Question 1

What is GOTS certification for towels?

Accepted Answer

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is the world's leading processing standard for organic fibre textiles. A GOTS-certified terry towel is made from certified organic cotton, processed without harmful chemicals, and audited across the entire supply chain from farm to finished product. It is the most recognised certification for organic textile imports in the US, EU, and UK.

Question 2

What does Oeko-Tex Standard 100 mean for textiles?

Accepted Answer

Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certifies that every component of a textile product — fibres, dyes, finishes, and accessories — has been tested for harmful substances and found to be harmless to human health. Every certified article carries a unique certificate number that can be verified at the Oeko-Tex website. This certification is mandatory for many European and US retail buyers.

Question 3

How do I verify a manufacturer's GOTS certificate?

Accepted Answer

You can verify any GOTS certificate at the official GOTS public database at global-standard.org. Enter the supplier name or certificate number to confirm the current status, scope, and validity of the certificate. Always verify independently — never rely solely on a certificate copy provided by the supplier.

Question 4

Do I need a certified supplier for selling towels in the USA?

Accepted Answer

If you are marketing towels as "organic" in the USA, your supplier must hold GOTS or equivalent organic certification. For conventional cotton towels, there is no federal certification requirement, but major US retailers and hospitality chains increasingly require Oeko-Tex Standard 100 as a baseline. GOTS certification opens access to premium organic retail and wholesale channels.

Question 5

What is AQL 2.5 in textile inspection?

Accepted Answer

AQL 2.5 (Acceptance Quality Limit 2.5) is the internationally recognised quality inspection standard for textile shipments. It means that during pre-shipment inspection, a statistically calculated sample of units is checked, and the shipment is accepted only if no more than 2.5% of sampled units have major defects. AQL 2.5 is applied under ISO 2859-1 sampling tables — for example, a 10,000-piece shipment would require inspection of 200 pieces, with acceptance only if 10 or fewer major defects are found. It is the standard specification used by global hotel chains, retailers, and hospitality procurement teams for textile quality control.

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Our Quality Control Process

Step 1: Raw Material Inspection

Step 2: In-Process QC

Step 3: Finished Goods Inspection

Step 4: Third-Party Audits

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