'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.
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.
") at the [Organic Textile Forum](https://www.itfits.de/forum2019/) - Procurement in Transition - best practices for Sustainable Textile Procurement, 8 and 9 May 2019 at the IHK Hochrhein-Bodensee in Constance. At the Organic Textile Forum speakers from the industry, science, politics, and associations will give insights into the versatile possibilities of sustainable procurement. Selected best practice examples demonstrate how social, as well as ecological aspects, can be taken into account in procurement and the decision-making process. In this context, a comprehensive overview of relevant seals and certifications (GOTS, cradle-to-cradle, etc.) may not be missing on the agenda. Franziska Dormann, GOTS Regional Representative in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, will hold a presentation and a workshop. The program of the forum, further information and the registration form can be found [here](https://www.itfits.de/forum2019/). The event will be held in German. For further information regarding the GOTS workshop and presentation please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)