GOTS provides a harmonised international system for organic textile processing and manufacturing, helping companies operate across global supply chains with one recognised certification system instead of multiple regional approaches.

Independent certification and labelling requirements support brands and manufacturers to communicate organic claims with greater transparency and credibility. 

Transaction Certificates and certified processing requirements support traceability throughout the textile supply chain, from certified organic fibre to finished product.

GOTS includes comprehensive human rights including social criteria aligned with internationally recognised norms and frameworks, including requirements related to safe working conditions, prohibition of child labour and forced labour, non-discrimination, fair treatment of workers, and responsible employment practices. A common approach across global supply chains.

GOTS maintains a dedicated chemical input approval scheme – the GOTS Positive List – which proactively screens and approves chemical inputs for the use of textile processors, ensuring only safe, compliant substances are use used throughout textile processing and manufacturing practices.

Strict requirements for wastewater treatment, resource efficiency, emissions management, textile waste management, and packaging apply throughout all stages of textile production.

All certified facilities are audited by approved Certification Bodies through annual on-site inspections and additional risk-based measures.

GOTS is recognised and used globally by brands, manufacturers, retailers and processors involved in certified organic textile production.

GOTS helps companies strengthen documentation, traceability and evidence to support product claims in response to increasing expectations around supply chain transparency and product claims.