'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.
")) and meet Felicia Shi, Global [Standard](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") Representative in APAC, at the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT), the first trade show of 2025 hosted by Messe Frankfurt, 26-28 February. Shi will also deliver a presentation on GOTS and host a both at the event taking place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam has emerged as a significant player in the textile industry due to its favorable trade environment and strategic manufacturing rebalancing in Asia. In 2022, Vietnam became the fourth largest apparel exporter. Its focus on [sustainability](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/sustainability "In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
") and technology innovation has made it an attractive destination for textile [manufacturers](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/manufacturer "An entity in the manufacturing chain (sewing industry or so-called CMT (cut, make, trim) industry up to labelling and final packing) of GOTS Goods.
") and fashion [brands](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/brand "A registered or unregistered trademark or other sign other than the GOTS Signs.
The term, in context, can also refer to an organisation that controls the design, development, and purchase of final products for sale under their own name. In that context, brands may sell to wholesalers, retailers, or directly to consumers. This does not include organisations who sell a branded intermediate product for use in further processing steps.
A flexible, flat structure made by interlacing yarns, fibers, or filaments.
") and Fashion Zone, Home and Contract Textile Zone, and Technical Textiles and Technologies Zone. Leveraging Vietnam’s status as a global textile manufacturing hub, VIATT 2025 will focus on "what’s next" in the industry and explore innovation. Following the successful debut in 2024, the VIATT 2025 edition is expected to be even more expanded and insightful. For more information and updates, please visit the official [VIATT website](https://viatt.hk.messefrankfurt.com/hochiminhcity/en.html). **Global Standard booth:** B-A13, Hall B **Global Standard Seminar:** Venue: Seminar Area, Hall A Date: 27 February 2025 Time: 11:10-11:40 a.m. 11 February 2025 [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)