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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
Global · Est. 2006 · Global Organic Textile Standard International Working Group
GOTS is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers. It defines high-level environmental criteria along the entire organic textile supply chain and requires compliance with social criteria as well.
What This Certification Means
- ✓Minimum 70% certified organic fibers (95% for 'organic' label)
- ✓Strict limits on toxic inputs like heavy metals and formaldehyde
- ✓Wastewater treatment required at processing facilities
- ✓Fair labor practices throughout supply chain
How to Identify
Look for the GOTS logo (green shirt design) with a license number that can be verified in their database.
Chemical Restrictions
| Chemical | Status |
|---|---|
| PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) | PFCs banned |
| Phthalates | Banned |
| Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers | Limits (20-75 ppm depending on use) |
| Heavymetals | Banned in dyes and pigments |
| Flameretardants | Halogenated types banned |
| Azocolorants | Banned |
| Chlorinebleach | Banned |
| Geneticallymodified | GMO cotton prohibited |
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High Trust
Governing Body
Global Organic Textile Standard International Working Group
Products with This Certification
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