Visual proof
Double-sided dye penetration, registration pinholes and subtle overlaps can distinguish hand-block work from rotary printing.
Evidence file pending
Trust centre
Evidence of authenticity. Beyond the aesthetic.
Authenticity should be physically, scientifically, legally and culturally verifiable. This page makes clear what evidence exists and what still must be supplied.
Scientific proof
Dye identification, fibre composition, azo-free and colourfastness testing can substantiate material claims.
Evidence file pending
Legal proof
The applicable GI documentation and company rights must be verified before badges or certificates appear.
Evidence file pending
Traceability proof
Batch records should connect a textile to its workshop, materials, timeline and quality-control documents.
Evidence file pending
Visual inspection
The reverse matters as much as the face.
A genuine inspection set should show weave, micro-bleed, alignment marks and dye penetration. These generated patterns are presentation placeholders, not proof.
Face-side macro photograph · authentic photography pending
Reverse-side dye penetration photograph · authentic photography pending
Document repository
Required before claims go live.
GI registration and usage rightsPending
ISO 105-X12 colourfastness to rubbingPending
ISO 105-B02 colourfastness to lightPending
Azo-free / restricted substance reportPending
Natural dye identification reportPending
Fair-wage and ethical sourcing statementPending
Batch-level digital product passportPending
Authenticity equation
Provenance + process + material + cultural attribution = credible B2B authenticity.