Global Standard seeks views on new sustainability textile standard
Known as the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), the new standard is set to broaden the scope of sustainable practices…
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
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GOTS 2024 certifications climb 5%, version 8.0 in progress
The year concluded with 15,441 GOTS-certified facilities in 87 countries, as verified by 26 GOTS-approved certification bodies, according to its…
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GOTS joins Make the Label Count to boost textile sustainability
Global Standard hopes to bring its considerable knowledge and leadership skills to the Make the Label Count coalition with a…
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ISEAL grant boosts GOTS auditor training in human rights due diligence
The ISEAL Innovations Fund is designed to establish an ongoing education framework for GOTS auditors and a training course on…
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Global apparel sector urged to consult on GOTS’ ‘next era’
Global Standard managing directors Claudia Kersten and Rahul Bhajekar explained “Global Standard is excited for the next era of GOTS…
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Global Standard’s GOTS makes it into US EPA Recommendations framework
EPA’s Recommendations have been established to assist federal buyers in identifying and acquiring products and services that are environmentally preferable.…
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GOTS auditor handbook aims to aid ethical practices in apparel sector
This new handbook was compiled by Global Standard, the organisation responsible for overseeing GOTS, in collaboration with the Hague-based UpRights…
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Textile industry urged to boost support for organic cotton growers
As part of September's #BehindTheSeams campaign, GOTS and OCA are highlighting the need to increase the supply of organic fibres…
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GOTS AI project for organic cotton detection deemed successful
GOTS explained this project addresses critical industry challenges by aiming to boost the availability of organic cotton while safeguarding fibre…
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Supply chain disruption warning on Intertek’s partial GOTS suspension
Intertek Testing Services' partial suspension from GOTS is due to alleged "serious lapses," however the certification body is keen to…
