In 2019, GOTS, developed by the world's leading international standard setters, globally grew by 19% and has been certified as a solution provider in the field of sustainability. The number of GOTS certified facilities globally grew by 35%, from 5,760 to 7,765 located in 70 countries. This huge leap forward was seen in both, production and consuming regions. In 2019, the biggest improvement was recorded in Netherland, Bangladesh, Spain, and Turkey subsequently.
“The enormous growth shows that GOTS successfully serves as sustainable solution from certified organic fiber to finished product. With more and more GOTS certified operations and products we altogether substantially contribute to sustainable development” said in a statement Claudia Kersten, GOTS Managing Director based on the %19 growth rate mentioned above.
Number of GOTS Certified Entrepreneurs Have Risen By 61 Percent in Turkey
Turkey has proven once more its' commitment to ecology and social responsibility initiatives in 2019 and GOTS Certified businesses have risen by 61 per cent that helps Turkey to have a place in the fourth space globally. The seminar, which was organized regionally initially in 2019, contributed to the formation of a consistent and at the same time efficient communication between the industry representatives and GOTS. Sustainable development for growth, in parallel with the rest of the world was also affected Turkey.
Number of GOTS Certified Companies:
India: 2411
Bangladesh: 1194
Turkey: 858
Germany: 565
China: 448
Italy: 444
Portugal: 301
Pakistan: 276
USA: 147
UK: 75
About GOTS: GOTS is the stringent voluntary global standard for the entire post-harvest processing (including spinning, knitting, weaving, dyeing and manufacturing) of apparel and home textiles made with certified organic fiber (such as organic cotton and organic wool), and includes both environmental and social criteria. Key provisions include a ban on the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), highly hazardous chemicals (such as azo dyes and formaldehyde), and child labor, while requiring strong social compliance management systems and strict waste water treatment practices. GOTS was developed by leading international standard setters - Organic Trade Association (U.S.), Japan Organic Cotton Association, International Association Natural Textile Industry (Germany), and Soil Association (UK) to define globally recognized requirements that ensure the organic status of textiles, from field to finished product.
