Why We Use GOTS Cotton Instead of Traditional Cotton?

GOTS cotton field with organic cotton bolls under blue sky

Our goal is to make housework more fun, and we also look closely at what our products are made of. This is why we have chosen GOTS-certified organic cotton as the material for our dishcloths. The purpose of GOTS is to certify the entire production cycle of a product, from the cultivation of the raw material to the final stage of the product. The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent third-party certification of the entire textile supply chain.

A textile product carrying the GOTS label must contain a minimum of 70% certified organic fibers. Organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, or GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) according to the principles of organic agriculture.

All suppliers and subcontractors must also be certified. In addition, the environmental requirements of the GOTS must be complied with, and each production team must work in accordance with the social requirements set by the GOTS. This means, among other things, that workers' rights are in place throughout the production chain - for those working on cotton plantations and for factory workers.

 

What does GOTS mean for our dishcloths?

  • The cotton is grown without the synthetic fertilizers and pesticides used in traditional cultivation.
  • The use of heavy metals, formaldehyde, and nanoparticles is completely banned, and the use of many other chemicals and substances in production is very limited.
  • The water used in production is always treated before being released into nature.
  • Our GOTS cotton dishcloths can be washed and used many times.
  • GOTS sets strict requirements concerning working and social conditions at all stages of the production cycle.
  • Technical quality parameters for colour fastness and shrinkage for finished goods are required. High quality products tend to last longer in use.

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