'Organic' is a regulated term used to distinguish systems of managed production and products derived therefrom that adhere to principles of health, ecology, fairness and care, and which are certified compliant to an organic standard's regulations by an Approved Certification Body.
GOTS defines organic textiles as being made with fibres from organic agriculture systems that are certified to one of the IFOAM Family of Standards, and that are processed in socially and ecologically responsible ways, in alignment with organic principles.
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") ([GOTS](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/gots "The worldwide leading voluntary sustainability standard for the post-harvest textile value chain for certified organic fibres, covering environmental criteria, human rights, social criteria and business conduct.
")) are excited to be exhibiting at the Texworld USA trade show 21-23 July, 2020, find the Press Release [here](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/press/GOTS_Press_ReleaseE-meet_GOTS_at_Texworld_USA.pdf). Traditionally held in New York City and organized by Messe Frankfurt, Texworld USA will open its 2020 summer edition on a virtual platform. Register [here](https://messefrankfurtsummer2020.expotracker.net/texworld/Home.aspx) for the Virtual Edition of Texworld. Registrants will have the rare opportunity to e-meet with GOTS staff from China, Germany, India, as well as the United States. GOTS staff is looking forward to welcoming you at the virtual booth and engage in real-time // 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST // 21 July – 23 July. Texworld will make a donation to [Food Bank For New York City](https://texworld-usa.us.messefrankfurt.com/new-york/en/press/press-releases/texworldusa/2020VirtualSummerEditionAnnouncesPartnershipWithFoodBankForNewYorkCity.html) for every registered attendee that participates in the life event. [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)