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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

The global benchmark for the processing of organic textiles

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a globally recognised certification for textiles made with organic fibres. It combines strict environmental, human rights including social requirements with independent certification across the entire textile processing supply chain. 

GOTS starts where organic farming activities ends. GOTS certification covers every step of production, from fibre processing and spinning to wet processing, manufacturing and trading. To label a product as GOTS-certified, all companies involved in its production must be certified by approved independent Certification Bodies. 

Which requirements does GOTS define?

  • the use of certified organic fibres 
  • chemical inputs and environmental management 
  • wastewater treatment and responsible processing 
  • Human rights and environmental criteria 
  • due diligence criteria based on internationally recognised norms 
  • traceability and transparent product flow documentation 

GOTS requires annual on-site audits of certified facilities and transaction-based verification systems to help ensure product integrity throughout the supply chain. 

Today, GOTS is used by brands, manufacturers, processorstraders and retailers worldwide as a tool to support credible organic textile production and communicate verified claims with greater transparency and consistency. It thus enables textile companies to build credible, compliant, and globally recognised supply chains for organic products.

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