GOTS — certification

WHAT IS GOTS AND WHAT DOES THE CERTIFICATION MEAN?

The Global Organic Textile Standard is the world's leading processing standard for

Textiles made from controlled organically produced raw materials with a natural fiber content of at least 70%. It includes strict environmental and social criteria for all companies along the textile supply chain. The aim of the standard is to establish a globally uniform, controllable, social and ecological standard that covers the entire textile production chain and makes it traceable. This means that every single step of the textile supply chain is verifiably and traceably certified on an ecological and social level.

GOTS STANDS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE PROCESSING OF ORGANIC COTTON

Organic cotton from controlled organic cultivation (kbA) is a protected term and refers to the cultivation of natural raw materials in accordance with the regulations of organic farming. Compliance with the requirements for organic cultivation is checked annually by independent certification bodies. The GOTS standard begins directly with the further processing of the picked organic cotton.

We also support GOTS in Conversion.

This is organic cotton from cotton fields that are currently undergoing conversion from conventional to organic farming. This supports farmers in the conversion process and increases the amount of organic cotton on the market in the long term.

The corresponding articles are provided with the special GOTS in Conversion seal.

ADVANTAGES OF ORGANIC COTTON OVER CONVENTIONAL COTTON

• Not genetically modifiedPromotion of organic farming and agricultureFree from chemical-synthetic pesticides – no artificial fertilizers

THE JOURNEY OF THE CLOTHING – THE TEXTILE SUPPLY CHAIN FROM THE COTTON FIELD TO THE GOTS CERTIFICATE

After the organic cotton has been picked, the processing begins. In the so-called ginning process, the cotton is cleaned and the kernels are separated from the cotton fibers.

GOTS ensures throughout the entire supply chain that Blutsgeschwister as a brand as well as every production facility and additionally every product is certified according to the GOTS guidelines – socially and ecologically.

The cotton fibers are now spun into raw yarn in the spinning mill.

In the next step, the cotton yarn is processed into fabrics in the knitting or weaving mill.

GOTS sets strict guidelines for the ecological compatibility of printing inks and chemicals used:

• Regulation of the use of chemicals during production. All chemical additives used, such as dyes and auxiliaries, must meet certain environmental and toxicological criteria

• Prohibition of dangerous additives such as heavy metals or solvents

Now things are getting colorful: In the so-called wet finishing process, the fabrics are further processed in dyeing and printing works.

GOTS also ensures social standards along the supply chain. This includes fair pay, safe working conditions and regulated working hours. We also ensure social aspects through our Fair Wear membership.

All the threads come together in the sewing room. Fabrics are cut, accessories such as buttons and zippers are processed, washing labels are sewn in, the finished dress is checked and prepared for shipping. Your favorite GOTS-certified dress is ready for sale. You will find the GOTS logo including our certification number on every certified item.