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What is REACH and how does it affect me when buying fabric?

The Alteks Tricot team
The Knit Journal · 1 min read

REACH is the EU chemicals regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. For textiles the key part is Annex XVII, which restricts substances such as certain amines from azo dyes, some metals, formaldehyde and other carcinogenic or reprotoxic substances. The list of substances of very high concern (SVHC) also matters: if an article contains one above 0.1%, the supplier must inform you.

As a garment maker or importer in the EU you are responsible for the product you place on the market. Ask for the REACH compliance statement and, where needed, test reports for the fabric.

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