KAL Earns Global Recycled Standard (GRS) Certification – Leading the Mouse Pad Industry in Green Manufacturing

Posted on [March 13, 2026] | Category: Company News, Sustainability, Manufacturing | Author: KAL Global Marketing Team

KAL, a pioneer and leading specialist in mouse pad manufacturing with over 20 years of industry expertise, is proud to announce its official certification to the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). This prestigious accreditation follows a rigorous third-party audit, validating KAL’s unwavering commitment to sustainable production practices, circular economy principles, and global environmental standards across its entire mouse pad manufacturing process. As a core OEM/ODM partner for global gaming and office peripheral brands, this certification further solidifies KAL’s position as an industry leader in green manufacturing, empowering global clients with eco-compliant, recycled material mouse pad solutions.

Founded in 2005, KAL has long embedded sustainability into its corporate DNA and operational core. With a dual-factory system comprising the Guangdong KAL finished product manufacturing base and Hubei Zhengye core raw material production base for mouse pads, KAL has full end-to-end control over its supply chain—from raw material sourcing to finished product delivery. The GRS certification audit covered every critical dimension of KAL’s operations, including recycled material content verification, full supply chain traceability, strict environmental management protocols, safe chemical control, and adherence to social responsibility standards. Passing this comprehensive assessment is a testament to KAL’s technical strength in recycled product R&D and production, as well as its rigorous waste reduction and resource reuse practices across manufacturing.

For the global mouse pad industry, GRS certification has become a non-negotiable benchmark for brands prioritizing sustainability and ESG goals. Developed by the international Textile Exchange, the GRS is a globally recognized voluntary standard that acts as a “green passport” for recycled products entering international markets. It ensures that recycled materials are fully traceable throughout the supply chain, production processes minimize environmental harm, and social responsibility is upheld at every stage—all while increasing the utilization of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled materials in finished products. In high-end markets such as Europe, North America, Japan, and South Korea, GRS certification is now a key criterion for global brands when selecting suppliers, as it helps them meet local environmental regulations, avoid green trade barriers, and enhance their brand’s sustainable value proposition for consumers.

For KAL, the GRS certification is more than just an industry accolade—it is a milestone that elevates its sustainable manufacturing capabilities and global market competitiveness. By achieving GRS certification, KAL has fully optimized its green production system, enabling complete traceability of recycled raw materials from procurement to the finished GRS-certified mouse pads. Every GRS-compliant mouse pad produced by KAL meets international environmental standards, with recycled material sources fully documented and verified, eliminating uncertified raw materials from the production process at the source. This level of transparency and compliance allows KAL to better serve global clients—from Fortune 500 enterprises to growing small and medium-sized brands—with custom GRS-certified mouse pad solutions that align with their sustainability objectives.

As a manufacturer with an annual production capacity of over 30 million mouse pads, KAL’s GRS certification also brings tangible value to the broader mouse pad industry. KAL’s product portfolio now includes a full range of GRS-certified mouse pads crafted from recycled fabrics, biodegradable PLA/PBS materials, and eco-friendly rubber bases—covering gaming, office, and promotional scenarios. Leveraging its mature OEM/ODM capabilities, flexible MOQ of 500 units, and global compliance certifications (including INMETRO, ISO9001, FDA, and REACH), KAL can deliver tailor-made GRS-certified mouse pad solutions to clients worldwide, supporting them in launching sustainable products that resonate with eco-conscious consumers and meet regional market requirements.

Beyond product and production, the GRS certification reinforces KAL’s corporate social responsibility. By promoting the production and adoption of recycled material mouse pads, KAL is actively reducing resource waste and lowering the carbon footprint of the mouse pad industry across the entire product life cycle—from raw material extraction to manufacturing and end-of-life disposal. This aligns with global “dual carbon” goals and underscores KAL’s mission to drive the mouse pad industry toward a more circular, low-carbon, and sustainable future.

Looking ahead, KAL will take the GRS certification as a new starting point to deepen its green manufacturing strategy. The company will increase R&D investment in recycled and biodegradable mouse pad materials, continuously optimize production processes to further reduce environmental impact, and strictly adhere to the latest GRS certification standards. KAL will also upgrade its blockchain-based supply chain traceability system to ensure real-time, transparent tracking of recycled materials at every stage of production—strengthening quality control and compliance for its global clientele.

As a dedicated mouse pad manufacturing specialist with 20+ years of experience, KAL will continue to leverage its dual-factory supply chain advantages, global certification portfolio, and end-to-end OEM/ODM services to provide high-quality, GRS-certified sustainable mouse pad solutions to brands across the globe. KAL is committed to partnering with global clients to co-create eco-friendly peripheral products, driving the entire mouse pad industry’s green transformation, and achieving a win-win balance of economic development and environmental protection.