GOTS is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification o

Core values

- **Human Rights and Social Criteria**: GOTS 7.0 sets explicit criteria for prohibiting various forms of forced labor and promotes respect for human rights across the value chain, aligning with the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance[5].
- **Environmental Impact**: The standard contributes to reducing negative environmental impacts, such as GHG emissions during raw material processing, material production, and the reduction of water contamination through textile processing[2].
- **Sustainability and Community Well-being**: GOTS aims to reduce and manage the negative impacts of textile production on society and the environment, which improves the quality of life for communities involved in the textile supply chain[2].