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22.03.2024

GOTS applauds European Parliament’s vote on Green Claims Directive

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) applauds the European Parliament's vote to ban unverified 'green' product labels by enforcing stricter rules to back green claims and labels. By obligating companies to submit evidence about environmental marketing claims – including advertising and labelling products as ‘biodegradable’, ‘less polluting’, ‘water saving’, or having ‘bio-based content’ – consumers will be able to make better informed decisions about the sustainability of their purchases.

Consumers need protection from greenwashing and false claims about a product’s environmental impact. GOTS provides rules and tools for fostering responsible business practices and to support businesses to comply with domestic and international laws and beyond. The current GOTS Version 7.0 includes rigorous criteria for the protection of human, employment and social rights, as well as the environment and climate. By being certified to GOTS 7.0 and selling GOTS-labelled goods, companies are demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and human rights.

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) applauds the European Parliament's vote to ban unverified 'green' product labels by enforcing stricter rules to back green claims and labels. By obligating companies to submit evidence about environmental marketing claims – including advertising and labelling products as ‘biodegradable’, ‘less polluting’, ‘water saving’, or having ‘bio-based content’ – consumers will be able to make better informed decisions about the sustainability of their purchases.

Consumers need protection from greenwashing and false claims about a product’s environmental impact. GOTS provides rules and tools for fostering responsible business practices and to support businesses to comply with domestic and international laws and beyond. The current GOTS Version 7.0 includes rigorous criteria for the protection of human, employment and social rights, as well as the environment and climate. By being certified to GOTS 7.0 and selling GOTS-labelled goods, companies are demonstrating their commitment to sustainability and human rights.

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GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)

11.12.2023

GOTS Pilot Project for Small Operators to attain Certification

In an initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility to certification for small operator groups within the organic textile value chain, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is pleased to introduce its ongoing Controlled Supply Chain Scheme Pilot Project. The project, launched in 2022, was strategically developed to overcome the obstacles that often deter small-scale operators from pursuing GOTS certification.

Recognising that administrative complexities and financial burdens can impede these operators, the controlled supply chain scheme (CSCS) system was developed to mitigate these challenges. The supply chain requires an internal control and audit system, and small-scale operations benefit from a streamlined ‘group’ certification process, which reduces costs and eases administrative barriers.

In an initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility to certification for small operator groups within the organic textile value chain, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is pleased to introduce its ongoing Controlled Supply Chain Scheme Pilot Project. The project, launched in 2022, was strategically developed to overcome the obstacles that often deter small-scale operators from pursuing GOTS certification.

Recognising that administrative complexities and financial burdens can impede these operators, the controlled supply chain scheme (CSCS) system was developed to mitigate these challenges. The supply chain requires an internal control and audit system, and small-scale operations benefit from a streamlined ‘group’ certification process, which reduces costs and eases administrative barriers.

Under the CSCS framework, a supply chain comprised of a minimum of eight and a maximum of thirty small-scale facilities, each with twenty or fewer workers, could be considered a single Certified Entity after a comprehensive risk assessment by their Certification Body (CB). SANKEI MERIYASU, a Japanese textile manufacturer, recently received GOTS certification through this project. SANKEI MERIYASU's success showcases the tangible impact of the CSCS system in empowering small-scale operators.

With the pilot due to be reviewed and evaluated next year, GOTS Managing Director Rahul Bhajekar is optimistic about the future of CSCS systems within GOTS. "The controlled supply chain scheme has the potential for substantial impact, empowering small operators in the organic textile supply chain and revolutionising GOTS certification. Our pilot project is proving that the scheme works as intended, overcoming barriers and expanding opportunities. We look forward to refining and validating the CSCS requirements, in hopes of implementing it fully for all markets in the future.”

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GOTS certification
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GOTS - Global Organic Textile Standard

06.10.2023

Release of GOTS Due Diligence Handbook

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), in cooperation with the Hague-based UpRights Foundation, launches the GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities. This landmark publication is a crucial step forward in the promotion of sustainability, human rights and ethical business conduct in the textile sector.

Clear Guidance for GOTS Certified Entities Based on Recognised International Standards
The GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities is based on the recognised international frameworks, including the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector (2018) and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). The Handbook offers GOTS Certified Entities clear guidance on integrating due diligence processes into their operations, thereby helping them to comply with domestic due diligence laws such as the German Supply Chain Law, French Vigilance Law, and upcoming EU legislation.

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), in cooperation with the Hague-based UpRights Foundation, launches the GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities. This landmark publication is a crucial step forward in the promotion of sustainability, human rights and ethical business conduct in the textile sector.

Clear Guidance for GOTS Certified Entities Based on Recognised International Standards
The GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities is based on the recognised international frameworks, including the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector (2018) and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). The Handbook offers GOTS Certified Entities clear guidance on integrating due diligence processes into their operations, thereby helping them to comply with domestic due diligence laws such as the German Supply Chain Law, French Vigilance Law, and upcoming EU legislation.

A Comprehensive Blueprint
The GOTS Due Diligence Handbook for Certified Entities was developed as a structured roadmap, leading Certified Entities through the process of establishing and refining their management systems. The emphasis of the Handbook is on a holistic due diligence approach, ensuring that GOTS-certified companies not only identify but also proactively prevent and effectively mitigate potential adverse impacts on human rights and the environment. The Handbook ensures that GOTS Certified Entities are equipped with the knowledge and tools to respond to potential challenges, transforming them into leaders in responsible business conduct within the textile sector. The GOTS 7.0 criteria, bolstered by this Handbook, paves the way for a more sustainable and socially conscious business approach in the textile sector.

OECD Standards Assessment
GOTS is currently undergoing the OECD Alignment Assessment, a three-stage process that will result in a reputable, independent evaluation of the GOTS Criteria's alignment with the OECD's due diligence guidance documents. The process includes a Standards Assessment, an Implementation Assessment and a Credibility Assessment. As GOTS enters the Standard Assessment phase, it effectively showcases its dedication to sustainable practices, in line with the comprehensive international framework for responsible garment and footwear supply chain laid out in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance. This process, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, began in July 2023 and is expected to be completed in January 2024.

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GOTS - Global Organic Textile Standard

09.08.2023

GOTS enters OECD Alignment Assessment Process

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) officially started the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Alignment Assessment process for GOTS' version 7.0. This involvement illustrates GOTS' ongoing efforts to align with the international framework for responsible garment and footwear supply chain due diligence.

An Assessment for Greater Impact
The OECD Alignment Assessment is a three-stage process that includes a Standards Assessment, an Implementation Assessment as well as a Credibility Assessment. As GOTS enters the Standard Assessment phase, it effectively showcases its dedication to sustainable practices, in line with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance. This process, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, began in July 2023 and is expected to complete in January 2024.

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) officially started the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Alignment Assessment process for GOTS' version 7.0. This involvement illustrates GOTS' ongoing efforts to align with the international framework for responsible garment and footwear supply chain due diligence.

An Assessment for Greater Impact
The OECD Alignment Assessment is a three-stage process that includes a Standards Assessment, an Implementation Assessment as well as a Credibility Assessment. As GOTS enters the Standard Assessment phase, it effectively showcases its dedication to sustainable practices, in line with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance. This process, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, began in July 2023 and is expected to complete in January 2024.

The Role of the Due Diligence Criteria
The GOTS Due Diligence Criteria provide a framework for companies to proactively address potential or existing risks to human rights and the environment. This initiative lies at the core of GOTS' role as a trendsetter, paving the way for responsible business practices that will shape the future. Ruslan Alyamkin, Responsible for Standard Development and Implementation (Social Responsibility) at GOTS, emphasised the transformative power of these criteria: "The Due Diligence Criteria are not just guidelines, they are a powerful tool for real change. They empower companies to make informed and ethical decisions, helping to shape a textile industry that respects human rights and cares for our planet".

Emerging Regulatory Requirements: Navigating Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Obligations
As global legislation increasingly emphasises respect for human rights in business operations, GOTS remains a support tool for companies navigating this evolving landscape. Legislation such as Germany's Supply Chain Act (LkSG), France's Vigilance Act, Norway's Transparency Act, the Dutch Child Labour Due Diligence Act, and the UK Modern Slavery Act underscores the crucial need for rigorous due diligence in assessing business impacts on human rights and the environment. Moreover, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence (CSDDD), which signals the imminent consideration of mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence.

With the recent version of GOTS Version 7.0, textile companies gain access to a six-step due diligence process, enabling them to identify, assess, and mitigate adverse impacts throughout their supply chains. This positions GOTS as a tool in showcasing compliance with due diligence obligations outlined in the draft EU CSDDD as well as in national laws.

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Global Organic Textile Standard

15.03.2023

GOTS Version 7.0 released

The Global Organic Textile Standard is pleased to announce the release of GOTS Version 7.0, which features an expanded scope of environmental and social criteria while maintaining a standard that is practicable for industrial production and appropriate for a wide range of products. During the regular year-long revision process, international stakeholders with expertise in organic production, textile processing, textile chemistry, human rights and social criteria, as well as representatives from industry, NGOs and civil society organisations, contributed to the new Version 7.0 through multiple consultation rounds. Final decisions were made by the multistakeholder GOTS Standard Revision Committee.

The Global Organic Textile Standard is pleased to announce the release of GOTS Version 7.0, which features an expanded scope of environmental and social criteria while maintaining a standard that is practicable for industrial production and appropriate for a wide range of products. During the regular year-long revision process, international stakeholders with expertise in organic production, textile processing, textile chemistry, human rights and social criteria, as well as representatives from industry, NGOs and civil society organisations, contributed to the new Version 7.0 through multiple consultation rounds. Final decisions were made by the multistakeholder GOTS Standard Revision Committee.

GOTS Version 7.0 provides a comprehensive solution for companies who want to produce organic textiles ensuring compliance with environmental and human rights due diligence along the entire supply chain, from field to finished product. With full traceability from origin to destination, GOTS certification provides an efficient means of verifying genuine sustainability efforts. GOTS 7.0 introduces new requirements to conduct risk-based due diligence of Certified Entities’ own operations and their supply chains based on the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the OECD guidelines. The Social Criteria section was substantially revised to include a broader human rights-focused approach. GOTS 7.0 now allows recycled organic fibres as additional materials. Key requirements, such as certified organic fibre content, a general ban on toxic and harmful chemicals such as PFAS, conventional cotton and virgin polyester restrictions, and social compliance management, are maintained in GOTS Version 7.0.

Some of the changes in Version 7.0 include:

  • GOTS and the Manual for the Implementation of GOTS were restructured, and sections were grouped to reflect the standard’s scope.
  • New due diligence criteria ensures that Certified Entities address their actual and potential negative impacts on human rights and the environment.
  • GOTS Environmental Criteria, Product Stewardship, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements will also apply to the subcontractors of chemical formulators.
  • Criteria for the incoming organic material have been made stricter.
  • Quinoline is included among the prohibited substances and some existing restrictions have been made tighter such as of “aniline, free”, residue limit is decreased to 20 mg/kg from 100 mk/kg.
  • GOTS 7.0 reduces the permissible quantity of recycled synthetic (polymer) fibres in its certified products, taking into account the disadvantages associated with recycled synthetics, such as microplastics and poor quality.
  • In the pursuit of circularity, GOTS will allow use of recycled GOTS Goods waste as an additional fibre in its certified products.
  • GOTS Human Rights and Social Criteria will now require Certified Entities to respect internationally recognised human rights protocols, including the International Bill of Human Rights and other international human rights treaties.
  • Criteria concerning Discrimination, Violence and Harassment were revised to make them more comprehensive and include the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Violence and Harassment Convention (C190).
  • Certified Entities are now required to develop a plan to cover the living wage gap.
  • GOTS Occupational Health and Safety criteria were revised to consider best international practices and recommendations from the ILO.

For more information, see the following documents:

Weitere Informationen:
GOTS Global Organic Textile Standard
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GOTS

01.11.2022

GOTS raises requirements for certified gins

To further advance the system, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is significantly raising the requirements for GOTS-certified gins, to ensure transparent and traceable processing for organic textiles from field to finished product:

To further advance the system, the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is significantly raising the requirements for GOTS-certified gins, to ensure transparent and traceable processing for organic textiles from field to finished product:

  1. GOTS is introducing a compulsory farm-gin registry for all farms and farm groups whose certified raw material enters the GOTS system, including information on farm yields. The registry will be implemented progressively, starting in India.
  2. Raw cotton is not allowed to travel more than 500 km from the farm to the certified gin. The shorter trade chain protects vulnerable points and optimises the process for buyers.  
  3. Increase of unannounced audits of gins where there is a high perception of risk.

These new requirements are added to the numerous checks and balances which are already performed throughout every processing stage. Seed cotton entering the GOTS supply chain is tested for the presence of genetically modified organisms according to the applicable ISO protocol. GOTS-approved Certification Bodies (CBs) include further testing (such as pesticide residue) and are fully authorised to reject material that does not meet GOTS requirements. Additionally, before certification bodies issue a Transaction Certificate (TC), GOTS requires that a thorough assessment takes place, including a plausibility check in the form of volume reconciliation.

To strengthen integrity and traceability, GOTS also stipulates that the Farm TC number appears on the first GOTS TC at the ginning plant, which is the first step for cotton in the GOTS supply chain. The TC must state the origin for raw material, including region, state, and province. This effectively traces material back to the field and adds another layer of accountability to GOTS-certified fibre. It also supports all buyers in their purchasing decisions.

GOTS is not only improving its own system but also coordinating efforts with other key players to support the integrity of organic textiles. As GOTS provides certification of first processing stages to Textile Exchange's Organic Content Standard (OCS), GOTS and TE discussed new requirements for OCS while they were being developed. GOTS supports these requirements as they provide a dual protection shield for materials entering the GOTS or OCS supply chains, at the same time maintaining necessary data privacy. The new requirements will help increase traceability and transparency throughout the organic textile sector which are among the main objectives of GOTS. There are no changes necessary to the requirements of GOTS regarding any of the new OCS rules.

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The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

15.06.2022

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol von Siegelklarheit anerkannt

Das U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol ist von Siegelklarheit, einer Initiative der deutschen Bundesregierung, als Standard für nachhaltige Baumwolle anerkannt worden. Siegelklarheit hilft den Verbrauchern, Umwelt- und Sozialsiegel besser zu verstehen und möchte zu nachhaltigeren Kaufentscheidungen beitragen. Das U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol hat den Prüfprozess von Siegelklarheit erfolgreich durchlaufen. Damit können die Mitglieder des Bündnis für nachhaltige Textilien das Trust Protocol als weiteren Standard nutzen, um ihren Anteil an nachhaltiger Baumwolle zu berechnen.

Das Bündnis für nachhaltige Textilien wurde im Oktober 2014 mit dem Ziel gegründet, die sozialen und ökologischen Standards in den globalen Textil-Lieferketten zu verbessern. Das Textilbündnis orientiert sich bei seiner Arbeit an den OECD-Leitlinien zur Sorgfaltspflicht sowie an internationalen Abkommen und Richtlinien, die die Grundsätze der sozialen, ökologischen und wirtschaftlichen Nachhaltigkeit sowie den Rahmen für CSR Aktivitäten definieren.

Das U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol ist von Siegelklarheit, einer Initiative der deutschen Bundesregierung, als Standard für nachhaltige Baumwolle anerkannt worden. Siegelklarheit hilft den Verbrauchern, Umwelt- und Sozialsiegel besser zu verstehen und möchte zu nachhaltigeren Kaufentscheidungen beitragen. Das U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol hat den Prüfprozess von Siegelklarheit erfolgreich durchlaufen. Damit können die Mitglieder des Bündnis für nachhaltige Textilien das Trust Protocol als weiteren Standard nutzen, um ihren Anteil an nachhaltiger Baumwolle zu berechnen.

Das Bündnis für nachhaltige Textilien wurde im Oktober 2014 mit dem Ziel gegründet, die sozialen und ökologischen Standards in den globalen Textil-Lieferketten zu verbessern. Das Textilbündnis orientiert sich bei seiner Arbeit an den OECD-Leitlinien zur Sorgfaltspflicht sowie an internationalen Abkommen und Richtlinien, die die Grundsätze der sozialen, ökologischen und wirtschaftlichen Nachhaltigkeit sowie den Rahmen für CSR Aktivitäten definieren.

Das Bündnis für nachhaltige Textilien hat einen Implementierungsrahmen und ein Reporting-Format für unternehmerische Sorgfaltspflicht entwickelt. Im Rahmen dieses Formats geben die Mitgliedsunternehmen auch an, wie viel Baumwolle sie beziehen und wie viel davon nachhaltige oder biologische Baumwolle ist, die nach anerkannten Standards zertifiziert ist. Dazu gehören neben dem U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol der Better Cotton Standard, der australische myBMP-Standard, Cotton made in Africa, Fairtrade Cotton und CottonConnect. Für den Einkauf von Bio-Baumwolle gelten folgende Standards: der Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), der Standard des Internationalen Verband der Naturtextilwirtschaft (NATURTEXTIL IVN), der Organic Content Standard (OCS) von Textile Exchange, der bioRe Social & Environmental Standard sowie alle Bio-Standards der IFOAM Family of Standards.

Das Trust Protocol ist die einzige Initiative, die quantifizierbare und überprüfbare Ziele und Messungen bietet und eine kontinuierliche Verbesserung in sechs wichtigen Nachhaltigkeitsmetriken vorantreibt: Landnutzung, Bodenkohlenstoff, Wasserverbrauch, Bodenerosion, Treibhausgasemissionen und Energieeffizienz. Es ist auch die erste nachhaltige Baumwollfaser der Welt, die ihren Mitgliedern mit der Protocol Consumption Management Solution Transparenz in der Lieferkette auf Artikelebene bietet.

09.05.2022

GOTS releases 2021 annual report detailing record growth and increased interest

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) announces the release of its 2021 Annual Report. Even with the continued constraints of COVID-19, 2021 was a year of significant developments for GOTS. An increased interest in sustainability in the textile industry led to greater awareness of GOTS certification from businesses as well as consumers.

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) announces the release of its 2021 Annual Report. Even with the continued constraints of COVID-19, 2021 was a year of significant developments for GOTS. An increased interest in sustainability in the textile industry led to greater awareness of GOTS certification from businesses as well as consumers.

The 31-page report details the record growth experienced in 2021, which included an increase of 19 percent in GOTS certified facilities around the world, with Certification Bodies (CBs) reporting 12.338 facilities in 79 countries (+11 percent). Three new GOTS-approved Certification Bodies brought the total to 18, nine of which have chemical input approval in their scopes. The additional CBs are helping meet an ever-increasing demand for certification. The rise in certifications also allowed GOTS to expand internally, adding Representatives as well as colleagues with expertise in Standard Development and Implementation, Quality Assurance, Communication, and IT. GOTS representatives worldwide offered training and education to thousands of participants, including businesses, governmental representatives, certification bodies, and other stakeholders. Visits to the GOTS website jumped 43 percent from 2020 and GOTS’s following on social media expanded significantly, gaining 57 percent across platforms.

“Despite ongoing difficulties and uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, decision-makers continue to pursue their sustainability goals and value GOTS as a tool to accomplish them. We will continue to strive toward our vision of a future in which organic textiles are a significant part of everyday life, enhancing people’s lives and the environment,” says GOTS Managing Director Claudia Kersten.

Additional highlights covered in the report include chronicling the implementation of the most recent update to the standard document, GOTS version 6.0, and the release of ‘Conditions for the Use of GOTS Signs (CUGS)’, which outlines the rules for using the GOTS logo and labeling and updates to GOTS Scope and Transaction Certification policies which are a crucial part of the certification process.

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Global Organic Textile Standard

25.11.2021

INNATEX mit neuer Tagfolge, Sonderveranstaltung und Comeback der DESIGN DISCOVERIES

  • 49. internationale Fachmesse für Green Fashion findet im Januar 2022 statt

Die Winterausgabe der INNATEX ist zurück: Vom 21. bis 23. Januar 2022 findet die 49. internationale Fachmesse für nachhaltige Textilien im Messecenter Rhein-Main in Hofheim-Wallau bei Frankfurt statt. Diesmal öffnet die Order-Plattform die Türen erstmals schon am Freitag. Über 200 Labels, sowie relevante Initiativen und Standardgeber haben sich bislang zur Teilnahme angemeldet.

„Die neue Tagfolge haben wir in enger Rücksprache mit den Aussteller:innen beschlossen“, so Alexander Hitzel, Projektleiter der veranstaltenden MUVEO GmbH. „Wir knüpfen damit direkt an die Frankfurter Fashion Week an, die zuvor in derselben Woche im benachbarten Frankfurt stattfindet. Mit einer Preview-Night am Donnerstagabend wollen wir die Branche abholen und den Übergang zur Ordermesse INNATEX einläuten. Der Netzwerkgedanke schwingt mit.“

  • 49. internationale Fachmesse für Green Fashion findet im Januar 2022 statt

Die Winterausgabe der INNATEX ist zurück: Vom 21. bis 23. Januar 2022 findet die 49. internationale Fachmesse für nachhaltige Textilien im Messecenter Rhein-Main in Hofheim-Wallau bei Frankfurt statt. Diesmal öffnet die Order-Plattform die Türen erstmals schon am Freitag. Über 200 Labels, sowie relevante Initiativen und Standardgeber haben sich bislang zur Teilnahme angemeldet.

„Die neue Tagfolge haben wir in enger Rücksprache mit den Aussteller:innen beschlossen“, so Alexander Hitzel, Projektleiter der veranstaltenden MUVEO GmbH. „Wir knüpfen damit direkt an die Frankfurter Fashion Week an, die zuvor in derselben Woche im benachbarten Frankfurt stattfindet. Mit einer Preview-Night am Donnerstagabend wollen wir die Branche abholen und den Übergang zur Ordermesse INNATEX einläuten. Der Netzwerkgedanke schwingt mit.“

Neben der Preview-Night präsentiert die INNATEX weitere neue Konzepte, darunter die Community Area und eine neue Kooperation mit der Agentur Fairmodels. In der Community Area werden Initiativen aus dem Green-Fashion-Kontext sich Fragen des Publikums stellen. Für die Aktion „Ask me anything“ können Interessierte vorab online einen zehnminütigen Slot buchen.

„Fortschritt entsteht durch Diskurs“, sagt Hitzel. „Wir verstehen die INNATEX als familiäre Community, die bewusst nur auf nachhaltige Aspekte hin kuratiert und sonst auf keinen Fall diskriminiert. Unterschiedlichste Geschmäcker, Perspektiven, Generationen, Nationalitäten kommen unter dem Dach des Messecenters zusammen. Das betrifft nicht nur die sehr unterschiedlichen Labels untereinander. Initiativen sowie Standardgeber vertreten noch mal eine weitere Seite des Spektrums und bringen viel Wissen mit.“

Zu den Expert:innen in der Community Area gehören: der Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Fairtrade Deutschland, der Verein Femnet mit einer großen Kampagne, das Start-Up Circular Flow und der Schirmherr der INNATEX, der Internationale Verband für Naturtextilen (IVN).

Auch Neuaussteller:innen haben sich viele angemeldet, darunter das Label Rifò aus Italien, das sich dem Prinzip von Circular Fashion verschreibt. Grenz/gang aus dem Allgäu verwendet Materialien wie Loden und Merinowolle und setzt unter anderem auf die Werte bio, lokal und fair. Die italienische Marke Native Shoes nutzt Algen als Rohstoff und will bis 2023 rein zirkulär funktionieren.

„Um das Angebotsspektrum weiter auszubauen, sucht die INNATEX immer wieder nach neuen Brands mit innovativen Ideen. Wir verstehen uns aber nicht als reine Innovationsmesse“, erläutert Hitzel. „Klassische Naturtextilien und deren über Jahre ausgefeilten Produktionsmethoden haben absolut ihre Berechtigung und bereichern das Angebot der INNATEX seit ihrer Gründung. Bei uns kann man voneinander lernen, sich inspirieren und neue Impulse zulassen.“

Auch deswegen, so Hitzel, freue man sich auf das Comeback der DESIGN DISCOVERIES, die in der Pandemie-Phase bisher aussetzen mussten. Hinter dem Projekt steckt die Motivation, junge Labels zu unterstützen und ihnen beim Einstieg in den Markt zu helfen. Wer sich bewerben will, kann eine Mail an service@innatex.de schicken und erhält den Link zum Bewerbungsformular. Bewerbungsfrist ist der 17. Dezember 2021.

 

19.11.2021

GOTS appoints Protection Officer North America

Travis Wells, JD, MBA, has been appointed as GOTS Protection Officer North America. In this newly created position, he will be identifying and advising companies that are making unsubstantiated claims regarding GOTS signage.

An increasing number of companies are eager to use GOTS certified materials and want to make claims regarding GOTS content on their finished products. However, the correct use of the trademarked logo is strictly regulated in CUGS 3.1. – The conditions for the use of GOTS signs. A GOTS claim on finished products guarantees the consumer that every single step in the textile processing supply chain was certified. As soon as one stage in the supply chain is not certified, a company may not label or mention GOTS on their final product.

Travis Wells, JD, MBA, has been appointed as GOTS Protection Officer North America. In this newly created position, he will be identifying and advising companies that are making unsubstantiated claims regarding GOTS signage.

An increasing number of companies are eager to use GOTS certified materials and want to make claims regarding GOTS content on their finished products. However, the correct use of the trademarked logo is strictly regulated in CUGS 3.1. – The conditions for the use of GOTS signs. A GOTS claim on finished products guarantees the consumer that every single step in the textile processing supply chain was certified. As soon as one stage in the supply chain is not certified, a company may not label or mention GOTS on their final product.

As a Sustainable Supply Chain Director, Travis has more than 20 years of experience advising fashion and apparel-related businesses on sustainable sourcing, product development and manufacturing in domestic and global markets. He earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Studies from Vassar College, his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) in Corporate Law from George Washington University Law School and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Global Sustainability and Finance from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University.