GOTS acclaimed Test Winner by Stiftung Warentest

GOTS has been ranked best in the test ‘Traceability of Clothing with Textile Seals’ conducted by the German consumer product testing organisation Stiftung Warentest. GOTS was the only one to offer complete transparency and traceability while complying with strict social and ecological criteria at all stages of production.

Find the press release here.

GOTS Bangladesh Seminar 2019 in September 

The seminar with the theme ‘Connecting for Success’ brings together textile supply-chain key players, facilitating valuable connections. To join, spots must be saved under registration now! Amongst the speakers will be representatives from Stanley & Stella, C&A*, Julius Huepeden, and Britacel. Some speaker/panellist slots are still available, open slots are marked with an * in the Seminar Agenda. National as well as international experts, from different sections of the supply-chain, including social and labour experts, are invited to speak.

To stay informed follow #GBDS19 on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

For speaking opportunities and further questions contact seminar coordinator Sumit Gupta.

GOTS Revision Process well underway

The first phase of the GOTS 6.0 revision process is complete. The Standards Committee is currently deliberating on the over 270 submitted comments. The second revision draft will be presented for comments in October. GOTS Version 6.0 is scheduled to be released in spring 2020.

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

GOTS goes Social Media

GOTS is on! Connect with GOTS on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn and stay up-dated about latest GOTS news, conferences, events and other happenings.

Find and follow GOTS on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

GOTS at Neonyt and XOOM in Berlin

Together with brands, speakers and visitors GOTS joined the conversation around social responsibility and ecology in fashion at the Neonyt and Xoom in Berlin, from 2 - 4^th July. Progressive topics and events about fashion, sustainability and innovation were covered and GOTS contributed to a panel and a brand talk.

For some visuals and a short review on the fair see our Instagram.

GOTS Sustainability Partner at the ChromaTexChem in India

The ChromaTexChem, India´s first ever dedicated forum to textile dyes and chemicals, will take place on the 14 and 15 November in Mumbai. GOTS will be one of the sustainability partners at the ChromaTexChem this year. The show provides an exhibition platform for textile dyes and the chemical industry, inviting representatives and peers from allied sectors. Throughout the fair GOTS Representative Sumit Gupta will be present at the GOTS booth. 

More information on the fair is available here, for further questions contact Sumit Gupta.

Textile Exchange´s Corporate Fibre and Material Benchmark Survey open 

Textile Exchange´s Corporate Fibre and Material Benchmark helps companies to measure, manage and integrate a preferred fibre and materials strategy into mainstream business operations. Progress can be monitored, linked to the SDGs and communicated to the stakeholders. The new and improved Corporate Fibre & Materials Benchmark is now open for 2019 submissions until July 19. All brands and retailers interested in sustainable textiles are invited to contribute.

More information and answers to most commonly asked questions are available here. Registration can be completed here.
 

Organic Fibre showed strongest Growth in the US Organic Non-food Segment

The Organic Trade Association published a survey examining organic food sales and the organic non-food segment in the US. Results showed that organic sales in the US grew 6,3% in 2018 with non-food products seeing a boost of 10,6%. The strongest growth in the non-food category came from fibre, accounting for 40 percent of the organic non-food market. Demand for clean labels and according standards is growing which is also visible in a rise of 25% in 2018 of US based GOTS-certified facilities.

More information on the organic market analysis is available here.

Publication of Contact Details in GOTS Database

Due to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) personal data had to be made invisible in the GOTS public database which serves as an important sourcing tool. Certification Bodies who maintain the GOTS database must obtain prior consent from the Certified Entities to publish commercial contact data. Consent can either be given in due course of fresh certification or renewal, or Certified Entities may contact their responsible Certification Body to give permission to make commercial contact data visible again.

Share your 'Organic in Conversion' Experience

As a processing standard GOTS is involved in learning and supporting the process of transition from conventional to organic cotton. Do you have a best practice business model, are you involved in farmer’s cooperatives and would like to share your story? We would love to hear from you. Get in touch and share your story with Lina Pfeifer, GOTS Organic Production Specialist.

Meet GOTS

21-23 July 2019, London, UK: Pure Origin part of Pure London bringing together fashion sourcing and manufacturing, connecting the entire fashion supply-chain. GOTS UK Representative Christopher Stopes will participate in two events on the Origin Stage. ‘How to create the most ethical supply chain your business can achieve’, 22^nd July 11.15 – 11.45 am, and ‘Can using organic textiles help you to make straightforward sustainable choices’? 23^rd July, 11.00 – 11.30 am. For more information please contact Christopher Stopes.

22-24 July 2019, New York City, US: Home Textiles Sourcing Expo provides manufacturers, retailers, designers, product development and production executives a dedicated venue to source extensive home product categories. On 24^th July, 1 pm, GOTS North America Representative Lori Wyman will moderate the seminar ‘How the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) can validate organic claims while meeting your CSR goals’ with panellist Kerry Moser, Director of Production and Sourcing for Boll & Branch and Barry Cik, founder of Naturepedic. For more information please contact Lori Wyman.

27-29 July 2019, Hofheim am Taunus, Germany: At the Innatex GOTS will be present with a booth. The only natural textiles fair in the world to feature not only fashion, but also other textile product categories such as accessories, home textiles, fabrics, toys etc., organised under the auspices of the International Association of the Natural Textile Industry (IVN) and providing exhibitors with information about product certification. For more information please contact Franziska Dormann.

10-12 August, New Delhi, India: Denim Show 2019 taking place alongside the Gartex Texprocess tradeshow, offers talks on various aspects of denim, including sustainability, circularity, design, automation and more. GOTS Representative Sumit Gupta will join the Denim Talks and give a presentation on ‘Sustainable Wet Processing of Denim’, 12^th August. For more information please contact Sumit Gupta.

3-5 September 2019, Munich, Germany: Munich Fabric Start leading trade show for textiles and accessories, offering exclusive, product-specific areas as well as trend and colour forums. Seminars and panel discussions are on the agenda. GOTS Representative Franziska Dormann will be present at the GOTS booth. For more information please contact Franziska Dormann.

8 September 2019, Dhaka, Bangladesh: GOTS Bangladesh Seminar 2019 ‘Connecting for Success’ bringing together key players from the textile supply-chain. GOTS Deputy Director Standards Development & Quality Assurance Sumit Gupta Registration will give a presentation on ‘GOTS Criteria for Fibre Composition’. To register, please use the Online Registration Form for more details, visit GOTS website and contact Sumit Gupta.

20-22 September 2019, Maine, US: Common Ground Fair – Unity
GOTS Representative Lori Wyman will present Organic Fibre Processing Opportunities in the Northeast and talk about ‘how the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) can verify your organic claims for textile products beyond the NOP livestock or crop standard’, on 20^th September, 1 pm, in the Livestock Speakers Tent. For more information please contact Lori Wyman.

25-27 September 2019, Shanghai, China: Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Autumn Edition one of the largest trade shows for apparel fabrics that features the All About Sustainability Zone. China Representative Felicia Shi will be present at the GOTS booth and speak at the seminar in the All About Sustainability zone. For more information please contact Felicia Shi.

25-27 September 2019, Solapur, India: Vibrant Terry Towel Global Expo & Summit amongst the exhibitors will be progressive terry tower manufacturers and service providers from the region. GOTS Representative Sumit Gupta will be speaking on ‘Sustainable Processing and GOTS Certification’. For more information please contact Sumit Gupta.

14-15 November 2019, Mumbai, India: ChromaTexChem forum for textile dyes and chemicals featuring suppliers of colourants and chemicals for the textile industry. GOTS will be present with a booth at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India. For more information please contact Sumit Gupta.