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FAIRTRADE GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD – GOTS

We could go on and on about Fairtrade. It’s that amazing, and we’re delighted about cultivation usually requires large amounts of water. In addition to water, large There are several certifications worth remembering, and especially worth ”Organic” means more than 95% organic raw materials, and ”Made with
the fact that Cottover is able to contribute. In short, Fairtrade is an international amounts of pesticides and fertilizers are required. As you can see, conventionally bearing in mind when consuming. GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is one Organic” more than 70%. The Cottover collection includes products with both
certification of raw materials grown in countries with widespread poverty. The grown cotton wears hard on both people and the environment. of them. GOTS is recognised as the world’s leading processing standard for labels.
certification means that the product is produced in accordance with high social, Cotton prices have fallen sharply on the world market in recent decades, and textiles made from certified organically produced raw materials. Conventional
economic, and environmental standards. But Fairtrade is so much more, always today the price of cotton is a third of what it was in 1980. As a result, farmers and textile processing often results in the release of toxic chemicals into the Products without toxic chemicals
protecting the people behind the products. workers are less able to support themselves and their families. But Fairtrade is environment, and textile processing often poses significant risks for those In addition to the cotton being organically grown without toxic pesticides,
Approximately one quarter of the world’s working population is employed making a difference, through the minimum prices and premiums we described working in production. We all live on the same planet, we share the same water GOTS requires products to be produced without toxic or harmful chemicals.
in agriculture, and it’s in this category that Fairtrade has its focus. Behind the earlier, among other things. The Fairtrade premium can be used to advantage to and air, and we need to look after each other. Not least the people who actually Such chemicals can, for example, be suspected hormone disruptors or disrupt
products we consume on a daily basis there are people who grow and produce invest in drip irrigation, which can save up to 30-70% of the water consumption. produce the textiles we consume. That’s why we’ve made the choice to GOTS- ecosystems and biodiversity. That’s not something we wish to be a part of.
goods such as coffee, bananas, wine and the cotton in the clothes we wear. Primarily, Fairtrade certified cotton is produced in India, where Cottover’s certify our Cottover collection. The fact that our decision facilitates conscious Through GOTS, we know that dyes and other additives are assessed against
Different criteria have been developed for farmers in cooperatives, employees on cotton comes from. Individual farmers cannot become Fairtrade certified, only choices is merely a bonus. strict criteria before they are approved for use. There are also requirements
plantations, and for different raw materials. All criteria focus on humans. cooperatives, and the cotton is usually grown in small family farms. In addition for the chemical content of the final product. GOTS protects both people
to the minimum price and premium, Fairtrade also has clear rules on the handling What are organic raw materials? and the environment, which is in line with our values. It is for the sake of
Fair conditions for all of chemicals and requires health promotion measures for everyone in the The organic nature of a natural raw material such as cotton means that it’s people and the environment that we all need to choose certified products.
All human beings have the right to fair conditions at work and in life. You, me cooperative. Fairtrade criteria also encourage long-term trading relationships been produced and certified according to specific organic farming standards.
and everyone else. An important part of Fairtrade’s work is to ensure that both that secure sales, and therefore income, over time. Organic cotton means that it is grown without any chemical pesticides or Full traceability and social requirements
farmers and employees can lift themselves out of poverty, and thereby improve artificial fertilizers that can be harmful to people and the environment. GOTS GOTS-certified products always use organic cotton and recycled
their working and living conditions. Helping people to help themselves. For people and the environment requires that at least 70% of the products contain certified organic raw polyester. Through its high demands on materials, quality, environmental
Is Fairtrade and organic the same thing? No, it is not, although they are often materials. Up to 30% may be other raw materials, but these must also meet the and social aspects for all parties involved in production, you can feel
By bringing farmers together in Fairtrade-certified cooperatives so that they can interlinked. Fairtrade’s main focus is poverty alleviation and working conditions - specific requirements. For example, in some Cottover products we use recycled assured that GOTS-labelled products are a good choice. In addition,
sell their cotton collectively, they gain access to a larger international market with which means the people behind the product. Several environmental requirements polyester to make the material stronger. GOTS has two levels of labelling where full traceability is guaranteed throughout the supply chain. Do we
the potential for increased sales. They also receive a minimum price for the raw must also be met, such as water efficiency and a ban on genetically modified need to point out that we are proud to be a part of GOTS…?
material, which acts as a safety net for the farmer when the world market price organisms (GMOs). Growing organically focuses on the environment, but is often
is low. better for the farmer as well, as it means less use of chemical pesticides.
A majority of Fairtrade-certified cotton farmers are also organically certified.
Today, millions of children work instead of going to school, because their The uniqueness of Fairtrade certification is that it ensures that farmers are
parents’ income is simply not enough to support their families. At the same time, actually paid better, which organic certification does not guarantee. Dual
we know that education is one of the most important factors in reducing poverty. certification - Fairtrade and organic - covers both aspects. All the cotton in
With higher incomes, children can actually go to school. Cottover’s collection is certified under both Fairtrade and GOTS, which means that STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX ®
it’s organic.
The sale of the raw material also generates a premium for the farmers,
which is often used to build schools. The premium can also be used for business Choose Fairtrade and make a difference We are proud of the fact that the entire Cottover collection is certified with have not yet been regulated by law. Testing is carried out only by authorized and
investments or community development projects, such as health care, education, If you ask yourself why you, as a consumer, should choose to buy Fairtrade, the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. It’s easy to name drop certifications here and independent laboratories affiliated with the OEKO-TEX® Association. The testing
improved infrastructure and conversion to organic farming. answer is that it’s a simple way for you to make a difference to another human there, but they are important in what they represent and we would like to explain and certification process that OEKO-TEX® standards are based on, ensures
being. By choosing Fairtrade-labelled products, you help to improve the working what OEKO-TEX® really means, so that you can gain knowledge and make maximum consumer safety.
The tough cotton industry and living conditions of those who grow and produce the goods you consume conscious choices.
The industry for cotton farmers is tough and millions of small-scale farmers in daily. In addition, you contribute to more children having the opportunity to go In the industry, the certification is considered a guarantee for products complying
countries with widespread poverty depend on cotton for their livelihood. to school instead of being forced to work. If you ask us, that sounds like a good OEKO-TEX® is the world’s most well-known and independent label for textiles with the EU chemicals legislation REACH at the very least.
The cotton flower grows on shrubs that thrive in dry climates, where there is thing for the future. that have been tested for harmful chemicals. The certification enables us as
a natural shortage of water, creating a catch 22 situation, as conventional cotton a company, as well as you as a consumer, to make responsible decisions that OEKO-TEX® makes sustainability easy and through our certification, we want to
protect our planet for the future. OEKO-TEX® takes into account regulated make sustainable choices easy for you.
substances such as azo dyes, formaldehyde and nickel, as well as chemicals that

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