GRS Certified Fiber —
Supplier & Manufacturer
from Pakistan
Abtex International is a GRS certified fiber supplier based in Pakistan. We supply post-consumer and post-industrial recycled fiber — including denim shoddy, GRS cotton, and PCW recycled cotton — with full Global Recycled Standard documentation for brands and mills worldwide.
What Is the Global Recycled Standard (GRS)?
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an internationally recognised, voluntary, full-product certification standard developed by Textile Exchange. It sets requirements for third-party verification of recycled content, chain-of-custody documentation, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions across the entire supply chain.
GRS certification allows brands, importers, and retailers to make verified, credible claims that their products contain a defined percentage of recycled material — from the raw fiber stage all the way through to the finished garment or textile product.
At Abtex International, we hold GRS certification for our recycled fiber operations. Every commercial shipment is accompanied by a GRS Transaction Certificate (TC) that can be forwarded through your supply chain for audit purposes, ESG reporting, and retailer compliance.
How GRS Chain of Custody Works
The GRS tracks recycled content at every link in the supply chain — from the waste collection point to the finished product — through a sequence of transaction certificates.
Post-consumer or post-industrial textile waste is collected, sorted by material type and color, and verified as eligible recycled input under GRS rules.
We process the sorted waste into recycled fiber (denim shoddy, GRS cotton, PCW fiber) at our GRS-certified facility and issue a Scope Certificate as the certified supplier.
Each commercial shipment generates a GRS Transaction Certificate (TC). The TC travels with the goods and must be accepted by your GRS-certified mill or spinner before processing.
Your certified mill uses our TCs to support their own GRS yarn or fabric certification — allowing your brand to make “X% GRS Recycled Content” claims on the final product.
GRS Fiber Types We Supply
Our recycled fiber range covers four distinct categories — each available with GRS documentation for buyers requiring certified recycled content.
PCW Denim Cotton Fiber
Recycled from post-consumer denim garments. Highest GRS impact category. Suitable for spinning, nonwoven, and insulation.
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PIW Recycled Cotton
Sourced from factory offcuts and textile mill waste. Cleaner and more uniform than PCW. Ideal for open-end spinning and nonwoven production.
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Denim Fiber
Mechanically recycled denim shoddy from discarded jeans and jackets. Available in five color grades from indigo to bleached.
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GRS Cotton
GRS-certified recycled cotton fiber for buyers requiring full chain-of-custody documentation from fiber to finished textile product.
View GRS Cotton →Which Fibers Can Be GRS Certified?
GRS certification can be applied to any material that has been recycled from pre- or post-consumer waste. The standard is not limited to cotton — it covers a broad range of textile and non-textile input materials.
From GRS Fiber to GRS-Certified End Products
GRS certification at the fiber stage enables certification across the entire downstream supply chain — yarn, fabric, and finished garment or home textile.
GRS Certified Fiber (Abtex)
We supply GRS-certified PCW denim fiber, PIW recycled cotton, and GRS cotton with scope certificates and transaction certificates for every shipment. This is the foundation of the certified supply chain.
Explore our fiber range →GRS Certified Yarn
Our recycled fiber is spun into GRS certified yarn at certified spinning units. Abtex also supplies GRS Certified Yarn and Recycled Denim Yarn for buyers who prefer a processed, ready-to-weave input.
View GRS Certified Yarn →GRS Certified Fabric & Garment
Certified yarn is woven or knitted into fabric, then cut and sewn into garments or home textiles. Each stage uses TCs from the previous step, allowing the brand to label finished goods with a verified GRS recycled content percentage.
View home textile products →Why Brands & Mills Require GRS Certified Fiber
GRS certification is no longer optional for many global brands. Here is why buyers across Europe, North America, and the Middle East specify GRS at the fiber sourcing stage.
Retailer & Brand Compliance
Major retailers (H&M, ZARA, M&S, Target, Walmart) and brands with sustainability commitments require GRS documentation from their suppliers as a condition of doing business. GRS fiber is the starting point of that compliance chain.
EU Textile Regulation (ESPR & EUDR)
The European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and broader Green Deal requirements are pushing brands to demonstrate verified recycled content. GRS certification provides the third-party verification regulators and auditors require.
ESG & Scope 3 Reporting
Brands tracking Scope 3 emissions and reporting under GHG Protocol, CDP, or TCFD frameworks need verifiable evidence of recycled material use. GRS TCs from certified fiber suppliers like Abtex provide the audit trail needed for corporate sustainability reports.
Consumer-Facing Recycled Content Claims
GRS certification allows brands to make on-product claims such as “Made with X% GRS Recycled Cotton” or “Contains GRS Certified Recycled Fiber.” Without GRS TCs in the supply chain, such claims expose brands to greenwashing liability under EU and FTC guidelines.
Why Source GRS Certified Fiber from Abtex International?
We make GRS fiber sourcing straightforward — certified supply, proper documentation, and direct communication with our team in Pakistan.
Our facility holds a current GRS Scope Certificate. We issue Transaction Certificates (TCs) with every shipment — readily accepted by certified spinners and mills worldwide.
We supply both post-consumer waste (PCW) and post-industrial waste (PIW) fiber categories — giving buyers flexibility to meet different recycled content targets and product specifications.
Every shipment includes GRS TC, Scope Certificate reference, Certificate of Origin, test reports, packing list, and MSDS — everything your compliance team needs for audits.
We export GRS certified fiber to buyers in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. FOB Karachi with CNF and CIF options. Our team communicates in English with fast turnaround on inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions — GRS Certified Fiber
What does GRS certified fiber mean?
GRS certified fiber refers to recycled fiber that has been produced and verified under the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) — a third-party certification standard managed by Textile Exchange. GRS certified fiber has been sourced from verifiable pre- or post-consumer waste, processed at a certified facility, and documented with transaction certificates (TCs) that confirm the recycled content at each stage of the supply chain. Brands and mills use GRS fiber to substantiate recycled content claims on finished products.
What is the difference between a GRS Scope Certificate and a Transaction Certificate?
A Scope Certificate (SC) is issued to a certified company (like Abtex) by an accredited certification body. It confirms that the company’s facility and processes have been audited and meet GRS requirements. It is valid for one year and lists the certified products and processes. A Transaction Certificate (TC) is issued for each individual commercial transaction or shipment. It links a specific lot of GRS fiber to the Scope Certificate and travels with the goods. Your mill or downstream manufacturer needs TCs to support their own GRS certification.
Does my spinning mill also need to be GRS certified to use your fiber?
Yes — for GRS certification to flow through the supply chain, each entity that takes ownership of the material and processes it must hold their own valid GRS Scope Certificate. So if you are a spinner purchasing our GRS fiber to produce GRS certified yarn, your spinning unit must also be GRS certified. We can supply the TCs you need, but your mill must independently obtain GRS certification from an accredited body such as Control Union, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek.
What percentage of recycled content is required for GRS certification?
Under the Global Recycled Standard, a product must contain a minimum of 20% recycled input material to be eligible for GRS certification. However, for a product to carry the GRS label on-pack or in marketing materials, it must contain at least 50% GRS certified recycled content. For content between 20% and 50%, the GRS TC can still be issued for supply-chain purposes, but on-product labelling is restricted. Our fiber typically supports higher recycled content applications of 50–100%.
Can GRS certified fiber be blended with virgin fiber?
Yes. GRS certified fiber can be blended with virgin cotton, virgin polyester, or other fibers, as long as the recycled component is tracked separately and the GRS TC records the exact percentage of recycled content in the blend. The blended yarn or fabric can then carry a GRS claim reflecting the actual percentage — for example, “60% GRS Recycled Cotton / 40% Virgin Polyester.” Your certified mill handles the blending records and TC documentation for the downstream stages.
Which fiber types does Abtex supply with GRS certification?
We supply GRS certified fiber across four categories: PCW Denim Cotton Fiber (from post-consumer denim garments), PIW Recycled Cotton (from post-industrial factory waste), Denim Fiber / Denim Shoddy (mechanically recycled from discarded jeans), and GRS Cotton. We also supply the processed equivalent — GRS Certified Yarn and Recycled Denim Yarn — for buyers who prefer finished yarn rather than raw fiber.
What documentation comes with a GRS fiber shipment from Abtex?
Every GRS fiber shipment from Abtex includes: GRS Transaction Certificate (TC) with lot reference; Commercial Invoice and Packing List; Bill of Lading; Certificate of Origin (Pakistan); and MSDS/SDS. On request we can also provide: fiber composition test report (SGS/Intertek), moisture content certificate, and shade/color reference documentation. All documents are provided in English, in both hard copy and digital format.
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