Why should anyone care about GOTS certified cotton?

What does it mean to be a sustainable brand today? Does ‘Organic Cotton’ really cut it. And is there a way to know if the cotton you’re child is wearing is really truly organic? Thats where GOTS Certification comes in.

GOTS stands for the Global Organic Textile Standard. It is internationally recognized as the world's leading processing standard for textiles made from organic fibres. Simply put, the GOTS certification that verifies a product's integrity across the entire textile supply chain, from the cotton seed that is planted, to the harvesting process to the stitched clothes, GOTS verifies that only the highest processing standards are employed across these touchpoint.

But the million dollar question is - WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? Let me explain.

1. It starts right from the seeds - GOTS certified organic cotton must be grown without toxic synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified seeds (GMOs). 

2. Moving on to the processing phase, it strictly bans the use of hazardous chemicals commonly found in conventional dyeing and processing, such as toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde, and harmful azo dyes. This is as important for soil and water health as it is for your kiddos.

3. A GOTS certified garment can only be processed at a facility that has a functional wastewater treatment plant to process and clean water used in wet-processing stages.

4. Finally, GOTS ensures that the people who craft your clothes are treated well. They work in safe working conditions, are paid fair wages and there is not forced or child labour.

All this means that you can be rest assured that your kids’ skin in protected as our clothes are free from harmful, irritating or health-disrupting chemical residues. You can also be assured that you are supporting a supply chain where workers receive fair wages and work in safe, dignified conditions and your purchase contributes positively to the environment.

After all, as adults, we are only safeguarding earth’s environment and value systems for the future generations. By choosing Ikimono, you are not just buying a piece of clothing; you are endorsing and actively participating in the shift toward a safer, cleaner, and fairer fashion industry for India and the world.