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Can I use the GOTS logo?

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Can I use the GOTS logo?

The GOTS organisation now permits the voluntary and limited use of the GOTS logo by suppliers of GOTS Additives. The use of the logo is subject to the payment of an Additives Annual Fee and is strictly limited to off-product publicity material detailed under section 3.4 of the Labelling Guide.

What brands are GOTS certified?

40 companies achieved GOTS certification in 2019

  • Knitter: Roshan Trading Inc.
  • Cotton gins: King-Mesa Gin; Mesa Farmers Cooperative Inc.; West Gin LLC, Woolam Gin.
  • Manufacturers: Avocado Green Brands LLC; BAC Distributing Inc.

What does GOTS certified stand for?

the Global Organic Textile Standard
The aim of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is to define requirements to ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labeling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.

What is the difference between OEKO-TEX and GOTS?

So, The Difference? GOTS is a global certification that covers “organic” textiles while OEKO-TEX covers “organic and non organic” textiles. Both have strict testing standards in place.

Are you allowed to label GOTS goods or mention GOTS in your advertising?

FLOWCHART ADVERTISING Engaged in repacking / relabelling / printing/cutting/ any other processing Do you sell to other retailers or other businesses also? GOTS is a registered trademark – making a false or misleading claim regarding GOTS is a trademark infringement and will be dealt with accordingly.

How do you label organic cotton?

Choose woven labels, the background colour will be full and the labels feel soft. Organic cotton is a natural material and printing the background with full coverage is not possible. For printed labels we advise to only print the logo and leave the background unprinted, in the off-white material.

How do you check if a company is GOTS certified?

To receive appropriate proof of the certified status of a company (e.g. as a potential supplier of GOTS certified products) check the copy of the Scope Certificate, available on the company’s database entry. If this is not available, the company should always be asked to provide its GOTS Scope Certificate.

Is GOTS certified legit?

The aim of the GOTS certification It verifies the harvesting of the raw materials and manufacturing processes. This organic standard guarantees environmentally and socially responsible products to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.

Is all organic cotton GOTS certified?

Only textile products that contain a minimum of 70% organic fibers can become GOTS certified. All chemical inputs such as dyestuffs and auxiliaries used must meet certain environmental and toxicological criteria.

What is a GOTS product?

Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) is a term for software and hardware government products that are ready to use and which were created and are owned by a government agency. Typically GOTS products are developed by the technical staff of the government agency for which it is created.

Is GOTS certified good?

GOTS isn’t intended as a mark of luxury or quality, but improvements in manufacture and supply chain mean GOTS-certified clothes are usually far superior to their fast fashion counterparts. The care that has gone into the fabric is palpable: you can literally feel higher quality material between your fingertips.

What is the difference between GOTS and OCS?

The two certification objects are different: OCS certification is the use of non-food products produced with approved organic raw materials. GOTS is limited to textiles made from organic natural fibers.

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