Four requirements
behind the mark.
What the mark means.
Inside is not a mark that anyone can put on a product. Only materials that pass four requirements (genuine material, loading, quality control and audit) may carry it. These rules govern the right to use the mark, and they protect the trust behind the brand.
01 / Four pillars
The four requirements.
The Inside logo is licensed only to products that meet all four, from genuine material to audit.
01 / Genuine material
The genuine material, used correctly.
GranovaQ® GQD, made by a purely physical process with no chemical additives, must be sourced through an authorized supply channel and blended by the specified method. Post-processing and coatings do not qualify. Only forms in which GQD becomes part of the material itself qualify, such as kneading into fiber, mixing during spinning, or water-based emulsions.
- Sourced through an authorized supply channel
- Three particle-size grades, chosen by application
- Physical process, no chemical additives
02 / Loading
Meet the set amount.
The product must meet the loading set for its industry and application. We do not allow a product to claim functions on the strength of a trace amount. Detailed criteria are provided individually.
- Loading set by industry and application
- Selection of the recommended grade
- Detailed criteria provided individually
03 / Quality control
Keep quality consistent.
The product must meet GranovaQ's quality-control criteria, with a system that keeps quality the same from one production lot to the next. Kneaded-in materials are resistant to washing, and the effect is long-lasting. For as long as the Inside logo is shown, consumers should receive a product of the same quality as the one that was qualified.
- Meets the quality-control criteria
- Consistent quality across production lots
- Kneaded-in, resistant to washing
04 / Audit
Renew every year.
The brand must agree to the annual renewal cycle and audit process, and report on its formulation and quality control every year. Major formulation changes require requalification. This is not red tape; it protects the trust that the brand has built.
- Annual renewal plus formulation and quality-control report
- Requalification after major changes
- Compliance with the Inside logo guidelines
GranovaQ Inside is a licensing program run by J.C. Technology Co., Ltd., the maker of GranovaQ. The mark is awarded by J.C. Technology, not by an independent third party, and refers only to the material: genuine GranovaQ, specified loading, quality control and annual audit.
02 / Blend forms by industry
Grade and form, set for each industry.
Each industry needs a different balance of function, durability and cost. For each application, Inside sets a recommended grade and blend form, each with its own required loading. Detailed criteria, including loading levels, are provided individually, and formulation-specific optimization is carried out jointly after an NDA is signed.
| Industry | Recommended grade | Blend form |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | 20 nm | Water-based, emulsion |
| Apparel | 10 / 20 nm | Kneaded in, mixed during spinning |
| Bedding & home | 20 / 50 nm | Kneaded into fiber |
| Sports & outdoor | 10 / 20 nm | Kneaded into fiber |
| Textiles for care settings | 20 / 50 nm | Kneaded into fiber, nonwovens |
| OEM & private label | 10 / 20 / 50 nm | Kneaded in, blended |
Products that do not meet the required loading fall under Tier 01, “Powered by GranovaQ” (credit line only). The Inside logo is licensed only to products that meet the required loading.
03 / Renewal cycle
Checked every year.
Inside qualification is renewed annually. Every 12 months after qualification, you report on your formulation and quality control, and we confirm that quality remains the same as when the product was qualified.
A major formulation change, such as a change in loading or grade, triggers requalification immediately. The same applies to major changes in the manufacturing process.
This is not red tape; it protects the trust the brand has built. Consumers expect a product with the Inside logo to be the same quality whenever they buy it.
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