GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is the strictest international label for organic textiles. It certifies the entire chain from cotton field to finished garment, including materials, chemicals and social conditions.
What GOTS certifies
- A minimum of 70% (label “made with organic”) or 95% (label “organic”) organic cotton.
- No synthetic pesticides, herbicides or GMOs in the field.
- Limited chemical inputs in dyeing and finishing.
- No child labour, no forced labour, a living wage.
- Water management and energy efficiency in production.
Why it matters for corporate clothing
For products in contact with the skin (T-shirts, underwear, towelling), GOTS is the safest choice. For your ESG reporting, it significantly reduces your Scope 3 emissions, and the social audit covers ESRS S2 reporting.
Brands with GOTS
Stanley Stella, Continental Clothing, Neutral and Native Spirit consistently supply GOTS-certified textiles. See our sustainable corporate clothing.
How to verify a GOTS claim
Ask for the transaction certificate with licence number. Verify it in the GOTS public database. Without a licence number, the claim cannot be verified.
