GOTS

GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard. It is the leading international certification standard within organic textiles. The certification is a guarantee that the cotton has been grown, harvested, and cultivated without the use of pesticides, GMOs, and other harmful substances. This safeguards workers’ health and the quality of the water and soil, where the cotton is grown. GOTS sets itself apart from most other organic textile certifications, by also having high requirements for other sustainability aspects, such as the social conduct in the supply chain. This includes workers being paid a living wage, a ban on child labour, and safe working conditions. Every link in the supply chain is checked once a year, to make sure they still meet the high requirements of the GOTS standard.