Fashion and textiles organic certification

Certification helps businesses demonstrate their commitment to organic integrity, responsible sourcing, and high environmental standards.

Organic cotton handkerchiefs with the Soil Association Organic and GOTS symbols on pack

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

Soil Association Certification certifies to GOTS, the leading organisation to ensure globally consistent requirements across the entire supply chain. GOTS certification is designed to ensure that textiles meet the highest organic and ethical standards, helping consumers make informed choices.

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Our impact

10%
growth in sales for organic textiles businesses
Organic Market Report, 2026
3,833
businesses organically certified in food, health, beauty and textiles
2024/2025 annual report
77%
of consumers say that key elements of GOTS certification are important to them
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Learn more about organic certification

Find out all you need to know about certification for fashion and textiles.

Benefits of certification

Find out why organic fashion and textiles businesses choose Soil Association Certification - how we can help with organic certification for your business and what the benefits are.

How to apply

Everything you need to know about applying for organic textiles certification, including countries which are eligible for certification, and timescales.

Resources

Guidance and tools to support fashion and textile businesses with certification, due diligence and compliance.

Inspection and audit guidance

Guidance on renewing your Soil Association licence and preparing for inspection, including timelines, what to expect and how to prepare.

Costs and fees

Find out how much certification costs, including application, inspection and annual licence fees for certification to Soil Association organic standards.

Here to support you every step of the way

Business support

Support for your organic business, including certification, guidance on importing and exporting, sourcing and supply chain support, and the ability to connect your products and services with other organic businesses.
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Promoting organic

Access a wealth of resources to help you tell the organic story. Learn how to use the organic symbol, and what you can say when marketing organic. We provide free marketing materials that clients can use online, in deliveries and at point of sale.
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Trade and consumer trends

Organic Market Report

Who buys organic, what do they buy, and how is the market performing? Download our free digital report to access current data-backed retail trends. Gain insight into organic farming, beauty and textiles, and read our predictions for the year ahead.
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Contact us

Have a question about organic certification? Speak to a member of our fashion and textiles certification team.

The GOTS Earth Positive collection was where we saw the most growth as a business. I have therefore put the future of my business firmly behind GOTS certification as it is the most comprehensive for delivering on our promises for people and planet.

Mariusz Stochaj Founder, Continental Clothing Company

How organic fashion supports people and planet

Organic fashion

The textiles industry is the world's second most polluting. Organic clothing is made from materials grown without synthetic pesticides or GM seeds, with workers' rights protected throughout the supply chain. Find out how to make more sustainable choices.
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Organic cotton

Organic cotton is grown without hazardous pesticides or GM seeds, uses less water, helps farmers grow other crops for food security and combats climate change. Find out why organic cotton is better and what to look for when you buy.
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Understanding organic experience days

Build a strong practical understanding of organic principles and see them brought to life on a working farm. Join us at Yeo Valley Organic Farm to learn the tools to communicate the benefits of organic and answer common questions.

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