38%
Source: McKinsey & Company, FASHION ON CLIMATE. To calculate its carbon footprint, Solo uses the GHG Protocol methodology
The GOTS label (Global Organic Textile Standard) is the global benchmark for organic textiles, managed by the independent organisation Global Standard gGmbH. It ensures that a garment is made from fibres sourced from organic farming and that every stage, from spinning to production, meets strict environmental and social criteria.
A GOTS-certified product contains at least 70% organic fibres, contains no harmful substances, and is produced in compliance with International Labour Organization conventions. This label covers processing, dyeing, and finishing, and requires regular audits conducted by accredited certification bodies. Traceability is maintained throughout the entire supply chain. If…Learn more
Administered by Textile Exchange, the GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certification is an international label that ensures the presence of recycled materials in a textile product and their traceability throughout the manufacturing process. It applies to all products containing at least 20% recycled fibres, including polyester, cotton, wool, or other materials. To display the GRS label on a product, it must contain a minimum of 50% recycled material.
The GRS label is not limited to composition: it also covers social, environmental, and chemical production standards. Certified factories must comply with strict criteria regarding waste management, water treatment, safe chemical use, and respect…Learn more
The OCS 100 (Organic Content Standard 100) certification is administered by Textile Exchange, an international non-profit organisation promoting sustainable transformation in the textile industry. It applies to non-food products made of at least 95 % organic fibres.
It ensures full traceability of organic cotton from harvest to final garment, through documentary tracking verified by independent bodies. The system is based on the Chain of Custody standard, which guarantees material integrity at every stage of production. Unlike GOTS certification, OCS 100 does not cover social or environmental aspects, but focuses on verifying the actual organic fibre content. This makes it a complementary,…Learn more
The OCS Blended (Organic Content Standard) certification is administered by Textile Exchange, an international non-profit organisation promoting sustainable transformation in the textile industry. It applies to products containing between 5 % and 94 % organic fibres. OCS Blended verifies the presence and traceability of organic cotton throughout the supply chain using a rigorous tracking system called Chain of Custody.
This standard covers textiles made from a blend of organic cotton and other materials, such as recycled polyester.
An OCS Blended-certified garment thus guarantees that part of its composition comes from verified organic cotton, without requiring the product to be 100 % organic…Learn more
The Better Cotton programme, formerly known as BCI (Better Cotton Initiative), is now the largest global initiative dedicated to responsible cotton cultivation. Managed by the non-profit organisation Better Cotton, it aims to improve cotton production practices through measurable environmental, social, and economic criteria. Unlike a finished product label, Better Cotton does not certify a garment but ensures that the cotton comes from farmers trained in more sustainable methods: reducing water use, limiting pesticides, respecting biodiversity, and improving working conditions on farms.
Better Cotton is grown according to principles recognised by the International Labour Organization and…Learn more
