A Sense of Common Purpose at GOTS Round Tables in the UK and Germany

GOTS Round Tables are organized worldwide, bringing together stakeholders to receive feedback on the specific needs of market participants. The round table "Advertise and Communicate with GOTS" held in Germany on 3rd December led to new ideas on how to promote GOTS to consumers.

In the UK, on 4th December,  participants elaborated on the topic of organic cotton, with insights from sustainable cotton expert Simon Ferrigno, writer for EcoTextile News and author of the forthcoming Insiders-Guide to Cotton Sustainability, who gave an inspiring account of the urgent need for change in the industry.

More impressions are available on our LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

Event Press Releases are available here. Dates for upcoming events are announced in the Meet GOTS Section below. 
 

GOTS Lecture at Parsons Design School 

Students at Parsons School of Design in Shanghai joined a workshop hosted by Felicia Shi, GOTS Representative in Greater China. Students were challenged to question existing perceptions of fashion through their unique lens. Felicia shared her insights and engaged the students in discussions around sustainable fashion in China, related policies, UN SDGs and GOTS as a verification tool for sustainability along the supply-chain.

Lectures from GOTS Representatives in academic institutions expose students to real opportunities and challenges and allow them to elaborate on how to enhance sustainability in the industry.  

Submit your GOTS-certified Product Photo for our 2019 Annual Report cover

GOTS licensees have the chance to submit images of GOTS-certified products for publication on the Cover of the GOTS Annual Report 2019. 

Please send images in jpeg format to Juliane Ziegler. The photos must show correct on-product labelling as described in our Licensing and Labelling Guide. The deadline for submission is 20^th of January 2020.

Progress Standard Revision GOTS Version 6.0

The revision of the GOTS Standard serves to continuously improve and broaden the basis of the standard. The revision to GOTS V. 6.0 goes into the last phase. More than 350 stakeholder inputs were received which are currently being deliberated by the GOTS Standards Committee.  Thereafter, GOTS Management will prepare the final draft of GOTS V 6.0 and the corresponding Implementation Manual for formal approval.  The new version of GOTS is scheduled to be released in Spring 2020. 

For more information on the revision process and the timetable click here.

GOTS Certified? Measure Water and Energy Savings with the GOTS Monitor 

The consumption of water and energy is one of the most important aspects when it comes to cost efficiency through sustainability! The GOTS Monitor (Water/Energy) covers both requirements and allows to: Calculate water and energy consumption for the production and to identify cost reduction possibilities. 

Certified entities have the opportunity to install the Monitor, by entering their License Number in the order form. Download instructions will be sent by mail. 

Get Listed in the GOTS-Shop Finder

Retail shops selling GOTS products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland can get listed in our GOTS-Shop Finder on the website. We are planning to include shops in other countries soon!

 If you sell GOTS-certified products and would like to be included in our GOTS-Shop finder, please contact Moritz Born.

Connect with Us on Social Media  

We thank all those who have supported our start on Social Media since mid-2019! It is great to see our follower base growing, resulting in fruitful community engagements.

 Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook to stay informed about sustainable textile trends and related topics, GOTS developments, GOTS conferences and more. 
 

Textile Exchange Organic Cotton Market Report: Organic Cotton on the Rise

The newly released Organic Cotton Market Report by Textile Exchange reveals substantial growth in global organic cotton production in 2017/2018 with India, China, and Kyrgyzstan as the biggest contributors. The full report, including historical trends and future estimates, can be downloaded here.

Season's Greetings 

Best wishes for the Holiday Season and the coming year from the GOTS family around the globe!

Meet GOTS

7 – 9 January, Duesseldorf, Germany: GOTS at the PromoTex, the international Trade Show for promotion, sports, and workwear. GOTS Representative Franziska Dormann will present “GOTS Business Case for Sustainability”. For more information please contact Franziska Dormann.

14 – 16 January, Berlin, Germany: Meet GOTS at the Neonyt, the International Hub for Fashion and Sustainability. For more information please contact Franziska Dormann.

17 January, Hamburg, Germany: Workshop on “Sustainable Public Procurement” taking place in Hamburg, held in German. Renée Fetscher, GOTS Public Procurement Specialist will be there to talk about the use of labels in tendering processes. For more information please contact Renée Fetscher.

18 – 20 January, Wallau, Germany: GOTS at the Innatex, the only natural textiles fair in the world to feature not only fashion but also other product categories such as accessories, home textiles, fabrics, toys, etc. organized under the auspices of the International Association of the Natural Textile Industry (IVN). For more information please contact Franziska Dormann.

20 January, New York City, USA: Lori Wyman will be speaking about certification to the Global Organic Textile Standard at the Texworld USA, at 1 pm. For more information please contact Lori Wyman.

4 – 6 February, Munich, Germany: Munich Fabric Start one of the leading international textile trade shows to star fabrics and sourcing opportunities. International suppliers from more than 40 countries will be present. GOTS will feature a booth in the Resource Section, focused on innovation and sustainability! For more information please contact Franziska Dormann.

9 – 11 February, London, UK: The Pure London UK´s leading fashion trade show will feature a GOTS booth. GOTS Representative Christopher Stopes will be present at the show and join the Panel at the new Sustainability Area at Pure. For more information please contact Christopher Stopes.

10 February, UK GOTS Round Table, London: Alongside the Pure London Christopher Stopes will host a GOTS Round Table. Details will follow. For more information please contact Christopher Stopes.

6 March, Westcoast GOTS Round Table, LA: Alongside the LA Textile Show, this GOTS round table addressed at manufacturers and brands, will examine how GOTS certification can deliver trust and transparency to customers and add to your companies´ Corporate Social Responsibility. Speakers include CEOs from GOTS certified textile industries and representatives of ISO Accredited Certification Bodies. For information and participation please contact Lori Wyman.

11 – 13 March, Shanghai, China: GOTS at the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Spring Edition 2020, All About Sustainability Zone. GOTS will feature a booth and a seminar at one of the largest fabric and garment accessory fairs in the world. For more information please contact Felicia Shi.