Global Responsible Textile Standard
v1.0 · current · published 2026-06
353 requirements in the product view, of 370 held for this standard. Scheme profile
- 2.7.7Prohibition of Intermediate Claims
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: prohibition of intermediate claims
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.12; 13·No CMF area
- 22Synthetic Microplastics Polymers
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: banned polymers in products
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.48·Ecosystem Health
- 23.aIn-can preservatives in chemical Inputs
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.48·Human Health
- 3.1.1Fibre Content Definition
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: fibre types allowed in goods
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.13·No CMF area
- 3.1.2Minimum Responsible Fibre Content≥ 90 %
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: responsible fibre content in goods
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.13·Ecosystem Health
- 3.1.3Limit on Certified Organic Fibres≤ 70 %
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: percentage of certified organic fibres
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.13·No CMF area
- 3.1.4Limit on Additional Fibre Materials
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: additional fibre materials in product composition
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.13·Ecosystem Health
- 3.2.1Specification of Low-Impact Fibres
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: types of low-impact fibres for textiles
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.13·No CMF area
- 3.2.2Allowed Fibre Blending
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.13·Ecosystem Health
- 3.2.3Table of Allowed and Prohibited Additional Fibres
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.13·Ecosystem Health
- 3.3.1Accessories - Residue Limit Values Compliance
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: material compliance with residue limits
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.13·Human Health
- 4.1.1Due Diligence Management Process
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: implementation of ethical business practices
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.15·Social Health & Equity
- 4.1.1Establish and maintain internal audit system
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: documented internal audit processes
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·No CMF area
- 4.1.10Guidance and Interpretations Follow-up
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: guidance and interpretations from handbook
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·No CMF area
- 4.1.2Due Diligence Management Process - Risk Assessment
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: risk assessment for certified entities
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.15·No CMF area
- 4.1.2Internal Auditor Competence and Independence
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: independence and competence of internal auditors
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·No CMF area
- 4.1.3Continuous Due Diligence Implementation
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: continuous improvement through due diligence
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.15·Social Health & Equity
- 4.1.4Policy on Responsible Business Conduct
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: responsible business conduct commitments
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.15·Social Health & Equity
- 4.1.5Management System Strengthening
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: management system strengthening for due diligence
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.15·No CMF area
- 4.1.6Information Management System
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: retaining accurate due diligence data
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.15·No CMF area
- 4.1.7Oversight and Responsibility Assignment
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: management and board responsibilities
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.15·No CMF area
- 4.1.8Support and Resources Allocation
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: entity's commitment to ethical operations
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·No CMF area
- 4.1.9Risk Identification and Prioritization
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: potential risks in activities and supply chain
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·Social Health & Equity
- 4.2.1Chemical Inputs Usage
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: chemicals allowed for GRTS goods
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·Human Health
- 4.2.1.1Documentation Retention for Compliance
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: approval letters and safety data sheets
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·Human Health
- 4.2.1.2Documentation Availability for Inspection
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: documentation readiness for review
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·No CMF area
- 4.2.2Textile Processing Criteria Compliance
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: criteria for textile processing
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·No CMF area
- 4.2.2.1Spinning Process Chemical Inputs
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: acceptable chemical inputs for spinning process
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·Human Health
- 4.2.2.1.bParaffin Product Residual Oil Content Limit≤ 0.5 %
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: residual oil content limit for paraffin products
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·Human Health
- 4.2.2.1.cSynthetic Fibres Dissolution Prohibition
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·Ecosystem Health
- 4.2.2.1.d.iPVA Controlled Use and Recycling≥ 50 %
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: PVA fibre recovery rates
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.16·Circular Economy
- 4.2.2.1.d.iiUse only GOTS-approved PVA chemicals
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Human Health
- 4.2.2.1.d.iiiReuse recovered PVA within the process without limitation
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: reuse of recovered polyvinyl alcohol
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Circular Economy
- 4.2.2.2.aAllowed sizing agents include starch and natural substances
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: allowed sizing agents in product formulation
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Ecosystem Health
- 4.2.2.2.bLimit synthetic sizes to 25% of total sizing
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: synthetic sizes as a percentage of total
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Ecosystem Health
- 4.2.2.2.b.cRecycled synthetic sizes may be used without limitation> 80 %
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: recycled synthetic sizing materials
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Circular Economy
- 4.2.2.3.aAllowed non-woven manufacturing processing
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: allowed non-woven production methods
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·No CMF area
- 4.2.2.5 A4Dyes and pigments containing heavy metals
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: prohibition on heavy metal use
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.18; 19·Human Health
- 4.2.2.5.AAmmonia treatment prohibited except in closed system with recycling rate of 99%≥ 99 %
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: ammonia treatment conditions and recycling requirements
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Ecosystem Health
- 4.2.2.5.B.1Use oxygen-based inputs for bleaching
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: oxygen-based inputs for bleaching
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Ecosystem Health
- 4.2.2.5.B.2Use catalysers with manganese residue limit of 1000 mg/kg
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: manganese content in catalysers
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Human Health
- 4.2.2.5.B.3Approved Certification Body may grant exceptions for non-cotton fibre products
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: exceptions for non-functional oxygen bleaches
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Ecosystem Health
- 4.2.2.5.C.1Use auxiliaries meeting requirements in Sections 7.2.3 and 7.2.4 for boiling, kiering, was
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: auxiliaries used in textile processes
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Human Health
- 4.2.2.5.C.2Washing detergents shall not contain phosphates
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: phosphate content in washing detergents
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Ecosystem Health
- 4.2.2.5.E.1Use GMO-free enzymatic desizing inputs and auxiliaries meeting requirements in Sections 7.
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: GMO-free enzymatic desizing requirements
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Human Health
- 4.2.2.5.G.1Allow alkali for mercerisation of cotton in closed-loop system with recycling rate of 99%
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: alkali recycling in closed-loop system
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17·Circular Economy
- 4.2.2.5.G.2Allow ammonia for mercerisation of cotton in closed-loop system with recycling rate of 99%≥ 99 %
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: ammonia recycling during cotton mercerisation
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.17; 18·Ecosystem Health
- 4.2.2.5.H.1Allow optical brightening agents meeting criteria in Sections 4.2.2.6 and 4.2.2.7
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: optical brightening agent selection criteria
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.18·Human Health
- 4.2.2.5.I.1Allow mechanical/thermal pre-treatment methods and use of substances based on natural mate
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.18·Human Health
- 4.2.2.6 A1Natural and synthetic dyes, pigments, auxiliaries in printing
Klar Cite note, not the standard’s words: Addresses: dye and pigment requirements in printing
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Global Responsible Textile Standard·p.19·Human Health