# Global Standards News [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/mood%20images/grts-tag-shirts.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2509:global-standards-announce-launch-of-grts-a-new-textile-processing-standard-covering-a-broader-range-of-eligible-fibres&catid=14) ## [Global Standards announce launch of GRTS, a new textile processing standard covering a broader range of eligible fibres](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2509:global-standards-announce-launch-of-grts-a-new-textile-processing-standard-covering-a-broader-range-of-eligible-fibres&catid=14) 14 September 2026 Stuttgart, Germany, 14 September 2026 Today marks the public launch of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new standard for the processing of textiles made from fibres certified to third-party standards recognised by GRTS and covering a broad range of plant, animal, synthetic… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2509:global-standards-announce-launch-of-grts-a-new-textile-processing-standard-covering-a-broader-range-of-eligible-fibres&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/benefits/benefit-6.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2489:announcing-standard-updates-in-gots-version-8-1&catid=14) ## [Announcing Standard Updates in GOTS Version 8.1](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2489:announcing-standard-updates-in-gots-version-8-1&catid=14) 22 July 2026 Global Standards has recently released the latest update to GOTS, Version 8.1, following the release of Version 8.0 in March. This update provides additional clarity on the promotion of GOTS Goods, noting: “Only those products produced by a Certified Entity and certified by an… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2489:announcing-standard-updates-in-gots-version-8-1&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/foundation-group-photo.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2477:global-standards-the-organisation-behind-gots-establishes-new-non-profit-foundation-to-strengthen-the-independent-governance-of-textile-sustainability-standards&catid=14) ## [Global Standards establishes new non-profit foundation to strengthen governance](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2477:global-standards-the-organisation-behind-gots-establishes-new-non-profit-foundation-to-strengthen-the-independent-governance-of-textile-sustainability-standards&catid=14) 06 July 2026 Global Standards, the organisation behind GOTS, establishes new non-profit foundation to strengthen the independent governance of textile sustainability standards Stuttgart, Germany, 7 July 2026 – Global Standards gGmbH, the nonprofit organisation behind the globally recognised Global Or… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2477:global-standards-the-organisation-behind-gots-establishes-new-non-profit-foundation-to-strengthen-the-independent-governance-of-textile-sustainability-standards&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/intertextile-shenzhen-2026.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1904:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-shenzhen&catid=14) ## [Meet Global Standards at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1904:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-shenzhen&catid=14) 25 May 2026 Meet Global Standards at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026 Global Standards will participate in the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics from June 9 to 11, 2026, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), China, hosted by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.&… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1904:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-shenzhen&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/vancouver-roundtable-graphic.jpg)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1903:gots-roundtable-vancouver-canada&catid=14) ## [Global Standards will host roundtable event in Vancouver, Canada](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1903:gots-roundtable-vancouver-canada&catid=14) 19 May 2026 Global Standards Roundtable | Vancouver, Canada Where Perspectives Meet Monday, 12 October 2026 Following the successful roundtable in Lisbon last year, we’re pleased to invite you to the Global Standards Roundtable in Vancouver, Canada. Designed as an intimate and c… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1903:gots-roundtable-vancouver-canada&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1902:global-standard-annual-report-2025-news&catid=14) ## [Number of GOTS-certified facilities grow 15% globally as demand for credible sustainability standards continues to strengthen – Global Standard Annual Report 2025](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1902:global-standard-annual-report-2025-news&catid=14) 23 April 2026 2025 Highlights: 17,800 GOTS-certified facilities reported worldwide, a 15.3% increase year-on-year, across 95 countries Public consultation launched for the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), expanding Global Standard’s framework beyond organic fibres OECD publishes standards-onl… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1902:global-standard-annual-report-2025-news&catid=14) [![](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1901:global-standard-ggmbh-launches-second-public-consultation-for-grts-draft-2-for-the-textile-industry-1-30-april-2026&catid=14) ## [Global Standard gGmbH Launches Second Public Consultation for GRTS Draft 2 for the Textile Industry (1–30 April 2026)](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1901:global-standard-ggmbh-launches-second-public-consultation-for-grts-draft-2-for-the-textile-industry-1-30-april-2026&catid=14) 31 March 2026 Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard gGmbH is pleased to announce the release of Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) for its second public consultation. The consultation will be open from 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026, inviting stakeholders across the textile and ap… [Read full article](https://gots.vorschau.website/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1901:global-standard-ggmbh-launches-second-public-consultation-for-grts-draft-2-for-the-textile-industry-1-30-april-2026&catid=14)