GOTS Global Organic Textile Standard
Scope of Application: All processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, trading, and distribution activities involving textiles made from organic natural fibers. End products may include, but are not limited to: fiber products, yarns, fabrics, garments, textile fashion (wearable) accessories, textile toys, home textiles, mattresses and bedding, and textile-based personal care products.
Content of GOTS Certification:
Certification covers the raw materials, production process, packaging and transportation, inputs (including accessories, dyes and chemicals, processing aids, etc.), production records, social criteria, environmental management, and quality control (including technical quality parameters and residue testing) of certified products.
Verification of organic fiber content
Traceability of raw materials from source to final product
Compliance with environmental criteria during processing and manufacturing
Separation of organic and conventional fibers
Wastewater treatment requirements for wet processing units
Use of sustainable packaging materials (e.g., recycled or biodegradable materials)
Compliance with storage and transport requirements to avoid contamination
Approval of accessories, dyes, chemicals, and processing aids
Prohibition of toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde, GMOs, and other restricted substances
Documentation of mass balance and traceability
Invoices, purchase orders, and inventory records for certified products
Compliance with International Labour Organization (ILO) core standards
Requirements for fair wages, working hours, health and safety, and non-discrimination
Prohibition of child labor and forced labor
Environmental policy and management system
Monitoring of energy and water consumption
Waste management and minimization practices
Prohibition of hazardous substances
Technical quality parameters (e.g., shrinkage, colorfastness)
Residue testing for harmful substances (e.g., pesticides, heavy metals)
Internal quality assurance procedures
Benefits of Applying for GOTS Certification:
Companies can attract more attention from internationally renowned brand purchasers. With global recognition, it becomes easier to enter the international market and fully participate in the competitive landscape of recycled textile and apparel products.
Obtaining GRS certification gives companies the opportunity to be included in the procurement lists of world-famous enterprises, enabling long-term cooperation with international buyers and enhancing their own brand image.
The GRS label clearly indicates the composition and content of recycled materials, improving product transparency, satisfying consumers' right to know, and making it easier for consumers to make informed choices.
Enhances the company's market competitiveness in terms of "green" and "environmentally friendly" credentials. Recycled textiles and apparel are increasingly favored in developed countries such as Europe and America, becoming the "new favorite" of many clothing brands.
