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GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is one of the most well-known certifications for organic textiles and requires that production meets environmental and social standards. The certification covers the supply chain - from initial processing of materials, to production, trade, warehousing and distribution - and focuses on compliance at every stage. It requires the use of organic fibers, limits harmful chemicals and focuses on decent working conditions. But what does the certification process entail and what benefits can your business gain by becoming GOTS certified?
Why choose a GOTS certification?
- Documenting the use of organic fibers
- Focus on responsible production and working conditions
- Strengthens the brand's responsibility profile
- Provides access to new markets and consumers
- Based on international standards
Certification can help support that your company is actively working towards more responsible textile production and meets specific environmental and social requirements.
Requirements for the certification
- Materials: Minimum 70 % organic fiber in the product
- Chemical restrictions: Strict rules for dyes and treatment processes
- Social conditions: Compliance with ILO labor standards
- Environmental responsibility: Documentation for waste management and resource consumption
- Independent control: Ongoing 3rd party assessment of certified companies
Part of a broader strategy
To decide if GOTS certification makes sense for your company, it's important to look at it from a broader perspective. It can make a lot of sense to carefully consider what a GOTS certification will help solve and support in your work so that it doesn't become a standalone certification with no goal, but instead incorporate it into a broader strategy.
GOTS certification sends a signal of responsibility and quality, which can strengthen the brand's credibility and differentiate it from competitors. Certification can open the door to new markets where consumers and business partners increasingly demand responsibility. It can also contribute to increased customer loyalty, improved supply chain relationships and a stronger position in an industry where sustainability is becoming increasingly important.
- One of the most recognized certifications for the textile industry
- Provides transparency throughout the production chain
- Helping to meet customer expectations
To become GOTS-certified can be an important part of a company's sustainability strategy and a strong differentiator in a competitive market.