Flora Scarf from 100% Organic Cotton Scarf, GOTS Certified
LiliRayEpic has produced a limited edition Scarf collection made with 100% Organic Cotton ,GOTS Certified. But what is GOTS and why we prefer to use GOTS as an environmental certificate for this product.
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
Textile processing results in the often inadequately treated discharge of toxic chemicals into the air and water, as well as hazardous workplace situations.
GOTS prohibits the use of the kinds of chemicals commonly used in textile processing that can cause cancer, birth defects and other serious illnesses.
When using organically produced materials, farm workers and the environment are protected.
When there are no harmful residues in the end product, consumers are protected.
Organic is a system of production with national standards for environmental
protection and animal welfare. Organic raw materials include organic cotton, silk, flax (linen), and wool.
As most natural fibers organic cotton fabric has health benefits that cannot be ignored. Organic cotton fabric provides a moderate UV protection and has antibacterial properties making it ideal for clothing and even medical use.
Only textile products made from at least 70 percent (label grade “made with organic”) or 95 percent (label grade "organic") certified organic raw materials can become GOTS certified.
From the harvesting of raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing to labelling, GOTS provides credible assurances to the end consumer and minimises your environmental footprint.
Workers are not exposed to toxic chemicals when working with GOTS-certified inputs and practices. In addition, the GOTS social criteria are based on the International Labor Organization (ILO) key conventions which include a ban on child and forced labor and include provisions such as having systems in place to prove they are addressing social concerns, such as grievances.