GOTS hits 3000+ As Organic Production Increases

Last month GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) released it's 2012 annual report and the great news that over 3000 textile facilities were implementing its standards representing an 11% increase over 2011.  The European market alone grew it's membership by 20%.  GOTS attributes the great strides it is making to eco-conscious consumers.  Herbert Ladwig, GOTS' managing director described the increase in organic textile production as a "pull effect" based on consumer demand for ecologically and socially responsibly processed textiles forcing companies to seek more sustainable supply chains.  To read more on the great work of GOTS read their report at GOTS 2012 Annual Report.  To learn more about other textile and agricultural certifications visit Eco-Living In Style's Environmental Certifications page.