The worldwide leading voluntary sustainability standard for the post-harvest textile value chain for certified organic fibres, covering environmental criteria, human rights, social criteria and business conduct.
") certified Armstrong Knitting Mills in Tirupur Ind… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1724:gots-image-film-launched&catid=14) [GOTS Measures on COVID-19](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1723:gots-measures-on-covid-191&catid=14) 19 March 2020 [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1723:gots-measures-on-covid-191&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1722:press-release-gots-version-6-0-released&catid=14) [Press Release GOTS Version 6.0 released](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1722:press-release-gots-version-6-0-released&catid=14) 19 March 2020 GOTS Version 6.0 released: References to OECD Guidelines & Assessment of Living [Wage Gap](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/wage-gap "The difference between average Living Wage and Average Wages Paid to
Workers in a Certified Entity.
'Organic' is a regulated term used to distinguish systems of managed production and products derived therefrom that adhere to principles of health, ecology, fairness and care, and which are certified compliant to an organic standard's regulations by an Approved Certification Body.
GOTS defines organic textiles as being made with fibres from organic agriculture systems that are certified to one of the IFOAM Family of Standards, and that are processed in socially and ecologically responsible ways, in alignment with organic principles.
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") (GOTS) registers highest growth rate ever in 2019 7765 certified facilities worldwide, an increase of 35%, with more… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1721:gots-annual-press-release-2020&catid=14) [GOTS Information on Aniline](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1720:gots-information-on-aniline&catid=14) 06 August 2019 GOTS specifically prohibits the use of any chemical [input](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/input "General term for all Substances and Preparations directly applied as textile auxiliary agents, inks, dyes or pigments.
") that releases carcinogenic arylamine compounds MAK III categories 1,2,3,4. This includes An… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1720:gots-information-on-aniline&catid=14) [Press Release +++ GOTS Acclaimed Test Winner by Stiftung Warentest](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1719:press-release-gots-acclaimed-test-winner-by-stiftung-warentest&catid=14) 03 July 2019 Global Organic Textile [Standard](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/standard "standard glossary text
") (GOTS) Acclaimed Test Winner by Stiftung Warentest For Immediate Release Stuttgart, 03.07.2019 GOTS has been ranked b… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1719:press-release-gots-acclaimed-test-winner-by-stiftung-warentest&catid=14) [Pressemitteilung Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Testsieger bei der Stiftung Warentest](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1718:pm-gots-testsieger-bei-der-stiftung-warentest&catid=14) 02 July 2019 Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Testsieger bei der Stiftung Warentest Zur sofortigen Veröffentlichung Bielefeld, 28.06.2019 Bei der gestern ve… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1718:pm-gots-testsieger-bei-der-stiftung-warentest&catid=14) [22 - 24 July - GOTS at Home Textiles Sourcing Expo in New York City](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1717:gots-at-home-textiles-sourcing-expo-new-york-city-22-24-july&catid=14) 26 June 2019 © Messe Frankfurt The annual Home Textiles Sourcing Expo in New York City provides [manufacturers](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/manufacturer "An entity in the manufacturing chain (sewing industry or so-called CMT (cut, make, trim) industry up to labelling and final packing) of GOTS Goods.
"), [retailers](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/retailer "A business entity or an online marketplace selling directly and exclusively to an end consumer (DTC operator).
"), designers, product development and produ… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1717:gots-at-home-textiles-sourcing-expo-new-york-city-22-24-july&catid=14) [GOTS at NEONYT and XOOM in Berlin, 2 - 4 July 2019](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1716:gots-at-neonyt-and-xoom-in-berlin-2-4-july-2019&catid=14) 21 June 2019 © Messe Frankfurt From the 2-4 July, GOTS will have a booth at the NEONYT and the XOOM in Berlin. The Neonyt keeps following the Hub Concept, combini… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1716:gots-at-neonyt-and-xoom-in-berlin-2-4-july-2019&catid=14) [Call for the members of the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1715:call-for-members-of-partnership-for-sustainable-textiles&catid=14) 26 April 2019 © Partnership for Sustainable Textiles Call for the members of the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles: Following the overall aim of achieving socia… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1715:call-for-members-of-partnership-for-sustainable-textiles&catid=14) [GOTS at Organic Textile Forum - Best Practices for Sustainable Textile Procurement](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1714:organic-textile-forum-gots-best-practices-for-sustainable-textile-procurement&catid=14) 22 March 2019 © it fits organic textile partner GOTS at the Organic Textile Forum - Procurement in Transition - best practices for Sustainable Textile Procurement… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1714:organic-textile-forum-gots-best-practices-for-sustainable-textile-procurement&catid=14) [GOTS at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Spring Edition, 12-14 March](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1713:gots-at-intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-spring-edition&catid=14) 08 March 2019 © Messe Frankfurt GOTS booth and lecture at the 2019 Intertextile Shanghai Apparel [Fabrics](https://global-standards.org/resources/glossary/fabric "A flexible, flat structure made by interlacing yarns, fibers, or filaments.
") Spring Edition, 12-14 March This year, GOTS continues the… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1713:gots-at-intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-spring-edition&catid=14) [](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1712:gots-pr-2019&catid=14) [GOTS Annual Press Release 2019 - 7 March 2019](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1712:gots-pr-2019&catid=14) 07 March 2019 Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) New Figures show continued significant growth 5760 certified facilities, increase of 14.6%, with more than 2 m… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1712:gots-pr-2019&catid=14) [GOTS at LA Textile Seminar Series, March 6, 2019](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1711:gots-at-la-textile-seminar-series&catid=14) 07 February 2019 GOTS Representative in North America, Lori Wyman will present the seminar "Third Party Verification for Organic Textile Label Claims " together with… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1711:gots-at-la-textile-seminar-series&catid=14) [New Organic Cotton Sourcing Guide "How to Go Organic"](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1710:new-organic-cotton-sourcing-guide-how-to-go-organic&catid=14) 05 February 2019 © Ecoalf (cover) | Lessafair, Photographer: Lydia Gorges The newly published organic cotton sourcing guide “How to go organic” provides practical ans… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1710:new-organic-cotton-sourcing-guide-how-to-go-organic&catid=14) [OTA (Organic Trade Association) Report: Cotton and the Environment](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1709:ota-organic-trade-association-report-cotton-and-the-environment&catid=14) 17 January 2019 OTA Report "Cotton and the Environment" explains the impact of cotton cultivation and genetically modified cotton on the environment and the benefits… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1709:ota-organic-trade-association-report-cotton-and-the-environment&catid=14) [Webinar Recording Available! Organic Textile Labeling in the U.S.](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1708:webinar-recording-available-organic-textile-labeling-in-the-u-s&catid=14) 20 December 2018 Materials and archives now available: Organic Textile Labelling in the U.S. Thank you for registering for the Organic Textile Labeling in the U.S. We… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1708:webinar-recording-available-organic-textile-labeling-in-the-u-s&catid=14) [Knowledge Lounge: GOTS at NEONYT in Berlin – January 15-17th 2019](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1707:knowledge-lounge-gots-at-neonyt-in-berlin-january-15-17th-2019&catid=14) 05 December 2018 A new name and a new concept – Neonyt brings together what was formerly known as the Greenshowroom and Ethical Fashion Show to showcase a hub for fas… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1707:knowledge-lounge-gots-at-neonyt-in-berlin-january-15-17th-2019&catid=14) [GOTS at 2018 International Organic EXPO in YOKOHAMA, Japan](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1706:gots-at-2018-international-organic-expo-in-yokohama-japan&catid=14) 06 November 2018 The 17th International Organic EXPO was held in PACIFICO Yokohama from 30th August to 1st September 2018. Over 160 exhibitors participated in the sho… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1706:gots-at-2018-international-organic-expo-in-yokohama-japan&catid=14) [Version 2.0 of GOTS Monitor (Water/Energy)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1705:version-2-0-of-gots-monitor-water-energy-launched&catid=14) 06 November 2018 Version 2.0 of the software tool ‘GOTS Monitor (Water/Energy) is now available. The tool was developed on behalf of GOTS by Systainable Solutions to… [read more...](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1705:version-2-0-of-gots-monitor-water-energy-launched&catid=14)