The seal is awarded annually and GOTS-certified companies, such as us, are subject to regular audits based on a dual control system - consisting of on-site inspections at the company and analyses of residues in the textiles.

In order for a garment to receive the GOTS seal, it must consist of at least 70% natural fibers in organic/kbT quality and meet comprehensive social and ecological criteria in its production.

Social standards – These include:

• Employment is freely chosen – no forced labour
• Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
• No child labor
• Setting a minimum wage
• No excessive working hours
• No harassment and no violence
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Ecological standards – These include:

• Testing of all chemical additives
• Ban on azo dyes
• Prohibition of problematic additives such as toxic heavy metals
• PVC-free packaging material
• Requirements for wet processing plants regarding the use of chemicals and the treatment of waste water

→ To the entire catalogue of criteria