Responsible material sourcing
Explore material alternatives according to product use, target cost, evidence availability and supplier capability.
Sustainability support
Realistic sourcing options supported by evidence and product feasibility.
SNM does not describe every product or factory as sustainable. Options are reviewed according to the specific material, supplier, certification and buyer requirement.
Responsible sourcing areas
Program-specific options rather than universal claims.
Recycled fabric options
Recycled content can be sourced where appropriate, subject to composition, performance, minimums and certificate verification.
Organic cotton sourcing
Organic cotton options depend on yarn and fabric availability, chain-of-custody requirements and valid transaction evidence.
Traceable materials
Traceability documents are reviewed according to the material program and the buyer’s required level of evidence.
Better packaging options
Packaging weight, recycled content, material simplification and destination rules can be considered during development.
Efficient production planning
Clear approvals and realistic scheduling can reduce avoidable rework, urgent transport and material waste.
Lower-impact wash options
Wash alternatives are explored with capable facilities and evaluated against appearance, performance and evidence requirements.
Waste-reduction discussions
Marker efficiency, order planning, packaging and production findings can be reviewed for practical improvement.
Factory environmental standards
Applicable permits, audits and management systems are verified according to buyer requirements and production-unit scope.
Buyer-specific programs
SNM can coordinate nominated standards, preferred materials and reporting requirements for an agreed sourcing program.
Certification verification
Only current, relevant and verifiable certification information should be published or used to support a product claim.
Important limitation
Sustainability depends on verified conditions.
Sustainability options depend on product specifications, supplier capability, certification availability and buyer requirements.
Publishing rule: Do not publish certified, organic, recycled, traceable or lower-impact claims until the relevant evidence has been uploaded, checked and linked to the correct supplier or product scope.
Plan a responsible sourcing program