Global Standards gGmbH is the non-profit operating unit that develops and manages leading voluntary sustainability standards for the textile sector. We aim to create a world where all textile production leads with the principles of health, ecology, fairness and care for people’s lives and the environment.
Our work began with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), developed through an international collaboration of industry and civil society organisations seeking a harmonised, credible framework for organic textiles. Today, GOTS sets the benchmark for an international common understanding of environmental and social accountability in the textile sector.
Building on this foundation, Global Standards develops, implements, verifies and promotes robust standards across textile value chains. Grounded in scientific evidence and supported by independent certification, our work helps businesses, retailers and consumers trust the claims behind the products they choose.