Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

Meet GOTS at Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2025 Join us from June 11-13, 2025, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian) for Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics, hosted by Messe Frankfurt. 👉 Visit the Global Standard booth and don’t miss the seminar on 12 June, where Felicia Shi, our Representative in APAC, will share the latest GOTS updates and introduce the upcoming new standard. As Messe Frankfurt’s General Manager, Wilmet Shea highlighted, the fair offers a valuable platform for both international and domestic suppliers to showcase innovations to the South China and ASEAN market. With the strong response from buyers and brands, it’s a great opportunity to explore emerging trends and strategic partnerships. We’re excited to connect with MSEs, brands and global suppliers, promoting GOTS standards and exploring opportunities in the vibrant South China and ASEAN markets. See you in Shenzhen, China! Make sure to #goGOTS by keeping up to date with our activities 💚 For more details, visit the Intertextile website: https://lnkd.in/gV3dhKds #GlobalStandard #GOTS #MeetGlobalStandard #MeetGOTS #Intertextile #SustainableTextiles #nogreenwashing #sayyestogots #fromfieldtofashion #organictextiles #eco #fair #messefrankurt #Sustainability #FashionInnovation #IntertextileShenzhen2025

“Sustainability isn’t just about materials; it’s about systems. That includes how fast we produce, how we treat workers and whether we internalize the full environmental and social costs.” — Claudia Kersten, Managing Director of Global Standard In a recent interview for Sourcing Journal, Claudia Kersten offers her insights on the evolving ESG landscape and dives into how certification systems like GOTS are crucial for ensuring credibility, transparency and trust in the textile industry. 🔍 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ev9EZjQ4 #SustainableTextiles #GOTS #SourcingJournal #SustainabilityLeadership #TextileCertification #Responsiblebusiness #GlobalStandard #ESG

We’re excited to attend Global Fashion Agenda’s upcoming Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen from June 3–5! Our team members Bükra Kalaycı, Jesus Aguirre Chavez, Diego Centurion Tapia and Juliane Ziegler will be on the ground, connecting with industry leaders and changemakers to drive sustainable textile solutions. 🏷️ If you’re attending, we’d love to meet and see how we can collaborate for a more responsible and transparent industry.

A conversation you won’t want to miss! Jeffrey Thimm, Organic Production Specialist at Global Standard, will be speaking at the free upcoming webinar “Beyond Greenwashing — Space for a Truly Green Fashion,” hosted by Fashion For Biodiversity as part of EU Green Week. 💡 This session will explore how to cut through the noise of greenwashing and align with EU consumer protection, environmental goals, and the Green Claims Directive. Join us in discussing how space technology, AI and blockchain can drive traceability, transparency and trust in the textile sector. 📅 3 June 2025 | 17:00–18:00 CEST Register here: https://lnkd.in/d7EXskbt   #FashionForBiodiversity #RegenerativeFashion #SustainableTextiles #FashionIndustry #ClimateAction #EUGreenWeek #FashionTechnology #Transparency #Traceability #Blockchain #GreenClaimsDirective #EUCP

Thank you Ecotextile News for highlighting our work and sharing key findings from the Global Standard 2024 Annual Report! The article, “GOTS certifications continue to rise,” includes insights from our Managing Director, Claudia Kersten, outlining the importance of transparent processing criteria. We’re proud to report that GOTS-certified facilities grew by 5% last year, reaching 15,441 across 87 countries. This growth reflects the increasing global demand for credible, third-party verified organic textiles that prioritise environmental sustainability and human rights. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dX_ytmRJ #GOTS #SustainableFashion #OrganicTextiles #ResponsibleProduction #SupplyChain #TextileSustainability #AnnualReport #Transparency #EcoTextile #TextileCertification

🌍 This #AfricaDay, we’re highlighting the recent article by our Representative in Africa, Muktar Lamido Dodo. In “Unlocking Africa’s Sustainable Growth Through Organic Cotton Production,” he emphasises the transformative potential of organic cotton in driving economic development while safeguarding the environment. Africa’s cotton industry is projected to reach a value of $7.7 billion by 2029, presenting a significant opportunity for the continent. To fully optimise this opportunity, a shift towards organic production is essential. Conventional farming, often heavily reliant on synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, can degrade the soil, pollute water sources, and reduce long-term agricultural productivity. Muktar outlines how GOTS certification could play a pivotal role in providing transparency and credibility while supporting sustainable economic growth. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dNp9V6Tp #OrganicCotton #GOTS #GlobalStandard #OrganicAgriculture #TextileIndustry #AfricanCotton #AfricanTextiles

We’re pleased to announce the launch of a Procedure for the Certification of Small Scale Operators in Low Risk Countries (aka Controlled Supply Chain Certification Scheme - CSCS) – designed to make certification more accessible. Small textile operations with 20 or fewer employees — often inherently sustainable and deeply committed to responsible practices — have long faced significant barriers to certification due to high costs and complex administration. That’s changing. Under GOTS, these enterprises can now obtain certification by joining or forming a Controlled Supply Chain Group (CSCG). This collective approach makes it easier and more affordable for small operations to demonstrate their commitment to organic and sustainable practices on a global stage. A big step forward for inclusivity, transparency, and sustainability in the textile industry! ⭐️ Key benefits: ✅ Distributes inspection and certification costs among participants ✅ Eases the path to certification for small-scale supply chains ✅ Encourages wider participation in sustainable textile production ✅ Reinforces traceability and transparency without compromising standards 📥 Download the full procedure here: https://lnkd.in/dEkp8NeQ #SmallBusiness #TextileIndustry #TextileCertification #Transparency #SupplyChain #SustainableTextiles #TextileManufacturing #ResponsibleBusiness

We’ve already crossed the planetary boundary for biosphere integrity. This is one of the few boundaries we cannot reverse. But it’s not too late to protect what remains.⁠ ⁠ Conventional agriculture and synthetic textiles are driving biodiversity collapse, from harming pollinators to spreading microplastics that disrupt ecosystems. ⁠ ⁠ Organic and natural textiles offer a different path of healthier soils, less microplastic pollution and fewer toxic chemicals. 🦋⁠ ⁠ We believe in textiles that aim to protect life at every level. Choose GOTS to support restorative farming systems and safeguard biodiversity. 👚⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #GOTS #InternationalBiodiversityDay #OrganicTextiles #PlanetaryBoundaries #SustainableFashion #Biodiversity #NaturalFibres #NaturalFashion ⁠ ⁠

📣 Global Standard’s 2024 Annual Report is here — and the numbers speak volumes. From expanding global reach to empowering consumers, this past year was one of significant growth and impact: 🔹87 countries with GOTS-certified operations 🔹15,400+ certified facilities — a new record 🔹The majority of surveyed stakeholders reported increased business opportunities thanks to their GOTS certification 🔹99% positive or neutral media coverage, reinforcing trust across the industry 🔹151 million impressions reached in our consumer awareness campaign #BehindTheSeams, educating audiences on the value of certified organic textiles More than statistics, these milestones tell the story of a global shift toward accountability, transparency and sustainability in textiles. Explore our full 2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/d8mdsBg5 #GOTS #SustainableTextiles #OrganicTextiles #AnnualReport #GlobalStandard #CleanFashion #NaturalFibres #SustainableFashion #TextileIndustry #StakeholderFeedback

GOTS is more than a label. It’s a commitment to people, planet and progress. 🤝 Our 2024 Annual Report reflects an increasing global alignment towards a more sustainable and transparent textile industry. 🧵 Behind every certified textile is a story of transformation: farmers adopting regenerative practices, workers assured of their rights, and consumers empowered to make informed choices. As we look ahead, our mission remains clear: to ensure the highest level of social and environmental responsibility in textile value chains. Come join the movement for 2025! 📄 Explore the Global Standard 2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/d8mdsBg5 #GOTS #SustainableTextiles #OrganicTextiles #AnnualReport #GlobalStandard #CleanFashion #NaturalFibres #SustainableFashion