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GOTS — Global Organic Textile Standard

The leading standard for organic fibres — covering ecological and social criteria across the entire textile supply chain.

GOTSGOTSOrganic Textile
Focus
Organic Textiles
Ideal For
Textile supply chain
Framework
Ecological + social
Validity
Annual cycle
Organic textile production
GOTS
Organic Textiles
Product Certification

What is GOTS?

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria, backed by independent certification of the entire supply chain.

GOTS certification verifies the organic status of textiles — from harvesting through manufacturing to labelling. IQS supports textile organizations in achieving and maintaining GOTS certification.

  • Organic fibres — minimum 70% certified organic natural fibres.
  • Whole chain — from fibre to finished, labelled product.
  • Eco & social — environmental and social criteria combined.
Why It Matters

Benefits of GOTS

Certification that credibly proves the organic and responsible status of your textiles.

CREDIBILITY

Trusted organic claim

Independently verify your organic textile claims.

MARKETS

Access demand

Meet growing buyer and consumer demand for organic.

CHAIN

Full traceability

Demonstrate organic integrity across the supply chain.

ENVIRONMENT

Lower impact

Use environmentally responsible processing.

SOCIAL

Fair practices

Meet social criteria for workers.

IMPROVE

Maintain status

Sustain certification through annual audits.

Key Requirements

What GOTS involves

The core areas your organization will address with IQS support.

  • 1Organic fibre contentVerify certified organic fibre inputs.
  • 2Processing criteriaUse approved chemical inputs and processing.
  • 3Environmental managementControl wastewater and environmental impact.
  • 4Social criteriaMeet minimum social and labour requirements.
  • 5TraceabilityMaintain transaction certificates and records.
  • 6LabellingApply GOTS labelling correctly.
Who Needs It

Who benefits from GOTS

Spinners & Knitters
Weavers
Dyeing & Finishing
Garment Makers
Traders
Brands
The Pathway

How IQS supports your GOTS

A transparent, impartial route from first contact through to ongoing support.

01

Application & Scope

We define the certification scope, products and material flows to be covered.

02

Document & Input Review

We review your inputs, suppliers and transaction records against the standard.

03

On-Site Certification Audit

A qualified auditor verifies processing, segregation and record-keeping on site.

04

Certification & Renewal

Your scope certificate is issued, with annual audits to maintain certification.

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Ready for GOTS certification?

Talk to our team for a free, no-obligation discussion about GOTS — usually within one business day.