'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.
")) will participate in the [Intertextile Shenzhen](https://intertextile-shenzhen.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shenzhen/en.html) Apparel [Fabrics](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/fabric "A flexible, flat structure made by interlacing yarns, fibers, or filaments.
") taking place from June 5 to 7, 2024, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), China. Non-profit Global [Standard](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
"), in charge of managing GOTS, will have a booth at the exhibition and will also have a speech at the seminar session alongside the trade show. This is the first time that Global Standard is participating in Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics. The exhibition is located in Shenzhen, the core city of Guangdong Province, a major textile industry hub in South China, covering the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and closely connected to Hong Kong, a global fashion sourcing center. Its unique geographical advantages will make the exhibition more vibrant. For Global Standard, it is crucial to establish connections with the industry and partners here, promoting GOTS and its latest standard updates and policies.Exhibitors and visitors at the exhibition can engage in face-to-face business negotiations with numerous outstanding textile companies from domestic and abroad, experiencing unlimited business opportunities. International exhibitors bring high-quality fabric and [accessories](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/accessories "Items that are added to supplement GOTS Goods for required functional or for fashionable reasons. Most commonly used Accessories are listed in Section 3.3. Accessories also include trims, and in certain cases the two terms are used interchangeably depending on the specific component. The processing of those Accessories is not under the direct scope of the GOTS on-site certification system. GOTS criteria that applies to Accessories are listed in Sections 3.3 and 5.2.8.
") products, enhancing the exhibition’s appeal. As Ms. She Shihui, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. said, "The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), especially Shenzhen, is one of the most important regions for textile production, export and consumption in the world, and also a hub for sustainable development and innovative technologies." Booth Number: 1T22, Hall 1 Seminar: Time-1: 14:15 - 15:00 on 6 June 2024 (Thu) Venue: Textile Dialogue (Seminar Area in Hall 1), Time-2: 11:00 - 11:45 on 7 June 2024 (Fri) Venue: Talking Point (Seminar Area in Hall 2), Global Standard looks forward to meeting you at the exhibition! [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)