measures the extent of the damage to the fabric after it has been burned. The char length must not exceed a certain limit to meet safety standards.
Flaming Residue	This test observes whether any flaming pieces of fabric drop from the sample during the test. To pass, there can be no flaming residue that could spread fire.

The Logoclothz Advantage: A Complete Solution for the Serious Exhibitor

By combining GRS Eco certification with NFPA 701 fire retardancy, Logoclothz offers a comprehensive solution that addresses the key concerns of modern exhibitors: sustainability, safety, and quality. This dual certification is a cornerstone of The Logoclothz Event-Ready Guarantee, a promise that your branding materials are not only visually stunning but also fully compliant with the most stringent industry standards.

When you choose Logoclothz, you are choosing a partner who understands the high stakes of event marketing. You are choosing a product that is cut, sewn, and printed in the USA, crafted for longevity, and backed by a team of experts dedicated to flawless execution. Whether you need 6ft custom logo tablecloths, 8ft custom table cloths, or fitted table covers with logo, we deliver solutions that make your brand impossible to ignore, for all the right reasons.