What is GOTS?
GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD (GOTS)
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent third-party certification of the entire textile supply chain. This standard also sets limitations on other fibers that can be blended with organic fibers.
The website provides information on the standard, including an overview of the standard, certification process, and a list of certified companies. The GOTS standards are also available to the public on their website, you can find the standard and the regulations to download them from the website under the "Downloads" section. Additionally, you can access the standard through the International Association Natural Textile Industry (IANATI) which is the global textile certification organization that manages the GOTS certification program.
What is OCS?
ORGANIC CONTENT STANDARD (OCS)
The Organic Content Standard (OCS) is a certification for non-food goods that confirms the organic material presence in the final product. It also follows the supply chain from its source to the final product.
On the Textile Exchange website, you will find more information about the standard, certification process, and a list of certified companies, as well as the standard and regulations to download them under the "Downloads" section.
What is GRS?
Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a product certification program that verifies the content of recycled materials in a final product. The standard is managed by the Textile Exchange, a global non-profit organization that works to promote sustainable practices in the textile industry.
On the website, you can find information about the standard, including an overview of the standard, certification process, and a list of certified companies. You can also download the standard, regulations and application forms from the website under "Downloads" section. Additionally, you can contact Textile Exchange directly for more information and assistance with certification.
What is RCS?
Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)
Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) is a global product certification program that verifies claims of recycled content in a product. It is managed by Textile Exchange, a global non-profit organization that works to promote sustainable practices in the textile industry. The RCS standard applies to a wide range of products, including textiles, paper, and plastics. It is a performance-based standard that verifies the recycled content of a product and the environmental and social criteria of the recycling process.
On the website, you can find information about the standard, including an overview of the standard, certification process, and a list of certified companies. You can also download the standard, regulations and application forms from the website under "Downloads" section. Additionally, you can contact Textile Exchange directly for more information and assistance with certification.
The RCS standard includes strict requirements for the traceability and verification of recycled content and also includes environmental and social criteria such as the prohibition of hazardous chemicals and protection of workers' rights. Companies or brands that wish to use the RCS logo on their products must first be certified by a recognized certification body. To obtain certification, the company must submit an application and provide detailed information about their supply chain, and the recycled content of their products must be verified through testing and inspections.