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Families<br /> and kids

Families
and kids

Because your loved ones deserve
high standards.

From baby clothes to bedding and everyday essentials — understand what goes into the textiles your family uses every day.

Why This
Matters

Babies and children have thinner, more absorbent skin and spend all day swaddled in, sleeping on or chewing textiles.

1 in 3

textiles tested globally were found to contain hazardous substances

©Rovira & Domingo, 2019

What we don't want to see in the textile industry
Toxic dyes
or finishes

Toxic dyes

or finishes

Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde

Heavy metals

Heavy
metals

Unfair labour standards

Unfair labour
standards

PFAS (forever chemicals)

PFAS (forever chemicals)

GOTS requires
Certified organic fibre content

Certified
organic fibre
content

Chemical restrictions

Chemical
restrictions

Third-party checks

Third-party
checks

Environmental criteria

Environmental
criteria

Social
criteria

Social

criteria

Find GOTS on essentials from crib to classroom

  • Baby clothes
  • Intimates
  • Blankets & bedding
  • Blankets & bedding
  • Mattresses
  • Kids clothing
  • Towels
  • Pajamas
  • Soft toys
  • School items
  • Pregnancy clothing
  • Backpacks
Find GOTS on essentials from crib to classroomFind GOTS on essentials from crib to classroom
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A GOTS Journey

Step 1
Field
Before organic fibres enter GOTS-certified textile processing, they must be certified according to an organic production standard recognised by GOTS and go through checks such as GMO and pesticide residue testing.
Field
Step 2
First processing stages
GOTS requires clear separation of organic and conventional fibres in storage. The organic fibres used must be certified according to an organic production standard recognised by GOTS and have the required supporting documentation.
First processing stages
Step 3
Spinning
Certified spinners must use GOTS-certified fibres and meet the GOTS requirements for documentation, quantity reconciliation, waste management and transport.
Spinning
Step 4
Weaving & Knitting
During weaving and knitting, yarn is turned into fabric. GOTS requires that only GOTS-certified yarns are processed. GOTS requirements prohibit heavy metals in machine oils.
Weaving & Knitting
Step 5
Wet processing
Only GOTS-approved chemicals are used during certified wet-processing. Furthermore GOTS requires certified facilities to have wastewater treatment plants.
Wet processing
Step 6
Manufacturing
Your GOTS-certified item is a true work of art. It has been cut, made and processed by skilled people. GOTS-certified production facilities must meet the applicable GOTS social criteria, including requirements on working conditions, non-discrimination, and the prohibition of child and forced labour.
Manufacturing
Step 7
Trading
GOTS certification sets environmental and social requirements for the certified processing, manufacturing and trading stages. Using the GOTS identification number on the label, you can identify the certified supplier in the public GOTS database.
Trading

Downloads

educational leaflet
 by Infantium Victoria
Download
GOTS

board game
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Recommendations
for parents

Look for a certification number (not just a logo)Docor Element
Look for a certification number (not just a logo)
Be cautious of
 claims like “natural” “eco” “green” or “conscious” without proof
Be cautious of
 claims like “natural” “eco” “green” or “conscious” without proof
Prioritize products used closest to skin
Prioritize products used closest to skin
Start with basics: underwear, sleepwear, bedding
Start with basics: underwear, sleepwear, bedding

Testimonials

"The arrival of a new baby often changes how we think about what we bring into our homes. Choosing organic is one small way to consider the next generation and the environment they’ll inherit."

— Lilah, Mom and Marketing at Mungo

As a trained horticultural engineer, I see how organic agriculture, biodiversity and soil health play a crucial role in carbon sequestration and, consequently, in protecting the global climate. 
As the father of two young boys, it is also important to me that they are not exposed to pesticides, herbicides, or similar substances.” 


— Vincent, Dad and Key Account Manager for Certified Organic Raw Materials

"Finding clothing and bedding for our child used to take a lot of research. Now I simply look for the GOTS label. It makes shopping for my family much easier."

— Sofia, Parent of three

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