OCCGuarantee®, certified organic and sustainable cotton
We certify and guarantee the entire chain of custody of our products, from seed to final garment production. OCCGuarantee® is our quality seal, under which we have been working for 30 years with GOTS criteria for respecting the environment, human rights, and professional ethics.
Our cotton is certified 100% organic and regenerative, and comes from social and sustainable farming projects . We transform our cotton into yarn, fabric, and garments, always working with suppliers who have signed a code of conduct to ensure they share our values and commitment to generating a positive impact for the planet and people.
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Traceability of our organic and sustainable cotton products.
cotton seeds of
We source different varieties of certified 100% organic and regenerative cotton from three sustainable agricultural projects with a positive social impact.
Brazil, Egypt and Türkiye
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Made from 100% organic cotton, compacted and combed to guarantee superior quality and fineness. Undyed, respecting the natural colors of the fiber of our cotton varieties
Switzerland, Spain, Egypt and Türkiye.
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We collaborate with workshops and manufacturing factories that strictly comply with European standards, implementing high-quality control protocols and sustainable garment production processes.
Portugal and Egypt.
Fabrics
Superior quality knitted and woven fabrics, made to European standards with our cotton yarns, on looms selected for their sustainable and high-quality industrial processes
Portugal, Spain, Egypt, and Turkey
The finest cotton and sustainable practices. We ensure certification of the entire supply chain for our organic and sustainable cotton products.
OCCGuarantee® is our seal that guarantees ethical and sustainable processes in each and every phase of the cotton transformation chain.
100% organic cotton from regenerative and biodynamic crops.
Our cotton comes from our own regenerative farming project in Brazil and from two pioneering and highly regarded projects: Sekem, a biodynamic farm in Egypt , and Ege Organics, also regenerative, in Turkey . These three origins are key to ensuring the highest purity of our products from the very beginning.
We only work with 100% organic cotton from regenerative and biodynamic farms . This means it comes from selected, non-genetically modified seeds, grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, using natural farming practices that restore and enrich soil quality through regenerative techniques that promote CO2 capture and foster biodiversity and the development of farming communities.
The cotton from the three agricultural projects has or is in transition to obtaining various official organic, regenerative and biodynamic certifications: USDA, EU Organic, ROA and Biodynamic Federation Demeter.
Cones of 100% organic and regenerative cotton yarn.
All our yarns are 100% organic and regenerative cotton , produced by spinners who respect labor rights and practice GOTS-certified industrial processes. We offer them in the original natural colors of the cotton fibers.
Our OCC yarns are of high quality not only because of the organic and regenerative origin of the cotton, but also because they are spun from combed and compacted cotton to select the longest fibers and produce softer and stronger yarns.
Our yarns are produced in carefully selected spinning mills in Switzerland, Spain, Egypt and Turkey :
– Spoerry 1866 , Switzerland.
– Gonfaus , Spain.
– Naturetex , Egypt.
– Kadeks Textile , Turkey.
Fabrics of natural color or dyed without harmful chemicals.
All our fabrics are made with 100% organic and regenerative cotton yarn, produced by weaving companies that respect labor rights and practice GOTS industrial processes.
We stock over 40 fabrics made with yarns from our different cotton varieties. All our fabrics are undyed, preserving the natural color of our yarns. We can also create any knitted or woven fabric upon request, offering it in the natural colors of our yarns, as well as dyed or printed using GOTS-certified processes without harmful chemicals.
We manufacture our fabrics primarily in Europe, in selected weaving mills in Portugal and Spain . We produce some specialty woven fabrics with suppliers in Turkey and Egypt .
– Fervi , Portugal.
– Carregal , Portugal.
– Folgarolas Textile , Spain.
– Naturetex , Egypt.
– Kadeks Textile , Turkey.
Garment services in workshops that follow GOTS processes.
We manufacture clothing under our OCCGuarantee® label to ensure that every last stage of textile production reflects the values we stand for.
We work with pioneering garment companies and workshops that are GOTS certified, highly professional, and have integrated quality control systems. We produce garments using woven and knitted fabrics , always with our 100% organic cotton yarns and other sustainable fibers. We use 100% organic cotton thread in our seams.
We manufacture primarily in Portugal and Spain , adhering to high European quality standards. We also collaborate with suppliers in Turkey and Egypt who guarantee the same quality standards, respect for workers’ rights, and the use of industrial processes that are respectful of people and the planet.
– Facetextil , Portugal.
– Sourcetextil , Portugal.
– Cotton Spot , Portugal.
– Bsimple , Portugal.
– Textile from Peúgas , Portugal.
– Naturetex , Egypt.
– Kadeks Textile , Turkey.
OCCGuarantee® Certified
All our products and shipments are delivered to customers with an OCCGuarantee® certificate that verifies the sustainable origin of the cotton and compliance with GOTS industrial processes. This certification underscores our commitment to environmentally friendly and ethically produced textiles.
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FAQs
What is GOTS certification?
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification is presented as an international benchmark for textile products made with organic fibers. This standard was created to maintain credibility and transparency in the organic textile supply chain, encompassing the process from raw material harvesting to the creation of the final product. The fundamental principles integrated into the GOTS certification include organic standards, environmental considerations, social responsibility, and meticulous guidelines for labeling and traceability throughout the entire textile production process.
How can you tell if cotton is organic?
Certification is a key indicator of whether a garment is made from organic cotton. Recognized certifications include GOTS, USDA Organic, and EU Organic, as well as other international certifications. While GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) covers the entire textile supply chain from raw material harvesting to final product manufacturing, USDA Organic and EU Organic certifications specifically attest that the cotton cultivation strictly adheres to 100% organic criteria: no genetically modified seeds and no herbicides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers.
What is the difference between GOTS cotton and BCI cotton?
GOTS focuses on the certification of organic textile products in general, not just cotton. It encompasses the entire supply chain, from harvesting the raw material to manufacturing the final product. GOTS-certified cotton must be 100% organic, with certifications such as USDA Organic or EU Organic guaranteeing the absence of genetically modified seeds and the non-use of pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers harmful to the environment. In contrast, the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) focuses solely on more sustainable farming practices and fair socioeconomic conditions for farmers, without necessarily requiring organic cultivation free of harmful chemicals.