GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD (GOTS)

The aim of these standards is to define requirements to ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labeling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.

These standards for organic textiles cover the production, processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, exportation, importation and distribution of all organic fibers. The final products may include, but are not limited to fiber products, yarns, fabrics and clothing.

GOTS Licensing and Labelling Guide (PDF, 575 KB)

Global Organic Textile Standard Version 3.0 (released *March 1st 2011, replacing Version 2.0)
GOTS Version 3.0 (PDF, 230 KB)
*All GOTS companies must fully comply with Version 3.0 by March 1st 2012

Manual for the implementation of the Global Organic Textile Standard
Manual for the Implementation (PDF, 175 KB)

To learn more about the standard visit: http://www.global-standard.org/.

Please contact one of the following OTA-member certification agencies for getting certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard:

Control Union USA, Inc. 
Lori Wyman
(413) 824-1739
lwyman@controlunion.com
www.controlunion.com