Benefits of GOTS

GOTS provides a harmonised international programme for organic textile processing and manufacturing, helping companies operate across global supply chains with one recognised certification programme instead of multiple regional approaches.

Independent certification and labelling requirements support brands and manufacturers to communicate organic claims with greater transparency and credibility. 

GOTS helps companies strengthen documentation, traceability and evidence to support product claims in response to increasing expectations around supply chain transparency and product claims. Find out more.

Transaction Certificates and certified processing requirements support traceability throughout the textile supply chain, from certified organic fibre to finished product.

GOTS includes comprehensive human rights including social criteria aligned with internationally recognised norms and frameworks, including requirements related to safe working conditions, prohibition of child labour and forced labour, non-discrimination and fair treatment of workers. A common approach across global supply chains.

The GOTS Positive List assesses chemical inputs against the applicable GOTS input criteria before their use in certified processing. Approval does not establish that an input is risk-free.

Strict requirements for wastewater treatment, resource efficiency, emissions management, textile waste management, and packaging apply throughout all stages of textile production.

All certified facilities are audited by approved Certification Bodies through annual on-site inspections and additional risk-based measures.

GOTS is recognised and used globally by brands, manufacturers, retailers and processors invoved in certified organic textile production.