SFA - Chain of Custody
Cashmere - Sustainable Fiber Alliance - Coc
SFA - Coc
What is the purpose of the SFA certification?
The Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA) label ensures responsible production of cashmere.
It helps reduce environmental impact, protect herders’ livelihoods, and guarantee high animal-welfare standards, while improving overall fibre quality.
What are the key guarantees of SFA certification?
- Responsible land and pasture management
- Safe and fair working conditions
- Biodiversity preservation
- High standards of animal welfare
- Improved quality of cashmere
How to obtain SFA certification?
SFA certification is based on an independent assessment of herding practices, pasture management, animal welfare, working conditions, and traceability.
An external certification body verifies compliance with the SFA Clean Fiber Processing Standard or the SFA Chain of Custody Standard, depending on the organisation’s position in the supply chain.
For which product categories?
The label applies to cashmere, as well as textile products containing SFA-certified fibres.
Any SFA claim requires full traceability from the herder to the finished product.
Who is the SFA label for?
- Herders and herder organisations
- Processors and textile manufacturers
- Retailers and brands using cashmere
- Stakeholders wishing to contribute to a responsible and transparent supply chain