Committed to Compliance.
Driven by Quality.
Barnhardt Quality Standards
We uphold the highest industry standards in every step of the cotton manufacturing process, ensuring safety, sustainability, and regulatory excellence.
Certifications & Awards
BioPreferred®
Several of our products meet or exceed the USDA's standards for renewable biobased ingredients. Biobased products are composed, in whole or in significant part, of agricultural, forestry, or marine materials.
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Cotton LEADS™
We're proud to be a part of Cotton Leads™, a program for textile brands, retailers, and manufacturers committed to sourcing cotton that is grown in a responsible and transparent manner. The program is validated by national oversight, regulatory enforcement, and transparent practices shared by the U.S. and Australia, the two member nations.
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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
Barnhardt is the largest organic bleached cotton supplier and the only GOTS-certified supplier in the USA. Our process can be adjusted to qualify organically grown fiber for the GOTS seal as a 100% organic product. GOTS certification by Oregon-Tilth ensures strict production standards, on-site inspections, and legally binding contracts to protect both producers and buyers of organic products.
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Oeko-Tex® Standard 100
Some Barnhardt cotton products have earned the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 seal, which signifies that they are independently tested for safety and are suitable for skin-friendly clothing and other textiles. This test label serves as a key decision-making tool for purchasing textiles.
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Silver Award in Environmental Excellence from Charlotte Water
According to the blog site for CLT Water, a Silver level award is given to companies that are 100% compliant for reporting and monitoring and at least 90% compliant for permit limits.
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Totally Chlorine Free (TCF)
Cotton requires purification because, being completely natural, it contains around 650,000 colony-forming units (CFUs), including molds, fungi, bacteria, and more. Fresh cotton from the field is neither white nor absorbent. Barnhardt’s proven TCF bleaching and purification process ensures that our cotton meets the highest safety and quality standards.
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If you need a formal statement about Barnhardt cotton products, we’re happy to provide clear and comprehensive information to meet your need
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Code of Conduct
At Barnhardt Manufacturing, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical behavior in all aspects of our operations. This Code of Conduct serves as a guide to ensure that every employee, partner, and associate acts in a manner that reflects our values and supports our mission. Our core values emphasize loyalty and longevity, fostering enduring relationships with customers, employees and partners. We value teamwork, where every member contributes to shared success, and encourage self-starters to drive initiative and innovation. Together, these values guide us in delivering exceptional quality and sustainability. It is vital that we all adhere to these principles to create a workplace that fosters trust, respect, and accountability.
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