The certification covers the GOTS Textile Auxiliary Agents, and indicates that Crailar Organic Fibers use only GOTS approved chemical inputs.

The issuing organization, OneCert, evaluates specific criteria regarding prohibited substances and restricted inputs, such as genetically modified organisms and formaldehyde, as well as the risk and toxicity for substances used in production.

"Crailar has always been eco-sound; now we have certification confirming it," said Ken Barker, CEO of Naturally Advanced Technologies, which developed the Crailar process.

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is a collaborative effort between the Organic Trade Association, Soil Association, Internal Association Natural Textile Industry (IVN) and Japan Organic Cotton Association (JOCA).

It was developed to unify organic standards within the textile industry so manufacturers can market products to different countries under one recognized certification.

Crailar fibers are made from bast fibers, such as hemp and flax, which pass through a proprietary enzyme wash that transforms their stiff, rough filaments into soft textile fibers that have the texture of organic cotton.