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Number of GOTS-certified facilities grow 15% globally as demand for credible sustainability standards continues to strengthen – Global Standard Annual Report 2025
2025 Highlights: 17,800 GOTS-certified facilities reported worldwide, a 15.3% increase year-on-year, across 95 countries Public consultation launched…
Global Standard gGmbH Launches Second Public Consultation for GRTS Draft 2 for the Textile Industry (1–30 April 2026)
Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard gGmbH is pleased to announce the release of Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) for its se…
GOTS Version 8.0 released: Advanced supply chain accountability, from fibre to finished product
Global Standard is pleased to announce the release of GOTS Version 8.0, the latest update to the world's leading processing standard for organic text…
Meet Global Standard at Intertextile Spring Edition 2026 in Shanghai
Meet Global Standard at Intertextile Spring Edition 2026 in Shanghai Global Standard is pleased to participate in the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel F…
Meet Global Standard at VIATT 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City
Meet Global Standard at VIATT 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City Global Standard will participate in the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles…
Global Standard Launches the Global Standard Academy
Global Standard Launches the Global Standard Academy We are pleased to announce the launch of the Global Standard Academy, a new learning hub designe…
EU Bioeconomy Strategy: Organic Textiles, Bioeconomy in Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 November 2025 EU Bioeconomy Strategy: Organic Textiles, Bioeconomy in Action Stuttgart, Germany - The EU Commission released…
Update: Approval Procedure & Requirements for Certification Bodies – Version 4.0
Stuttgart, Germany - Update: Approval Procedure & Requirements for Certification Bodies – Version 4.0 The updated Version 4.0 has been aligned with t…
OECD Alignment Assessment of the Global Organic Textile Standard: A Journey Toward More Responsible Textile Supply Chains
For over two decades, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has served as a global benchmark for environmentally and socially responsible textil…
Global Standard to launch new Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), calls for public consultation
Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the internationally recognised Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), today…
Global Standard to Launch Public Consultation for New Textile Standard on 14 July
Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), will launch the public consultat…
The Second Round of Public Consultation for GOTS Version 8.0 is Open
Stuttgart, Germany - The Second Round of Public Consultation for GOTS Version 8.0 is Open Global Standard gGmbH is pleased to announce the opening of…
OECD Assessment of GOTS Indicates Strong Alignment with International Due Diligence Frameworks
Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), announces today the conclusion o…
Global Standard Statement concerning the OECD Alignment Assessment of the Global Organic Textile Standard with OECD Due Diligence Standards
Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard gGmbH, the non-profit organisation behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), is pleased to announce the…
Meet Global Standard at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2025
Global Standard will participate in the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics - Greater Bay Area International Trade Fair for Apparel Fabrics and Acc…
Global Standard expands scope, leverages AI innovation, and amplifies global engagement — 2024 Annual Report reveals key achievements and strategic shifts
2024 Highlights: GOTS Version 7.0 fully implemented GOTS Version 8.0 revision process started Global Standard Advisory Council approved first additio…
Reclaim Trust UK Roundtable and Conference Exploring how textile standards play a key role in empowering customers Partners: GOTS, Sustainable Fashio…
Stuttgart, Germany - The Global Trace-Base (GTB) is more than just a centralised data system — it’s a powerful tool designed to deliver unmatched tra…
Global Standard’s GOTS joins the Make the Label Count coalition
Stuttgart, Germany – Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has joined the Make the Label…
Global Standard: Concern over EU Omnibus package weakening sustainability reporting
Stuttgart, Germany – The following statement was issued today by Global Standard, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Global Organic Textile Sta…