{{IVNIVN - International Association Natural Textile Industry is an association of companies with the intention of producing quality textiles made of natural materials according to strict ecological and social rules.}}
'''IVN - International Association Natural Textile Industry''' is an association of companies with the intention of producing qualitytextiles made of natural materials according to strict ecological and social rules. ==IVN - quality== IVN's quality '''NATURAL TEXTILE''' basically means that the clothing and textiles that are marked with this are made from natural materials. These materials, ie. cotton, wool, silk, linen, etc.. As well as among materials of natural fibers they will also be manufactured in a process that preserves and improve their natural qualities.
IVN's quality NATURAL TEXTILE basically means that the clothing and textiles that are marked with this are made from natural materials. These materials, ie. cotton, wool, silk, linen, etc.. As well as among materials of natural fibers they will also be manufactured in a process that preserves and improve their natural qualities.
Production may not contain health or environmental hazardous substances plus that there are criteria that must be followed regarding working conditions at the production stage. That this is followed is verified by the independent institute IMO (Institut für Marktölogie) CH.Sulgen and Eco Umwelt Institut, Cologne. They inspect the factories as well as the final product.
IVN issues two versions of NATURAL TEXTILE markings. The blue has the extension "BEST" and guarantee 100% certified organic fibers in the product's textile materials. The red requires at least 70% certified organic fibers.
==Sources== Naturskyddsföreningen*[[Society for Nature Conservation]] *[http://www.naturtextil.com/ IVN] ==Related articles== Miljömärkningar*[[Environmental labeling]]
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