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Natural Fibers

Build trust and demonstrate transparency in cotton, wool, and other natural fiber products with independent testing, inspection and verification solutions from SGS.

Accurate assessment of natural fibers – like cotton, wool, jute and cashmere – is essential for meeting regulatory standards and fulfilling trade agreements. With over 75 years of industry expertise, we deliver trusted testing, inspection and verification services to ensure fiber products meet global quality and sustainability expectations.

Reliable outcomes for natural fibers

  • Global service coverage and on-the-ground expertise
  • Customizable solutions for full traceability and risk mitigation
  • Accredited laboratories delivering reliable, science-backed data
  • Compliance with international regulations and industry standards
  • End-to-end support across the fiber supply chain – from farm to retail

Trade cotton and wool with confidence

Traceability & Testing

  • DNA traceability and chemical tag identification
  • Geo-referenced sampling
  • Stable isotope analysis
  • HVI (High Volume Instrument) and humidity testing
  • Marker and tagging solutions

Inspection & Verification

  • Pre-shipment inspections
  • Damage surveys
  • Sampling (supervised or direct)
  • Sealbreaking, devanning and tally (SDT)
  • Stuffing control and stock verification
  • Supervision of weighing at ports, factories and warehouses
  • Manual cotton classification
  • On-farm fleece testing
  • Laboratory-based fiber analysis
  • Quality verification and certification
  • Data insights to support production and sales strategies
  • Adherence to International Wool Textile Organisation ( IWTO) standards for global quality recognition

Visit our online store for alpaca, cashmere & wool fiber testing.

Why choose SGS?

When fiber quality, quantity and sustainability are important to the success of your business, we have a solution to match your needs.

Whether you are sourcing, processing, or trading cotton, wool, or other natural fibers, we deliver trusted fiber testing and inspection solutions. Contact us today to protect your reputation and performance across the global supply chain.

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