GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD - ECOLOGICAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
ALL PRODUCTS IN COTTOVER ’ S RANGE ARE CERTIFIED BY GOTS . THE COTTON IS ALWAYS ORGANIC AND FAIRTRADE . THE POLYESTER USED IS ALWAYS RECYCLED AND ALL GOODS ARE SHIPPED TO SWEDEN BY BOAT . COTTOVER , A SAFE CHOICE FOR YOU !
GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD - ECOLOGICAL & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Let ’ s talk about GOTS
There are several certifications worth remembering , and especially worth bearing in mind when consuming . GOTS ( Global Organic Textile Standard ) is one of them . GOTS is recognised as the world ’ s leading processing standard for textiles made from certified organically produced raw materials . Conventional textile processing often results in the release of toxic chemicals into the environment , and textile processing often poses significant risks for those working in production . We all live on the same planet , we share the same water and air and we need to look after each other . Not least the people who actually produce the textiles we consume . That ’ s why we ’ ve made the choice to GOTS-certify our Cottover collection . The fact that our decision facilitates conscious choices is merely a bonus .
What are organic raw materials ?
The organic nature of a natural raw material such as cotton means that it ’ s been produced and certified according to specific organic farming standards . Organic cotton means that it is grown without any chemical pesticides or artificial fertilizers that can be harmful to people and the environment . GOTS requires that at least seventy percent of the products contain certified organic raw materials . Up to thirty percent may be other raw materials , but these must also meet the specific requirements . For example , in some Cottover products we use recycled polyester to make the material stronger . GOTS has two levels of labelling where ” Organic ” means more than ninety-five percent organic raw materials , and ” Made with Organic ” more than seventy percent . The Cottover collection includes products with both labels .
Products without toxic chemicals
In addition to the cotton being organically grown without toxic pesticides , GOTS requires products to be produced without toxic or harmful chemicals . Such chemicals can , for example , be suspected hormone disruptors or disrupt ecosystems and biodiversity . That ’ s not something we wish to be a part of . Through GOTS , we know that dyes and other additives are assessed against strict criteria before they are approved for use . There are also requirements for the chemical content of the final product . GOTS protects both people and the environment , which is in line with our values . It is for the sake of people and the environment that we all need to choose certified products .
Full traceability and social requirements
GOTS-certified products always use organic cotton and recycled polyester . Through its high demands on materials , quality , environmental and social aspects for all parties involved in production , you can feel assured that GOTS-labelled products are a good choice . In addition , full traceability is guaranteed throughout the supply chain . Do we need to point out that we are proud to be a part of GOTS …?
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