GOTS Certified Fabric: What to Ask Suppliers (SC vs TC)
Direct Answer
GOTS certified fabric means the fabric meets Global Organic Textile Standard requirements for organic fiber content and processing rules.
For buyers, the operational point is documentation:
- a supplier Scope Certificate (SC) shows the company is certified
- a Transaction Certificate (TC) supports that a specific shipment/order is certified
Official reference:
Certification verification checklist (asset)
| Item | What to request | Pass condition |
|---|---|---|
| Scope Certificate (SC) | PDF + license number | valid and matches product/process |
| Transaction Certificate (TC) | TC for your shipment | issued by cert body, matches invoice |
| Label grade | Organic vs Made with | matches your claim |
Public database:
Copy/paste email template (asset)
Subject: Request GOTS certification documents
Hello,
We are sourcing GOTS-certified fabric. Please share:
- your current Scope Certificate (SC)
- confirmation that a Transaction Certificate (TC) can be issued for our shipment
- fabric details (composition %, GSM, width) and MOQ per color
Thank you, [Name] [Company]