GOTS News
Global Standard gGmbH Launches Second Public Consultation for GRTS Draft 2 for the Textile Industry (1–30 April 2026)
31 March 2026
Stuttgart, Germany -
Global Standard gGmbH is pleased to announce the release of Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) for its second public consultation. The consultation will be open from 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026, inviting stakeholders across the textile and ap…
GOTS Version 8.0 released: Advanced supply chain accountability, from fibre to finished product
02 March 2026
Global Standard is pleased to announce the release of GOTS Version 8.0, the latest update to the world's leading processing standard for organic textiles. The updated Standard strengthens requirements for air emissions and waste management, as well as criteria for product safety. It introduces new…
Meet Global Standard at Intertextile Spring Edition 2026 in Shanghai
27 February 2026
Meet Global Standard at Intertextile Spring Edition 2026 in Shanghai
Global Standard is pleased to participate in the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics–Spring Edition 2026. As the first major textile trade show of the year in China, the event, organized by Messe Frankfurt, will be he…
Meet Global Standard at VIATT 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City
12 February 2026
Meet Global Standard at VIATT 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City
Global Standard will participate in the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) 2026, organized by Messe Frankfurt, the first textile trade show in the APAC region this year. Global Sta…
EU Bioeconomy Strategy: Organic Textiles, Bioeconomy in Action
10 September 2025
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27 November 2025
EU Bioeconomy Strategy: Organic Textiles, Bioeconomy in Action
Stuttgart, Germany -
The EU Commission released its new EU Bioeconomy Strategy on November 27, 2025, which outlines a competitive and sustainable European economy based on a clear dev…