Learn more about RWS
https://textileexchange.org/responsible-wool-standard/
The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) is an industry tool designed to recognize the best practices of farmers, ensuring that wool comes from farms with a progressive approach to managing their land, and from sheep that have been treated responsibly.
As an independent, voluntary standard, companies can choose to become certified to the RWS. On farms, the certification ensures that sheep are treated with respect to their Five Provisions1 and also ensures best practices in the management and protection of the land. The standard is globally applicable to all breeds of sheep, and mulesing is strictly prohibited.
Objectives
Ensure that wool does not come from animals that have been subjected to any unnecessary harm.
- Reward and influence the wool industry for strong animal welfare, land management, and social welfare practices.
- Provide robust chain of custody from farm to final product.
- Create an industry benchmark to drive improvements in animal care, land management, and social welfare where needed.
Key Points in the RWS
- Protecting Animal Welfare
- A holistic approach to animal welfare based around the Five Provisions.
- Preserving Land Health
- Progressive methods of land management are practiced on RWS farms, protecting soil health, biodiversity and native species.
- Protecting Social Welfare
- Social welfare, working conditions, and health and safety of workers is addressed.
- Credible Certification
- A professional, third-party certification body audits each stage in the supply chain
- Chain of Custody
- Certification ensures that the identity of the RWS wool is maintained at all times: from the farm to the final product. Only products with 100% certified wool may carry the RWS logo.
- Stakeholder Engagement
The RWS was developed with the input of farmers, animal welfare experts, land conservation experts, brands and retailers from all parts of the globe.
All Wool that is contained in Wongari Lambswool Blister Guard comes from RWS certified Australian Merino Sheep
License Number 797001
Certification Body Licensed by: Textile Exchange; Licensing Code: CB-AQL Certification Body Accredited by: IOAS, Accreditation Number: 43 Inspection Body: AsureQuality Ltd