About GOTS
GOTS Explained
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
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The aim of the standard is to define requirements to ensure organic status of textiles; from the harvesting of raw materials, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing, through labeling that provides a credible assurance to the end consumer.
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This certification is accepted in all major markets, giving certified goods the assurance of global adherence and standardization with their organic standards.
Benefits of Using GOTS Organic Blanks
Products carrying GOTS logos contain the credible assurance of organic origin of the product, as well as environmentally and socially responsible processing.
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When you choose GOTS organic products, you choose to support the protection of health, safety and rights of all employees involved in production. Only low impact GOTS Approved Chemical Only inputs that are free from hazardous substances are allowed to be used for the processing of GOTS Goods.
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In addition, GOTS goods meet all technical quality parameters such as colorfastness and shrinkage.
Key Features of GOTS Certification
Fiber Production
The GOTS certification means that products are made with organic materials under strict environmental and social conditions included in the certification.
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Organic fiber production is not directly covered by the GOTS certification system, as GOTS itself does not set standards for organic fiber cultivation. Instead, the cultivation of organic fibers is under the scope of organic farming standards, many of them defined by national governments - such as the IFOAM Family of Standards.
Social & Environmental Criteria
GOTS evaluates the processing and manufacturing of textiles on the basis of both environmental and social criteria. This means assessing everything from the chemical inputs being used to the ethical treatment of workers. To become GOTS certified, it is mandatory to meet all of the criteria.
All Processing Stages
The standard covers the processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, trading and distribution of all textiles carrying a GOTS certification. All must be certified to strict ecological and social criteria in order for the product to carry the GOTS label. In this way, GOTS puts an end to greenwashing.
Third Party Certifications
On-site inspection and certification of processors, manufacturers and traders is performed by independent Third-Party GOTS accredited Certification Bodies and forms the basis of the GOTS monitoring system. It serves to provide a credible assurance for the integrity of GOTS certified textiles.