# Global Standards News [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/foundation-group-photo.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2477:global-standards-the-organisation-behind-gots-establishes-new-non-profit-foundation-to-strengthen-the-independent-governance-of-textile-sustainability-standards&catid=14) ## [Global Standards establishes new non-profit foundation to strenghten governance](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2477:global-standards-the-organisation-behind-gots-establishes-new-non-profit-foundation-to-strengthen-the-independent-governance-of-textile-sustainability-standards&catid=14) 06 July 2026 Global Standards, the organisation behind GOTS, establishes new non-profit foundation to strengthen the independent governance of textile sustainability standards Stuttgart, Germany, 7 July 2026 – Global Standards gGmbH, the nonprofit organisation behind the globally recognised Global Or… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2477:global-standards-the-organisation-behind-gots-establishes-new-non-profit-foundation-to-strengthen-the-independent-governance-of-textile-sustainability-standards&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/intertextile-shenzhen-2026.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1904:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-shenzhen&catid=14) ## [Meet Global Standard at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1904:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-shenzhen&catid=14) 25 May 2026 Meet Global Standard at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026 Global Standard will participate in the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics from June 9 to 11, 2026, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), China, hosted by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.&nb… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1904:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-shenzhen&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/vancouver-roundtable-graphic.jpg)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1903:gots-roundtable-vancouver-canada&catid=14) ## [Global Standards will host roundtable event in Vancouver, Canada](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1903:gots-roundtable-vancouver-canada&catid=14) 19 May 2026 GOTS ROUNDTABLE | VANCOUVER, CANADA Where Perspectives Meet Monday, 12 October 2026 Following the successful roundtable in Lisbon last year, we’re pleased to invite you to the GOTS Roundtable in Vancouver, Canada. Designed as an intimate and collaborative gathering… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1903:gots-roundtable-vancouver-canada&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1902:global-standard-annual-report-2025-news&catid=14) ## [Number of GOTS-certified facilities grow 15% globally as demand for credible sustainability standards continues to strengthen – Global Standard Annual Report 2025](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1902:global-standard-annual-report-2025-news&catid=14) 23 April 2026 2025 Highlights: 17,800 GOTS-certified facilities reported worldwide, a 15.3% increase year-on-year, across 95 countries Public consultation launched for the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), expanding Global Standard’s framework beyond organic fibres OECD publishes standards-onl… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1902:global-standard-annual-report-2025-news&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1901:global-standard-ggmbh-launches-second-public-consultation-for-grts-draft-2-for-the-textile-industry-1-30-april-2026&catid=14) ## [Global Standard gGmbH Launches Second Public Consultation for GRTS Draft 2 for the Textile Industry (1–30 April 2026)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1901:global-standard-ggmbh-launches-second-public-consultation-for-grts-draft-2-for-the-textile-industry-1-30-april-2026&catid=14) 31 March 2026 Stuttgart, Germany - Global Standard gGmbH is pleased to announce the release of Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) for its second public consultation. The consultation will be open from 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026, inviting stakeholders across the textile and ap… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1901:global-standard-ggmbh-launches-second-public-consultation-for-grts-draft-2-for-the-textile-industry-1-30-april-2026&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1900:gots-v-8-released&catid=14) ## [GOTS Version 8.0 released: Advanced supply chain accountability, from fibre to finished product](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1900:gots-v-8-released&catid=14) 02 March 2026 Global Standard is pleased to announce the release of GOTS Version 8.0, the latest update to the world's leading processing standard for organic textiles. The updated Standard strengthens requirements for air emissions and waste management, as well as criteria for product safety. It introduces new… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1900:gots-v-8-released&catid=14) [![](https://global-standards.org/images/news/archiv/gots-gots-images-pages/gots-logo_rgb_2018_transp_72dpi.png)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1899:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-spring-edition-2026-in-shanghai&catid=14) ## [Meet Global Standard at Intertextile Spring Edition 2026 in Shanghai](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1899:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-spring-edition-2026-in-shanghai&catid=14) 27 February 2026 Meet Global Standard at Intertextile Spring Edition 2026 in Shanghai Global Standard is pleased to participate in the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics–Spring Edition 2026. As the first major textile trade show of the year in China, the event, organized by Messe Frankfurt, will be he… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1899:meet-global-standard-at-intertextile-spring-edition-2026-in-shanghai&catid=14)