{"id":9200,"date":"2023-12-13T11:23:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T04:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/?p=9200"},"modified":"2025-05-26T09:09:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T02:09:53","slug":"global-organic-textiles-standard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/en\/global-organic-textiles-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"Global organic textiles standard (GOTS) in the apparel industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-right kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;right&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;9200&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Global organic textiles standard (GOTS) in the apparel industry&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/en\/global-organic-textiles-standard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Global Organic Textiles Standard<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (GOTS certificate) is the world&#8217;s leading textile standard, including ecological environment and social justice criteria. This standard is for organic fibers and is independently certified by the entire textile supply chain. So what criteria does this standard include and how is it checked? Let&#8217;s find out with <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Dugarco<\/i><\/b><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through this article!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>1. What is global organic textiles standard (GOTS)?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Global Organic Textiles Standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (GOTS) is the world&#8217;s leading standard for testing and certifying organic fibers used in the production of textiles made from organic fibers. The purpose of GOTS is to inspect fabrics from the harvesting of raw materials to the production process to ensure that they are organic. Textile products must be environmentally and socially responsible and give consumers confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GOTS standard was established by four reputable organizations. including the Organic Trade Association (OTA, USA), the Internationaler Verband der Naturtextilwirtschaft (IVN, Germany), the Soil Association (UK), and the Japan Organic Cotton Association (JOCA, Japan). With their own experiences with organic products, they together develop their handling standards for organic textiles. GOTS regularly updates the standard based on advice from relevant international organizations and experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9213\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9213\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9213 size-full\" title=\"what is organic textiles\" src=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1global-organic-textiles-standard-1-min.jpg\" alt=\"the global organic textile standard\" width=\"800\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1global-organic-textiles-standard-1-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1global-organic-textiles-standard-1-min-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1global-organic-textiles-standard-1-min-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/1global-organic-textiles-standard-1-min-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Items that are made with 95% organic ingredients will have the all-organic label<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GOTS&#8217;s vision is for organic textiles to become an important part of everyday life, enhancing the environment and people&#8217;s lives. GOTS-certified textiles must contain a minimum of 70% organic fibers. Chemicals such as dyes and auxiliaries used in the product must meet certain environmental and toxicity criteria. The attached accessories must also meet the ecological aspects. In addition, the wastewater treatment plant must comply with social criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Global Organic Textiles Standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (GOTS) is widely accepted in the retail sector. It is meant to represent the quality assurance for organic textiles. Products that meet GOTS standards are manufactured in factories with good working conditions and according to ILO guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; CLICK HERE: <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Oeko-tex 100 standards certification | Definitions and benefits&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:12350,&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14281427},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:9}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=VLOOKUP(R[0]C[-2];R207C13:R228C14;2;0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/en\/oeko-tex-100-standards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oeko-tex 100 standards<\/a> certification | Definitions and benefits<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>2. Important criteria for the global organic textiles standard<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The criteria for the <\/span><b>Global Organic Textiles Standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are based on the consensus of the founding organizations. The requirements include: Fiber manufacturing; Manufacturing and processing; Environmental regulations; Health safety; Quality of textile supply chain; Labeling and packaging; Humanitarian and social criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>2.1. Fiber manufacturing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GOTS wants organic textiles to become an important part of people&#8217;s lives. So, developing the purest materials is the first step towards this goal. The requirements of the fiber manufacturing criteria set out in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Organic Textile Standard <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic fibers must be cultivated and harvested according to international or national standards. GOTS will establish farming standards based on IFOAM Organics International.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain the ecosystem, the health of the soil, and the people involved in the farming process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only natural fertilizers and pesticides are used instead of chemicals. This is to protect farmers, wildlife, soil, and groundwater from dangerous chemicals and the adverse effects of long-term exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9214\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9214\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9214 size-full\" title=\"the global organic textile standard\" src=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-2-min.jpg\" alt=\"global organic textiles standard\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-2-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-2-min-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-2-min-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-2-min-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9214\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using fertilizers of natural origin in the production of organic fibers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>2.2. Manufacturing and processing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some requirements in the manufacturing and processing criteria of <\/span><b>Global Organic Textiles Standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify which fibers are organic and separate them from conventional fibers. This step reduces the possibility of fiber mixing during processing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dyes, auxiliaries, and treatment chemicals used in production and processing must be evaluated for toxicity, safety, and biodegradability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde, aromatic solvents, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and enzymes is prohibited during processing and production. They are hazardous to human health and the environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9215\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9215\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9215 size-full\" title=\"global organic textiles standard\" src=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-3-min.jpg\" alt=\"what is global organic textile standard\" width=\"800\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-3-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-3-min-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-3-min-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-3-min-18x7.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9215\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chlorine bleach should not be used to treat and process textiles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use oxygen bleach instead of chlorine bleach when handling textiles. Because oxygen bleach is more environmentally friendly, it is gentler on fibers and protects fabric colors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of azo dyes is prohibited because it releases carcinogenic compounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing and manufacturing facilities must maintain adequate records of chemical and energy use. In addition, regularly monitor water consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>2.3. Environmental regulations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Global Organic Textiles Standard&#8217;s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> environmental standards include the following provisions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For wet processing facilities, wastewater and sludge must be properly treated at a functional wastewater treatment plant. This is to prevent leakage into the environment. In addition, adequate records of chemical use, water consumption, energy, and wastewater treatment should be kept.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Input chemicals such as dyes, auxiliaries, and treatment chemicals must meet basic requirements for toxicity and degradability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use knitting oils that are free of heavy metals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9216\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9216\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9216 size-full\" title=\"what is global organic textile standard\" src=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-4-min.jpg\" alt=\"what is organic textiles\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-4-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-4-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-4-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-4-min-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9216\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Packaging materials or hang tags must be FSC or PEFC certified<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of azo dyes is prohibited during processing because it releases carcinogenic amino compounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastisol printing methods using phthalates or PVC and discharge printing using aromatic solvents are prohibited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There must be an environmental policy that includes objectives and implementation procedures to minimize waste in production and processing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product packaging materials after production should not contain PVC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>2.4. Health safety<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Global Organic Textile Standard<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, health and safety stipulate that raw materials or finished textile products must not contain any chemical residues. Some chemicals such as formaldehyde or phthalates cause nausea, and dizziness and greatly affect human health. In addition, finished products must not include nickel, chromium, or PVC fittings because these chemicals can cause asthma or allergies.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9217\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9217\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9217 size-full\" title=\"what is organic textiles\" src=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-5-min.jpg\" alt=\"global organic textiles standard\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-5-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-5-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-5-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-5-min-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nickel, chromium, and PVC are chemicals that affect humans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>2.5. Quality of textile supply chain<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The requirements in the textile supply chain quality of the <\/span><b>Global Organic Textiles Standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure color fastness, the finished product must be tested for light fastness, washing, and scrubbing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate the shrinkage value of the final product to meet GOTS guidelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber production facilities must be certified to international or national organic farming standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9218\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9218\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9218 size-full\" title=\"the global organic textile standard\" src=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-6-min.jpg\" alt=\"what is organic textiles\" width=\"800\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-6-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-6-min-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-6-min-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-6-min-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9218\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Requirements in the quality of the textile supply chain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, yarn manufacturers&#8217; certifiers must be internationally recognized according to ISO 65 and\/or IFOAM standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operators from post-harvest handling to garment production undergo annual on-site inspections. They also have to have a GOTS operation certificate applicable to textile production\/trading.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>2.6. Labeling and packaging<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding labeling and packaging, <\/span><b>Global Organic Textiles Standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stipulates that the packaging material should not contain PVC. If a business uses packaging paper or cardboard, it must be recyclable or certified by the appropriate global authorities. The certification bodies can be FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Forest Certification Scheme). In addition, the printing method must not include phthalates and PVC.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9219\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9219\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9219 size-full\" title=\"what is organic textiles\" src=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-7-min.jpg\" alt=\"the global organic textile standard\" width=\"800\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-7-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-7-min-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-7-min-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-7-min-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9219\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Requirements in labeling and packaging criteria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>2.7. Humanitarian and social criteria<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The humanitarian and social criteria in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Organic Textile Standard<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are maintained throughout the entire production process of the finished product. This is to ensure the product is of the highest quality and produced most responsibly. This criterion includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers are employed according to the main standards of the International Labor Organization (ILO).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure working in safe and hygienic conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9220\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9220\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9220 size-full\" title=\"the global organic textile standard\" src=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-8-min.jpg\" alt=\"global organic textiles standard\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-8-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-8-min-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-8-min-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-8-min-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9220\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hygiene is one of the requirements of humanitarian and social criteria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees must be provided with a fixed minimum wage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees should not be overworked or treated harshly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no discrimination of any kind among employees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child labor is not allowed in GOTS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; CLICK FOR MORE: <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Textile labelling regulations US, UK, Canada and in Germany&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:12350,&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14281427},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:9}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=VLOOKUP(R[0]C[-2];R207C13:R228C14;2;0)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/en\/textile-labelling-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Textile labelling regulations<\/a> US, UK, Canada and in Germany<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>3. How to check GOTS-certified clothing?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Products that are <\/span><b>Global Organic Textiles Standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certified will have the certification logo. Alternatively, you can check the GOTS public database in case you want to check the authenticity of the GOTS label on a particular product. This database includes a list of manufacturers and products certified by GOTS.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9221\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9221\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9221 size-full\" title=\"global organic textiles standard\" src=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-9-min.jpg\" alt=\"what is global organic textile standard\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-9-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-9-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-9-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-9-min-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Select the product category on the website to check the details on the GOTS logo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>4. Who needs GOTS certification?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All steps in the supply chain during production must be certified by <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Organic Textile Standard<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition, anyone trading in GOTS-qualified goods with a turnover of more than 5,000 Euros a year must be GOTS certified. Some of the operations certified by GOTS include cotton trimming machines, knitting machines, spinning machines, knitting machines, weaving machines, wool carding machines, wet processors, importers, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9222\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9222\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9222 size-full\" title=\"what is global organic textile standard\" src=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-10-min.jpg\" alt=\"what is organic textiles\" width=\"800\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-10-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-10-min-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-10-min-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dugarco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/global-organic-textiles-standard-10-min-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9222\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some subjects need to obtain GOTS certification<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The harmful effects of some chemicals tend to increase in today&#8217;s world. So the demand for <\/span><\/i><b><i>Global Organic Textiles Standard<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for organic fibers in particular and garments, in general, is very necessary. Hope the article can help you have more useful knowledge about this standard. Please contact <\/span><\/i><b><i>Dugarco<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have any questions that need answers!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Contact information:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Address:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 59 \u0110\u1ee9c Giang, \u0110\u1ee9c Giang, Long Bi\u00ean, HN<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Phone: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">024 3655 7930<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Email:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dugarco@mayducgiang.com.vn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Website:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/dugarco.com\/en\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; RELATED POSTS: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/en\/organic-content-standard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Organic Content Standard or OCS | Information in detail<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dugarco.com\/en\/fabric-testing-standards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>6 methods of fabric testing standards and the impact<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS certificate) is the world&#8217;s leading textile standard, including ecological environment and social justice criteria. 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