The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) relaunched a new-and-improved website this past week which includes a database of approximately 1,500 companies, and a total of 2,811 facilities---a 40% increase since 2008--in 55 countries, certified to the organic apparel and textile standard in 2009 alone. GOTS certification ensures that consumers are purchasing certified organic products; the comprehensive list allows companies to develop organic fiber supply chains--from field to final product--with ease.
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