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SgT was delighted to once again support the annual ICPHSO International Virtual Symposium as a sponsor. On October 27 and 28, the conference brought together some of the world’s leading brands and retailers, including Decathlon, Mattel, and Hasbro, who shared insights on the future of consumer product safety.

SgT will speak at the AAFA (American Apparel and Footwear Association) Traceability & Sustainability Conference in November, exploring sustainability through traceability. During the two-day virtual event, international brands and retailers will share insights on how the industry is shifting and delivering solutions, resources, and initiatives that protect people and the environment.

Fashion brands globally are under pressure to demonstrate and deliver genuinely sustainable products and processes as a consequence of climate change, resource depletion, and changing consumer expectations. Backing up sustainability claims with facts is an essential piece of the puzzle, and these facts must come from quality data.

Gap Inc. and SgT will share the stage to present a webinar hosted by the AAFA (American Apparel and Footwear Association):

Consumer demand for sustainability has never been higher, particularly in the fashion industry. In fact, a recent survey conducted by McKinsey found that a majority of fashion consumers listed the use of sustainable materials and the promotion of sustainability as important purchasing factors.

In a world where the environment is at the top of almost every agenda – leading to pressure from governments, associations, and eco-aware consumers – companies have never been under more pressure to accelerate their sustainability journey.

The reduction of workforces and international travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic are among the practical challenges that are forcing companies worldwide to adopt new strategies and contingency plans.

Surplus stocks of fabrics, trims, accessories, and finished goods are building up at mills and factories due to COVID-19 delayed shipments and shutdowns.

  Are you finding it difficult dealing with manufacturers based thousands of miles away?

  Because the disruption caused by the pandemic has exposed many vulnerabilities, it’s vital to ensure that elements within a factory or supplier’s control are managed.

SgT is glad to be a sponsor of ICPHSO International Virtual Symposium on October 27 – 28, 2020. 

Adjusting to the changing landscape of safety and quality risks caused by COVID-19 has led leading textile brands and retailers to rethink their best practices.

Sustainability and traceability have become equally as important issues to fashion brands and retailers as they are to consumers and governments. Now a top-of-mind consideration for fashion companies, increasing pressure to be more transparent in fashion is also stemming from an escalation of rules and regulations in this area.

Traceability and transparency in the textile supply chain are key to achieving sustainability. Customers also want to know more about the product they are about to purchase: who made it, who will benefit from it, as well as its origin, material and history. However, the textile supply chain is complex and diverse: it is not… Continue reading Transparency & Traceability: How to Give Consumers What They Want – ViJi and SgT

The European Commission launched its new Green Consumption Pledge on 25 January 2021, which will require companies to commit to improving their environmental impact and to help consumers make more sustainable purchases.

SgT will share its textile industry expertise and ‘boots on the ground’ technical insights at ICPHSO (International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization) 2021 Annual Virtual Meeting and Symposium.

SgT is part of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). This year, SgT will take part in different events organized by or with the AAFA, starting with SgT’s sponsorship of their virtual Product Safety & Compliance Seminar on February 9 & 10, 2021 from 1:00PM to 3:30PM ET. 

The new SCIP database – the Substances of Concern In articles as such or in complex objects (Products) established under the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) – comes into force on January 5, 2021. Companies that supply articles containing substances of very high concern (SVHCs) on the Candidate List in a concentration above 0.1% weight by… Continue reading The SCIP Database Takes Effect on January 5 – What Are Your Obligations?

We’ll be exhibiting at the ICPHSO Annual Symposium 2020 in Orlando on 18-21 February, a four-day event that provides an opportunity for global health and safety professionals to participate in discussions that further enhance the safety of consumer products throughout the world.  

Tirupur, December 18

We are very delighted to announce that SgT Group became a member of the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) in September 2019. 

Going beyond the traditional pass/fail approach in lab testing is key to ensuring quality and high-performing products that comply with your destination markets. 

The European Union has made changes – effective as of July 7th, 2020 – to the scope of the Entry 51 of Annex XVII to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

SgT is one of the leading Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) approved verifier and trainer bodies and has been conducting both onsite and offsite verifications (General and Chemical Specialist Verifications) in many countries in Asia and Europe.

  The current crisis related to the spread of COVID-19 is accelerating the pace of change around remote working, with many people forced to adopt new digital habits to ensure they remain productive while working from home. SgT helps you stay connected with the new SgT Link™ mobile app. 

March 30, 2020   Access our global summary of operating countries status, updated weekly. 

With SgT Link™, you can access dynamic statistics and KPIs – at factory level – to leverage data and anticipate your quality risks:

SgT is now supporting textile, and garment export growth from Egypt. The country has picked interest from not only EU buyers, but also from US buyers as a Egypt/US free trade agreement in under discussion, and the recent devaluation of the Egyptian Pound has made supplying out of Egypt a valid economic alternative.

WEAR is the Danish textile organization, created in 1880 under the name of Textile Wholesalers’ trade association. WEAR is Denmark’s main business organization focusing on the apparel and textile industries, advising major Danish retailers and brands.

SgT Asia regional office (Shenzhen) operates from a new location as of Monday December 21st, 2015 : 

Mr. Sebastian Kraemer has joined SgT, he is responsible for SgT sales development in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland.  

The implementation of quality management solutions: HELP TO EXPORT

Meet us at the Snow sport Industries America (SIA) sourcing snow fair on February 1st 2013 and at the SIA Snow show on February 2d 2013.

SgT exhibits at Texworld – Paris Le Bourget – 17-20 September 2012

SgT group has started to operate for its customers with a team of local technicians in Mauritius. Local teams of inspectors and technicians are SgT trained and supervised by SgT management.

SgT Med has started inspections and technical services in Portugal. Local team of technicians, based in Porto, are trained on SgT processes and customer-specific procedures. The group looks forward to rapidly increasing its customer base in Portugal among current and new customers. Current activities of the team cover services of quality controls, audits and technical… Continue reading SgT starts operating in Portugal

SgT launches SgTLink Online Inspection Booking. It enables customers, suppliers and factories to book inspections online at any time of the day and week from anywhere in the world through a simple internet connection and URL access.

  SgT is one of the leading Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) approved Verifier and Trainer Bodies  and has been doing both on-site and offsite verifications (General and Chemical Specialist Verifications) in many countries in Asia and Europe. With this pandemic situation and restricted travels, SgT is offering Higg Index Off-site verifications. Although there are limitations… Continue reading SgT provides offsite Higg FEM 3.0 verifications

SgT Vietnam office is relocated. The new address is effective as of Friday, May 1st 2015.

SgT successfully passed the AQSIQ audit and saw its licence renewed on March 19th 2015 until 2018.

Mrs. Laurence Sweertvaegher has newly joined SgT as Sales Executive Europe. Laurence will oversee our commercial and sales development in Europe.

SgT successfully passed the ISO 1720 audit and saw its accreditation renewed on April 8th, 2014, until 2017.

Mrs. Emilie Ponsin joined SgT in October 2013 as US Sales Executive. She will oversee our sales development in Northern American continent.