Benefits of GRTS

GRTS (Global Responsible Textile Standard) provides a harmonised international programme for the processing and manufacturing of textiles made with certified responsible fibres across multiple fibre categories.

Independent certification, traceability systems and controlled labelling requirements support transparent, verifiable and credible product claims.

Transaction Certificates, identity-preserved chain of custody systems and certified processing requirements support traceability from responsible fibre to finished product.

GRTS 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.

GRTS maintains a dedicated chemical input approval scheme which proactively screens and approves chemical inputs for the use of textile processors, ensuring only safe, compliant substances are use used throughout textile processing and manufacturing practices.

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

For companies already working within the GOTS programme, GRTS enables efficient expansion into additional responsible fibre categories using aligned certification infrastructure, Certification Bodies and audit systems.

GRTS helps companies strengthen documentation, traceability, due diligence and the evidence needed to support sustainability claims in response to increasing sustainability and supply chain regulations.

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