The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is an internationally recognised organic textile standard. Since its introduction in 2006, GOTS has demonstrated its practical feasibility and is supported by the growth in consumption of organic fibres and the demand for a unified processing criteria from the industry and retail sectors.
GOTS ensures the organic status of textiles from the harvesting of the raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing all the way to labelling, in order to provide credible assurances to the consumer. The standard covers the processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, trading and distribution of all textiles made from at least 70 percent certified organic natural fibres. The final fibre products may include, but are not limited to, yarns, fabrics, clothes and home textiles. However, this standard does not set criteria for leather products.
 
How you benefit
Through third-party verification, we motivate your (quality) claim independently towards your clients. Furthermore, traceability and contamination risks can be managed better by certifying your management system and/or your product.
 
With 200+ certification programs, we are able to conduct combination audits saving time and expenses for our customers.
 
As a result, you will benefit from a 'front runner' position in the eyes of investors, rating agencies and other analysts and have an improved stakeholder communication.
 
Our network of offices in more than 10 countries allows us to make certification more efficient and cost effective, whilst upholding the same stringent professional auditing and certification procedures.
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

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