Textile Exchange & GOTS Standards Certification

Textile Exchange and GOTS organisations drive industry transformation in preferred fibers, integrity and standards, and responsible supply networks.

As consumer awareness of sustainability grows, businesses of all sizes are taking action to drive positive change. Leading global brands are making public commitments and promoting innovation in the use of sustainable materials across their supply chains.

In response, suppliers and manufacturers are seeking to stand out in the global market through independent certification of their materials and sustainability claims.

To support this shift, Textile Exchange and GOTS have developed rigorous standards that help verify sustainability from raw material to finished product—giving both companies and consumers confidence in their claims.

What are the aims of Textile Exchange?

The goal of the Textile Exchange certifications is to drive sustainability both in the textile and non-textile industry and encourage the use of recycled, organic, or preferred materials in products to minimize the harm caused by its production.

What are the aims of GOTS?

To ensure the organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labelling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.

Is Intertek accredited to certify to Textile Exchange and GOTS Standards?

Intertek is an accredited certification body for GOTS and for the following Textile Exchange standards GRS, RCS, OCS and CCS, RAF (RWS, RMS, RAS), including supply chain companies for RDS with a secondary scope (i.e. all RDS sites after the slaughter site).

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Why choose Intertek for Textile Exchange and GOTS certification?

3rd Party Assurance: an independent partner to provide 3rd party certifications against Textile Exchange and GOTS standards
Network of global experts in the textile processing industry: environmental, social, and chemical management audits
Local experts in the countries where your suppliers are located, delivering consistently with precision, pace and passion on a global and local level
Process management and guidance throughout the entire certification life cycle through the web-based platform SourceClear providing you visibility into your certifications and supporting faster business transactions (Scope Certifications, Transaction Certifications)

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Partner with Intertek and gain confidence in your sustainable sourcing, brand and marketing claims. With the largest auditor network around the world in more than 100 countries, Intertek can support your organisation's ethical sourcing goals wherever you do business.

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