Fashion and textiles certification

Meet growing consumer demand for transparency and trust. We certify to GOTS and GRTS, leading textile standards designed to support responsible manufacturing through robust environmental, social and supply chain requirements.

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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

GOTS-certified textiles combine organic fibres with rigorous environmental, social and animal welfare requirements, helping protect nature, support workers' rights and give consumers confidence in what they buy.
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Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS)

The Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) is a recognised scheme for textiles made with certified responsible fibres. It combines environmental, social and supply chain requirements into one certification.

Our vision is a world where all textiles are produced in accordance with the principles of health, ecology, fairness and care, to enhance people’s lives and the environment.

Global Organic Textiles Standard

Demand for sustainable textiles

Help customers find, choose and trust your brand by demonstrating your commitment to the issues that matter most to them.

10%
growth in sales for organic textiles businesses
Organic Market Report, 2026
70%
shoppers
say sustainability shapes their choices around clothes and textiles
YouGov Crunch, Sustainable Beauty Certifications, 2025
77%
of consumers say that key elements of GOTS certification are important to them
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Learn more about 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 to apply

Everything you need to know about applying for organic textiles certification.

Costs and fees

Find out how much certification costs, including application, inspection and annual licence fees.

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.

Support for your textiles business

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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GOTS labelling guide

Credible certification can fuel success. Make your GOTS certification work hard for your business with our guide to labelling, logos and digital promotion.

Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS)

Certify your fashion and textiles products to GRTS – the recognised standard for responsible fibres.
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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.

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

Updates and news

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Certification updates

Read the latest updates on changes to organic standards, certification requirements and policy that affect certified businesses.
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Have a question about organic certification? Speak to a member of our fashion and textiles certification team.

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