Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard recognises Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard v5.0 · certification_scheme · global. Recorded in 10 clauses of the source document, transcribed as written.
- Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard — the document doing the recognising
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) — the programme it names
- Global Organic Textile Standard — held here, 647 requirements read
The clauses that say so
- 4.1 · 4.1 Inventory and Assessment of Chemicals and Materials
- Standard named
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Level required
- Bronze
- Applies to
- Plant-based and animal-based materials
- Evidence tier
- binding
See the Cradle to Cradle Certified Biological Materials Assessment Methodology for additional information.
- 5.3 · 5.3 Increasing Demand: Incorporating Cycled and/or Renewable Content
- Standard named
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Level required
- Platinum
- Applies to
- Biological and biologically derived materials/renewable content
- Evidence tier
- binding
Not applicable for materials associated with deforestation and forest degradation per (EU) 2023/1115: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood.
- 7.3 · 7.3 Water & Soil Conservation
- Standard named
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Level required
- Gold
- Applies to
- Materials listed in Version 5.0 Certification Manual, table titled "Processes that are Typically High-Volume and Pollutant-Intense"
- Evidence tier
- binding
Processes of concern addressed: high volume & pollutant intense processes associated with crop production.
- 7.3 · 7.3 Water & Soil Conservation
- Standard named
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Level required
- Gold
- Applies to
- Materials listed in Version 5.0 Certification Manual, table titled "Processes that are Typically High-Volume and Pollutant-Intense"
- Evidence tier
- binding
Processes of concern addressed: high volume & pollutant intense processes associated with textile wet processing (including fiber and yarn stages)
- 8.2 · 8.2 Monitor and Verify Performance
- Standard named
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Level required
- Gold
- Applies to
- not recorded
- Evidence tier
- binding
Recognition does not include the farm stage. Recognized for addressing issues occurring during the production phases that are directly in scope for GOTS certification. Per GOTS "This Standard covers the processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, trading and distribution of all textiles made from at least 70% certified organic natural fibres. The final products may include, but are not limited to fibre products, yarns, fabrics, garments, fashion textile accessories (carried or worn), textile toys, home textiles, mattresses and bedding products as well as textile personal care products".
- 4.4 · Assessing Chemicals and Materials (Biological Materials Assessment Methodology)
- Standard named
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Level required
- Bronze
- Applies to
- Plant-based and animal-based materials
- Evidence tier
- binding
See the Cradle to Cradle Certified Biological Materials Assessment Methodology for additional information.
- 5.4/5.3 · Increasing Demand: Incorporating Cycled and/or Renewable Content
- Standard named
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Level required
- Gold
- Applies to
- Biological and biologically derived materials/renewable content
- Evidence tier
- binding
Not applicable for materials associated with deforestation and forest degradation per (EU) 2023/1115: cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood.
- 7.6 · Water & Soil Conservation
- Standard named
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Level required
- Silver or Gold
- Applies to
- Materials listed in the W&SS Key Materials reference document (see the resources page on C2CPII's website)
- Evidence tier
- binding
Processes of concern addressed: high volume & pollutant intense processes associated with crop production.
- 7.6 · Water & Soil Conservation
- Standard named
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Level required
- Silver or Gold
- Applies to
- Materials listed in the W&SS Key Materials reference document (see the resources page on C2CPII's website)
- Evidence tier
- binding
Processes of concern addressed: high volume & pollutant intense processes associated with textile wet processing (including fiber and yarn stages)
- 8.3 · Monitor and Verify Performance
- Standard named
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Level required
- Gold
- Applies to
- not recorded
- Evidence tier
- binding
Recognition does not include the farm stage. Recognized for addressing issues occurring during the production phases that are directly in scope for GOTS certification. Per GOTS "This Standard covers the processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, trading and distribution of all textiles made from at least 70% certified organic natural fibres. The final products may include, but are not limited to fibre products, yarns, fabrics, garments, fashion textile accessories (carried or worn), textile toys, home textiles, mattresses and bedding products as well as textile personal care products".
Where the walk lands: requirements held
| Clause | Name |
|---|---|
| clause not recorded | Requirements from part A apply |
| clause not recorded | Latex foam certification for mattresses |
| 1. Natural backing materials: | Natural backing material certification requirement |
| clause not recorded | Prohibition of polyurethane foams |
| 2.1.1 | Organic fibres approved for content claims must be certified 'organic' or 'organic in-conv |
| 2.1.2 | Organic fibre production must be certified by an accredited Certification Body |
| 2.1.2 | Certifier Accreditation for Organic Fibre Production |
| 2.1.3 | 'Organic in-conversion' fibres must be verifiable and traceable |
Read the full requirements register for Global Organic Textile Standard
Also recognised by Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard
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