Join us for an informative session on the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) — the leading worldwide certification for organic textiles. This webinar will highlight the significance of GOTS certification and the value it brings to your organisation across environmental, social, and commercial dimensions.
GOTS certification ensures integrity throughout the entire supply chain, from organic fibre production and processing to manufacturing, packaging, labelling, export, import, and distribution. Its dual purpose is to uphold globally recognised requirements for organic textile status and to provide consumers with a trusted, transparent certification system.
We’ll explore how GOTS:
- Validates organic claims with rigorous standards
- Promotes sustainable environmental practices
- Strengthens social responsibility and animal welfare
- Enhances brand trust and consumer confidence
Webinar Agenda
Introduction to GOTS Standards
An overview of the GOTS framework, its objectives, and global impact.
Chain of Custody & Certification Process
A step-by-step guide to how products maintain their certified status from farm to finished product.
Audit Requirements - Learn about GOTS’s strict environmental and social criteria, including:
Prohibited use of toxic chemicals
- Mandatory wastewater treatment
- Energy and water conservation practices
- Compliance with key ILO standards: no forced or child labour, safe and hygienic working conditions, fair wages, and reasonable working hours
Marketing Claims & Labelling - Understand how to use GOTS certification to support organic labelling and navigate different types of organic textile claims.
Live Q&A - Your opportunity to ask questions and get expert insights on certification and implementation.
Who should attend?
Sustainability teams, compliance teams, ESG, procurement, product development, etc at brands, retailers, suppliers, innovators, manufacturers and education partners.
- UKFT Members: Free of charge
- Non-Members: Fee to attend
ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY 101 SERIES
To go alongside its Sustainability 101 Series, the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) is hosting a programme of webinars focused on sustainability topics such as standards, Green Claims, Greenwashing and Due Diligence. This is part of UKFT’s goal to simplify the journey towards sustainability and help companies make the right choices by providing unbiased, industry-specific guidance.
Note: This webinar can be watched back on demand. UKFT members can email sustainability@ukft.org to register for free.
