GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD – 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 GOTScertify 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 …?
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX ®
We are proud of the fact that the entire Cottover collection is certified with STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX ®. It may sound easy to” throw yourself” with names of certifications here and there, but since we don’ t want it to stop there we would like to explain what OEKO-TEX ® really means, so that you can gain knowledge and make conscious choices.
OEKO-TEX ® is the world’ s most well-known and independent label for textiles that have been tested for harmful chemicals. The certification enables us as a company, as well as you as a consumer, to make responsible decisions that protect our planet for the future. OEKO-TEX ® takes into account regulated substances such as azo dyes, formaldehyde and nickel, as well as chemicals that have not yet been regulated by law. Testing is carried out only by authorized and independent laboratories affiliated with the OEKO-TEX ® Association. The testing and certification process that OEKO-TEX ® standards are based on ensures maximum consumer safety.
In the industry, the certification is considered a guarantee for products complying with the EU chemicals legislation REACH at the very least.
OEKO-TEX ® makes sustainability easy and through our certification we want to make sustainable choices easy for you.
GLOBAL RECYCLING STANDARD
Guarantee for certified recycled material Textile Exchange’ s Global Recycled Standard( GRS) is an internationally recognized standard that sets requirements for the certification of recycled materials and third-party traceability of the supply chain. It sets new standards for the sustainable use of recycled materials in products and ensures that products bearing the GRS logo are made from recycled materials and meet high social, environmental and chemical criteria.
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