'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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")) to present in both booth and speech in "All about [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.”
") Zone" at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel [Fabrics](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/fabric "A flexible, flat structure made by interlacing yarns, fibers, or filaments.
") - Spring Edition 2015** This year, from 18 to 20 March 2015, GOTS will present as an exhibitor and speak as a keynote speaker in "All About Sustainability Zone" at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics - Spring Edition 2015. You will also have the opportunity to meet with GOTS new China Representative Ms. Felicia Shi at the booth number of 7.2-K113. She will be on [site](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/site "An individual establishment where chemical Inputs are formulated (see Formulator) and produced. It is included in a Letter of Approval and audited by a Scope 4 Approved Certifier.
") to answer your enquiries. Furthermore Felicia will give a presentation in "All About Sustainability Zone"- the open area for seminar to demonstrate "Why, What and How" sustainability can be certified through the lens of ecological, social and economic views. The presentation will also draw on the example of GOTS to illustrate how certification can assure the entire textile supply chain- from raw material to the end consumer. The "All About Sustainability Zone" will appear at the Spring Edition for the very first time with the aim to address the increased interest on sustainability in the industry, especially recently in China. Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics - Spring Edition 2015 has reached a new record this year. More than 2,500 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions (1,469, 2014) have already confirmed their participation, setting a new high point in the fair’s history. Over 100,000 sqm will be in use at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)- the new venue for this event. "Intertextile Shanghai is one of our most important fairs in China and our further cooperation with Messe Frankfurt on the Spring Edition will mark the next milestone for our partnership. We are looking forward to communicating with our friends in the industry during Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics- Spring Edition 2015" says Ms. Felicia Shi, GOTS Representative for Greater China. The press release is now online and available for download in **[English](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/stories/pressreleases/PR_IITSASpring_Edition_2015_EN_final.pdf)** and **[Chinese](https://gots.vorschau.website/images/news/archiv/stories/pressreleases/PR_IITSASpring_Edition_2015_CN_final.pdf)**. ****GOTS Global Organic Textile [Standard](https://gots.vorschau.website/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
")**** **Ms Felicia Shi, GOTS Representative for Greater China,** **felicia@global-standard.org, +8613752016254** [ Share this page ](#fs-toggle=share)