Halal fabric is an innovation that is changing the world’s perspective on the textile industry. A manufacturer in Yogyakarta has successfully produced the first fabric in the world to receive halal textile certification, ensuring that the entire production process, from yarn to finished fabric, is free from impurities and environmentally friendly. By partnering with LPH LPPOM, this step not only meets regulations but also opens the door to the global market.Â
Amidst the rapid development of global Muslim fashion, PT Milangkori Persada, a textile company based in Yogyakarta, has taken an unusual yet visionary step by obtaining halal textile certification for its fabric products. This decision stems from the belief that halal certification is the standard of quality in the fashion industry. By involving the LPPOM Halal Inspection Body (LPH) as an inspection partner, the company aims to ensure that every piece of Halal Fabric it produces is guaranteed to be clean according to Islamic law while also conveying sustainable values ​​to the global market.
Reasons for Halal Certification for Textiles
“The decision to pursue halal certification was based on two main reasons. First, to support Indonesia’s position as a global center for Muslim fashion. Second, to expand the market by complying with increasingly stringent national regulations,” explained Rokhayah Nur Fitriani, President Director of PT Milangkori Persada.
She emphasized that halal certification for textiles is not just a trend, but a national policy that will influence the future direction of the industry. Act No. 33 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Assurance (UU JPH), which was reinforced by Government Regulation No. 42 of 2024, stipulates that all consumer goods, including fabrics, must be certified. With the majority of Indonesia’s population being Muslim, this certification is believed to increase consumer confidence, as it assures that the products they use are truly halal and safe, free from impurities.
Halal certification is also crucial for tapping into international market opportunities, particularly in countries with large Muslim populations, such as those in the Middle East. For this company, halal certification is not just a label, but rather an identity and added value that will be attached to every product produced. Rokhayah emphasized that the existence of Halal Fabric will facilitate designers, artisans, and related industries in producing Muslim clothing whose entire production and distribution chain is guaranteed to be halal.
A long-term vision also influenced the strategic decision to pursue halal certification. Rokhayah believes that the Muslim textile and fashion industry will increasingly demand halal-certified raw materials, making collaboration with dyers, traditional weavers, and designers easier if they use guaranteed materials. Therefore, halal certification is not only a matter of regulatory compliance but also a strategic investment in the future to strengthen the halal industry ecosystem.
Why Choose LPH LPPOM?
The choice of LPH LPPOM as a halal inspection partner was no accident. According to Rokhayah, LPPOM has extensive experience, an international reputation, and systematic and transparent audit procedures. The certification process covers all stages of production, from inspection of raw materials, equipment, and factory facilities to supply chain traceability. In the case of textile halal certification, audits are conducted from yarn spinning to fabric weaving, ensuring that all processes are free from non-halal materials and are free from impurities.
The main ingredient in the Halal Fabric produced is cupro fiber, a naturally regenerated cellulose fiber derived from cerbika or cottonseed fiber. What’s special about this fiber is that it is produced exclusively in Japan, making it easier and more accurate to track the source of the raw material. In addition to being clean according to Islamic law, this material is also environmentally friendly, soft like silk, cool to wear, and readily biodegradable. This combination of qualities strengthens the company’s rationale for providing halal assurance through a credible certification process.
Rokhayah revealed that collaborating with LPH LPPOM provided many benefits, particularly in terms of assistance and ease of communication during the certification process. Although the company was a pioneer in obtaining halal certification for woven fabrics, textiles, and yarn, it encountered no significant obstacles. In fact, this lengthy process became a valuable experience, ultimately earning official recognition from BPJPH and the Indonesia Halal Lifestyle Center (IHLC) as the World’s First Halal Certified Textile.
Just as Halal Fabric producers have done, you too can initiate the halal certification process through LPH LPPOM, which offers free consultations and education. You can reach us via Call Center 14056 or WhatsApp 0811-1148-696. You can also join the HalalOn30 program via bit.ly/HalalOn30 and understand the complete halal certification process in just 30 minutes. Now is the time to follow in the footsteps of Halal Fabric innovation, ensuring your products and services are halal-certified and ready to compete in the global market. (FM)
Source: https://halalmui.org/jurnal-halal/174/
