Recently, Tianjin Golden Starfish Technology Co., Ltd. (Starfish Carpet), a professional carpet manufacturer with 25 years of production experience, successfully passed the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) 2026 version certification, becoming one of the few carpet manufacturers in China that has obtained this authoritative certification. This certification not only confirms Starfish Carpet’s outstanding achievements in green manufacturing and sustainable development, but also further enhances our competitiveness in the global environmentally friendly carpet market, providing stronger support for global cooperative retailers.
1. GRS Certification: The Global Benchmark for Sustainable Carpet Production
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is an authoritative international certification system formulated by the Textile Exchange, which focuses on the traceability, environmental protection and social responsibility of recycled raw materials in the production process. The 2026 version of GRS certification has higher requirements for the proportion of recycled raw materials, energy saving and emission reduction, and environmental protection indicators, which is recognized as the “passport” for enterprises to enter the global high-end environmentally friendly market.
For global retailers, cooperating with GRS-certified manufacturers can not only meet the increasing demand for environmentally friendly products in the local market, but also enhance the brand’s environmental image and gain more consumer recognition. This is also an important reason why Starfish Carpet has been committed to promoting green manufacturing and applying for GRS certification.
2. Starfish Carpet’s Practice in Green Manufacturing: Laying the Foundation for Certification
The successful passing of GRS 2026 certification is not an accident, but the result of Starfish Carpet’s long-term adherence to sustainable development and continuous investment in green manufacturing:
- Recycled Raw Material Application: We have increased the proportion of recycled raw materials in our dyed nylon carpet series, and the recycled nylon used meets the GRS standard, which can effectively reduce carbon emissions and resource consumption. At present, the proportion of recycled raw materials in our products has reached more than 35%, and we will continue to increase investment in R&D to further improve this proportion.
- Energy Saving and Emission Reduction Transformation: Our 30,000 ㎡ modern workshop has completed the upgrading of energy-saving equipment, reducing unit product energy consumption by 22% compared with traditional equipment. At the same time, we have built a closed-loop water treatment system, realizing the recycling of production water, and the wastewater discharge fully meets the ISO14001 environmental management system standards.
- Environmental Protection Production Management: We strictly implement the ISO14001 environmental management system in the whole production process, optimize the production layout, adopt centralized packaging and unified shipment to reduce logistics carbon emissions, and establish a complete environmental protection management system to ensure that every link of production meets the requirements of green and sustainable development.
3. Benefits for Global Cooperative Retailers
The successful passing of GRS 2026 certification will bring tangible benefits to our global cooperative retailers:
- Enhanced Market Competitiveness: Retailers can use the GRS certification mark to promote products, meet the demand of local consumers for environmentally friendly products, and stand out in the homogeneous market.
- Expanded Market Access: GRS certification is recognized globally, which helps retailers enter high-end environmentally friendly markets such as Europe and North America, and expand sales channels.
- Stronger Product Support: Starfish Carpet will launch more GRS-certified recycled carpet products, providing retailers with more environmentally friendly product options, and supporting customized services to meet the differentiated needs of different markets.
4. Future Planning: Continuous Promotion of Sustainable Development
Starfish Carpet’s relevant person in charge said: “Passing GRS 2026 certification is a new starting point for us in sustainable development. In the future, we will continue to increase investment in R&D of environmentally friendly technologies, expand the application of recycled raw materials, and launch more high-quality, environmentally friendly and sustainable carpet products. At the same time, we will work with global retailers to promote the development of the green carpet industry and achieve win-win development between enterprises, retailers and the environment.”
If you are a global retailer focusing on the environmentally friendly carpet market, Starfish Carpet, as a GRS 2026 certified manufacturer, can provide you with high-quality recycled carpet products and one-stop customized solutions. We provide free samples and professional market guidance to help you seize the opportunity of the green market. Contact us now to learn more about GRS-certified products and cooperation models.