With the rapid development of the swimsuit market and the maturity of the production process, a number of swimsuit manufacturers have emerged on the supply side, which makes it a common problem for retailers and buyers to identify suitable swimsuit manufacturers. Certification sometimes become an important indicator to distinguish between ordinary swimsuit manufacturers and excellent swimsuit manufacturers.

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100: One of the world's most well-known textile labels for detecting harmful substances, it stands for consumer trust and high product safety. Swimwear with this label can be sure that the sewing threads, buttons, zippers, linings, fabric prints and coatings of the swimwear have been tested for harmful substances. During the testing, many regulated and non-regulated substances are taken into consideration, OEKO - The standard catalog of OEKO -TEX® STANDARD 100 is updated at least once a year and extended according to new scientific discoveries or statutory requirements.

SGS: One of the important certificates for product quality control and technical appraisal, it can provide various tests of swimwear materials, including fiber composition, physical properties, color fastness, chemical substance safety, size matching, UV resistance, waterproof performance, Anti-chlorine performance, etc. Elasticity, tearing, and anti-oxidation tests can evaluate the service life of swimsuits, color fastness tests can test the durability of swimsuits under friction, washing, sweat, and light conditions, and UV resistance tests can evaluate the ability of swimsuits to block ultraviolet rays, to protect the wearer from it. SGS generally conducts corresponding tests and reports according to the needs of customers and the requirements of the target market.

GRS: Global Recycled Standard, it is an international certification standard developed and managed by Textile Exchange to check and certify the source, compliance and traceability of recycled fibers in swimwear. The goal of certification is to ensure the correct use and promotion of recycled fibers, promote sustainable development, and environmental and social responsibility. Swimwear suppliers who have obtained GRS certification prove that their products meet the requirements of sustainable development and environmental protection, and improve the market competitiveness of products. At the same time, GRS certification can also be used as a reference for swimwear buyers and retailers to evaluate the credibility and sustainability of suppliers.

Sedex: Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, improves the transparency and ethical standards of the supply chain through audits and assessments, and helps swimwear manufacturing companies manage ethical and social responsibility risks in the supply chain. It can be divided into ethics audit, chemical safety audit, environmental assessment and swimsuit supply management, etc. Ethical audits based on relevant standards such as SA8000 are used to assess the compliance of swimwear suppliers in terms of labor rights, working environment, salary and benefits. Ensure suppliers comply with regulations and standards during production and operations by checking for proper use and storage of chemicals. Evaluate suppliers' environmental policies, wastewater treatment, waste management, etc. to ensure less negative impact on the environment during production.

The above certificates are the best compliments to suppliers, and they are also aspects that brands and retailers can focus on. Choosing the right swimwear manufacturer is never a simple search and requires a deeper understanding of every aspect of the manufacturing process so that the selectivity of swimwear manufacturers can be improved.