GOTS
Item specifics
- Expiration Date
- 2019/8/19 - 2020/8/19
- Certification bodies
- Control Union
Certificate description
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was developed through collaboration by leading standard setters with the aim of defining requirements that are recognised world-wide and that ensure the organic status of textiles from harvesting of the raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing all the way to labelling in order to provide credible assurance to the consumer.
GOTS applies to products with at least 70% certified organic natural fibers (cotton, wool, linen, etc.). It mandates third-party audits of every production stage-spinning, weaving, dyeing, sewing, and trading-with full traceability from farm to finished goods.
Key requirements include:
- Environmental: Ban on harmful chemicals, strict wastewater treatment, sustainable packaging, and waste reduction.
- Social: Compliance with ILO standards-no child/forced labor, safe working conditions, fair wages, and regular working hours.
- Labeling: Only certified products may use GOTS marks; 95%+ organic fiber qualifies for "100% Organic" labeling.
GOTS certification is globally recognized, accepted in major global markets, and requires annual renewal. It provides consumers and businesses with credible assurance of truly organic, eco-friendly, and ethically produced textiles.