We manufacture products in accordance with GOTS guidelines and show you
why this is absolutely fantastic and in keeping with the times.

GOTS-certified products are made from organic fibres that are cultivated according to the principles of organic farming. In relation to our products, this means that the cotton is cultivated without the use of synthetic pesticides, insecticides, herbicides or genetic engineering.

GOTS-certified products are produced responsibly. The social criteria of this standard are based on the norms of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and the standards of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). GOTS contains binding social criteria: prohibition of child labour, safe workplace, living wages, working time regulations, prohibition of discrimination.

GOTS-certified products are environmentally friendly. When processing organically produced fibres, it is important to clearly separate them from conventional materials so that organic products remain clearly recognisable. Strict guidelines apply to the use of dyes and other additives: they may only be used if they are harmless in terms of toxicity and biodegradability. Certain problematic additives are strictly prohibited.

GOTS-certified products are traceable and transparent from field to finished product. It is a holistic standard that sets clear and strict requirements for the entire textile supply chain. This makes it possible to trace the path of every GOTS-certified product – from the cultivation of the raw fibre to the finished textile. The process begins in the field, continues through spinning, weaving or knitting, and continues with wet finishing, garment manufacturing, packaging and labelling before the organic textile reaches the market. In order for a product to carry the GOTS label, all companies involved along the supply chain must be certified.

GOTS production is certified by independent experts. The control system is based on independent certification bodies accredited by GOTS. These bodies inspect the participating companies directly on site and certify them. In this way, the certification system ensures that the integrity of GOTS-certified textiles is maintained. The audits take place annually at the companies' premises. CHARLE and the upstream narrow fabric weaving mill are inspected by Ecocert.

GOTS is a premium standard for organic textiles and socially responsible production. At CHARLE, quality is more than just a claim – it is the foundation of our daily work. We develop and manufacture our plastic-free elastic and non-elastic tapes with great care. As a manufacturer of sustainable narrow textiles, we place particular emphasis on reliable product properties, safe materials and transparent processes. Our management systems in accordance with GOTS 7.0 help us to consciously live by these standards and continuously develop them further. You can find our Code of Conduct here.