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Meet Global Standard at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026

25 May 2026
  Meet Global Standard at the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026 Global Standard will participate in the Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics from June 9 to 11, 2026, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian), China, hosted by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd.&nb…
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GOTS Roundtable Vancouver, Canada

19 May 2026
GOTS ROUNDTABLE | VANCOUVER, CANADA Where Perspectives Meet   Monday, 12 October 2026    Following the successful roundtable in Lisbon last year, we’re pleased to invite you to the GOTS Roundtable in Vancouver, Canada. Designed as an intimate and collaborative gathering…
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Number of GOTS-certified facilities grow 15% globally as demand for credible sustainability standards continues to strengthen – Global Standard Annual Report 2025

23 April 2026
2025 Highlights: 17,800 GOTS-certified facilities reported worldwide, a 15.3% increase year-on-year, across 95 countries Public consultation launched for the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), expanding Global Standard’s framework beyond organic fibres OECD publishes standards-onl…
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Global Standard gGmbH Launches Second Public Consultation for GRTS Draft 2 for the Textile Industry (1–30 April 2026)

31 March 2026
Stuttgart, Germany -  Global Standard gGmbH is pleased to announce the release of Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) for its second public consultation. The consultation will be open from 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026, inviting stakeholders across the textile and ap…
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GOTS Version 8.0 released: Advanced supply chain accountability, from fibre to finished product

02 March 2026
Global Standard is pleased to announce the release of GOTS Version 8.0, the latest update to the world's leading processing standard for organic textiles. The updated Standard strengthens requirements for air emissions and waste management, as well as criteria for product safety. It introduces new…
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