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GOTS Labelling

A controlled system for credible product claims 

GOTS labelling is designed to support transparent, accurate and consistent communication about certified organic textiles. 

Only products processed in certified facilities and compliant with all applicable GOTS requirements may carry the GOTS label. 

The GOTS labelling system combines: 

  • processing in certified supply chains 
  • controlled material inputs 
  • independent third-party verification 
  • Transaction Certificates 
  • controlled label approval procedures 
  • trademark protection and enforcement 

Together, these elements help strengthen the credibility and consistency of GOTS claims across global textile supply chains. 

Requirements for GOTS Labelling

Who may apply GOTS labelling? 

GOTS labelling may only be applied to GOTS Goods and their packaging by a Certified Entity. 

Required label elements 

Every GOTS product label must include: 

  • the GOTS logo 
  • the applicable label grade (e.g. organic | made with organic) 
  • a reference to the respective Certification Body 
  • the Certification Number of the Certified Entity 

All labels must be approved by the Certification Body before use. 

Label approval process 

Certification Bodies review and approve GOTS labelling before application to help ensure: 

  • correct use of GOTS signs 
  • accurate product claims 
  • consistency across the market 
  • compliance with GOTS labelling requirements 

Guidance for correct use of signs 

GOTS provides practical guidance tools to help Certified Entities correctly apply GOTS signs and communicate certification claims consistently across products and marketing materials. 

This includes guidance for: 

  • on-product labelling  
  • packaging  
  • websites and online shops  
  • advertising and promotional materials  
  • catalogues and brochures  
  • social media communication  
  • corporate and other off-product claims  

The guidance includes practical examples and clarifies permitted and non-permitted use cases to support accurate and compliant communication. 

For approval of specific labels and claims, Certified Entities must contact their approved Certification Body.

GOTS Label grades 

GOTS-certified products can come in different label grades. These label grades offer a tangible representation of the organic content in textile products, allowing consumers to easily identify and support truly sustainable textiles. 

1. Label grade "Organic" or "Organic in conversion"  

Products bearing the "Organic" label grade contain a minimum of 95% certified organic fibres. These fibres are sourced from organic farming practises, meeting the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility. 

The ‘Organic in-conversion’ label grade applies when products contain a minimum of 95% organic in-conversion fibres. This grade acknowledges efforts toward organic practises while encouraging progress towards full organic status. 

The label grade 'organic in-conversion' is allowed in GOTS only where the production standard on which the fibre production is based permits this status. The label grade 'organic in-conversion' will be visible on the GOTS Scope Certificate Products Appendix (see Scope Certificate Template). 'Organic in-conversion' ensures that the supply is meeting a growing demand for organic fibres. 

2. Label grade: "Made with Organic" or "Made with Organic-in conversion"

The "Made with Organic" label grade indicates that at between 70% and up 95% of the product's fibres are certified organic or organic in-conversion.  

The "Made with organic in-conversion" label grade signifies that a minimum of 70% of the fibres in the product are from farms transitioning to organic certification. This label is a commitment to promoting agricultural practices on the path to full organic certification. 

¹ Indicating the exact composition percentage of organic fibre material (X>70%) remains optional. If it is not used, the label grade shall be presented as “made with organic” or “made with organic – in conversion materials” respectively.