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Tier 2 — TrustedGlobal
Global Organic Textile Standard
The strictest, most widely-recognised standard for organic textiles. Covers the full supply chain from organic fibre to finished garment, with environmental AND social criteria.
Official siteWhat it guarantees
- ●≥70% certified-organic natural fibre (the 'organic' grade requires ≥95%).
- ●Restricted dyes, no chlorine bleach, no formaldehyde, no banned heavy metals.
- ●Wastewater treatment requirements.
- ●Social standards based on ILO core conventions (no child labour, no forced labour, fair wages, safe workplace).
- ●Annual on-site inspection by IOAS-accredited certifier.
What it does NOT
- ○Doesn't cover non-textile components (zips, buttons, prints) beyond the chemical-restriction list.
Inspection
Annual on-site, IOAS-accredited
Residue testing
Required for finished products
Established
2002
Body type
Non-governmental organisation
Scope
Textile
Trust tier
Private body with government oversight, holding to standards stricter than the regional baseline.