A GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified apparel factory is a manufacturing facility that has been assessed and certified by an independent third-party organization as meeting the stringent criteria set forth by the GOTS. This certification ensures that the entire production process of textiles, including processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, trading, and distribution, meets specific environmental and social criteria.
To be GOTS certified, a factory must adhere to requirements such as the use of organic fibers, restrictions on the use of toxic chemicals in processing, compliance with fair labor practices including safe working conditions and fair wages, and implementation of environmentally responsible practices such as waste water treatment and energy efficiency.
In essence, GOTS certification assures consumers that the apparel or textile products produced in the certified factory are made with organic materials and have been manufactured in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.
