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Global Organic Textile Standard

Natural Fibres / LCA Methods

14 April 2025

5 minutes

As the EU is planning on making use of the growth potential of bio-based materials and to substitute fossil-based materials, natural fibres are the obvious choice for textile products.

Industry Groups Call for a More Differentiated View of Natural and Synthetic Textile Fibres and Their Production Methods

Seven natural fibre stakeholders have come together to appeal to the European Commission to put systems in place that will properly account for the environmental benefits of natural and organic fibres, and promote cooperation across EU institutions to support sustainable, resilient textile value chains.

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Certifications / GOTS Project

30 November 2023

2 minutes

Established in 1926 in Osaka, Sankei Meriyasu is a testament to timeless craftsmanship. Since relocating to Nakazaki-cho in 1945, the company has been unwavering in its dedication to traditional sewing techniques. Using vintage machinery and the hands of skilled Japanese artisans, Sankei Meriyasu crafts unique T-shirts and sweats.

GOTS Pilot Project Opens Path for Small Operators to Access Certifications

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is enlarging its ongoing Controlled Supply Chain Scheme Pilot Project that was strategically developed to overcome the obstacles that often deter small-scale operators from pursuing its certification.

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Cotton Farming / GOTS Project

8 June 2023

2 minutes

A satellite image of the Nile river basin. The green patch shows farmlands.

GOTS to Use Satellite Imagery, AI for Cultivation Detection in Indian Field Project

In a global first, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) will soon be able to detect organic versus non-organic cotton fields in India by using AI and satellite imagery.

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Organic Standards / GOTS 7.0

14 March 2023

3 minutes

New due diligence criteria ensures that Certified Entities address their actual and potential negative impacts on human rights and the environment.

GOTS Announces Version 7.0; Tightens Control on Environmental and Social Criteria

After a year-long revision process, the Global Organic Textile Standard has released a brand new GOTS Version 7.0. The new version will be fully effective as of 1 March 2024.

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PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

25 February 2023

3 minutes

Co-hosted by OCA, GOTS, and IFOAM - Organics International, the conference will address a range of subjects including social conditions, transparency through innovation, scaling up organic through investment, as well as sessions tackling certification, decent work and environmental impacts.

Organic Cotton and Textiles Conference to Advance Issues on Social, Integrity and Capacity Through Collaboration

The Organic Cotton & Textiles Conference, taking place in Indore, India over three days, from February 27-March 1st is set to bring together a diverse group of key players from every part of the textile supply chain. Farmers, farm groups, industry representatives, non-profits, academics, suppliers, brands, certifiers, government representatives and...