Sustainability

GOTS Certification

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.

The aim of the standard is to define requirements to ensure organic status of textiles; from the harvesting of raw materials, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing, through labelling that provides a credible assurance to the end consumer.

The GOTS certification is accepted in all major markets, giving certified goods the assurance of global adherence and standardization with their organic standards.

Social & Environmental Criteria

GOTS evaluates the processing and manufacturing of textiles on the basis of both, environmental and social criteria. This means assessing everything from the chemical inputs being used to the ethical treatment of workers. To become GOTS certified, it is mandatory to meet all of the criteria.

Supima® Cotton

SUPIMA® utilizes forensic science to test the natural fiber itself and verify its place of origin. To ensure this, SUPIMA® has partnered with Oritain, a global leader in forensic science.

Without clear knowledge of the origin of a product it is impossible to definitively talk about the product. The ability to authenticate cotton to its point of geographical origin enables an open dialogue about all relevant facts, including point of origin, sustainability, and social and economic responsibility aspects. Unlike other technologies that are dependent upon the addition of a tracer or marker.

How do I know if my products are made with Supima®?

Oritain uses a peer-reviewed methodology to analyze trace elements and isotopes to determine a products origin. These trace elements and isotopes, which are unique to their environments and regions are absorbed by the cotton fiber. By sampling the cotton over the entire producing region, Oritain has created an origin database that samples can be checked against. This is one way SUPIMA® Cotton has certified traceability.

OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Certified

Being OEKO-TEX certified provides us and our customers with the knowledge that our products are not made with harmful clothing, meaning no harmful chemicals that could hurt the environment or the consumer can be traced in our products. Our organic certifcations also deals with the sustainability of our products, but instead ensures our products are 100% organic. This certification checks the entirety of our supply chain and ensures our products are built in a truly sustainable and organic manner from the farming process all the way to the final labeling stage. Both certifications are important when producing high quality garments and therefore are important for us to have and share with our customers.