Product Type

A product can be assessed as one of four product types:

  • Apparel should be selected when the product is an article of clothing or an accessory that is intended to be worn to cover the body.
  • Footwear should be selected when the product is intended to be worn on the foot to protect and provide traction against the ground.
  • Home Textiles should be selected when the product is a fabric or cloth that is intended to furnish the house, including bedding and upholstery.
  • Other should be selected when assessing the product manufacturing footprint of a product that is not categorized as any of the other product types.