Our Fabrics

The fabrics in our products are created by using some of the finest traceable and verified raw materials we can source. This approach allows us to build products that are not only unmatched in their quality but also to have complete transparency into our supply chain. From our Supima® cotton t-shirts to our organic fleece, we focus on using credible independent 3rd party organizations to authenticate our products. Being able to offer our customers this level of assurance has been our mission from the beginning. In a world where rampant greenwashing and luxury-washing claims are made to consumers, we subscribe to the "prove-it" approach.

Supima® Explained

The SUPIMA® trademark is the consumers’ guarantee that the branded textile product they are buying contains U.S.- Grown Pima Cotton. By licensing the entire supply chain (that’s right, the entire supply chain) SUPIMA® provides added assurance to customers that SUPIMA® trademarked goods are made with 100% U.S. Pima cotton.

Only SUPIMA® licensees are authorized to use the official SUPIMA® Hang tag. There is added value to using the SUPIMA® trademark- it means a brand is associated with the highest quality apparel. To maintain the premium focus of the trademark, the SUPIMA® license is non-transferable. This allows SUPIMA® visibility throughout the supply chain of the use of its trademark, as well as to control the quality and integrity of products that bear the SUPIMA® name.

Traceability Unlike Any Other

SUPIMA® utilizes forensic science to test the natural fiber itself and verify its place of origin. To ensure this, SUPIMA® has partnered with Oritain, a global leader in forensic science.

Without clear knowledge of the origin of a product it is impossible to definitively talk about the product. The ability to authenticate cotton to its point of geographical origin enables an open dialogue about all relevant facts, including point of origin, sustainability, and social and economic responsibility aspects. Unlike other technologies that are dependent upon the addition of a tracer or marker.

What is the Difference between “Pima Cotton” and “SUPIMA® Cotton”?

SUPIMA® cotton is only grown in the United States and makes up only 1% of the cotton fabric grown globally. It is understood as the highest quality of cotton available. SUPIMA® cotton is simply "superior pima" cotton. Pima cotton is a soft and durable cotton, but SUPIMA® builds on top of that to produce an even higher quality cotton. Pima cotton blanks have extra long fibers which provide some softness, durability, and strength. However SUPIMA® cotton blanks are made of the most durable cotton while providing the silkiest, softest feel of cotton available in the world. Both Pima and SUPIMA® cottons are regarded as higher grade than traditional cotton, but there is not a better cotton produced in the world than SUPIMA® Cotton.

What is GOTS Organic Cotton?

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, backed by independent certifications of the entire textile supply chain. The aim of the standard is to define requirements to ensure organic status of textiles; from the harvesting of raw materials, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing, through labeling that provides a credible assurance to the end consumer.

The GOTS certification is accepted in all major markets, giving certified goods the assurance of global adherence and standardization with their organic standards.

As a continuation of our commitment to sustainability and traceability, Original Favorites has completed the most comprehensive organic certification process in the industry. Our French Terry organic fleece is 100% GOTS certified organic.

What is the Difference Between OCS and GOTS?

The Organic Content Standard (OCS) is a standard that is used to confirm the amount of organic and raw materials in a final product and is certified by a trusted third-party institution. Their goal is to encourage organically prodcued agriculture. The GOTS Certification also works towards encouraging organic, natural means to produce garments, but it includes additional processing requirements as well as requiring a 70% minimum content percentage and restrictions on the fibers that can be blended. This is why it is important for us to be GOTS certified; the extra precautions it takes to certify the true organic nature of the garment are more thorough and trusted.

"The word 'organic' means that the fiber used to produce the garment is grown organically. This does not guarantee that a responsible process has been used to produce the entire garment. The only guarantee is through certification."

Certification of the Entire Supply Chain

From the harvesting of the raw materials to the labelling, this certification is a credible assurance to the end consumer of an organically produced product. The sad reality is that without these types of certifications businesses and brands get away with rampant greenwashing tactics and it is especially bad in the apparel industry. As a society we should demand transparency, authentication, and certification from our suppliers. It is the very reason we went through this laborious and thorough process for our clients.

Who needs to be certified?

GOTS Explained

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.

The aim of the standard is to define requirements to ensure organic status of textiles; from the harvesting of raw materials, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing, through labelling that provides a credible assurance to the end consumer.

This certification is accepted in all major markets, giving certified goods the assurance of global adherence and standardization with their organic standards.

Key Features of GOTS Certification

Fiber Production

The GOTS certification means that products are made with organic materials under strict environmental and social conditions included in the certification.

Organic fiber production is not directly covered by the GOTS certification system, as GOTS itself does not set standards for organic fiber cultivation. Instead, the cultivation of organic fibers is under the scope of organic farming standards, many of them defined by national governments - such as the IFOAM Family of Standards.

Social & Environmental Criteria

GOTS evaluates the processing and manufacturing of textiles on the basis of both, environmental and social criteria. This means assessing everything from the chemical inputs being used to the ethical treatment of workers. To become GOTS certified, it is mandatory to meet all of the criteria.

All Processing Stages

The standard covers the processing, manufacturing, packaging, labelling, trading and distribution of all textiles carrying a GOTS certification. All must be certified to strict ecological and social criteria in order for the product to carry the GOTS label. In this way, the GOTS puts an end to greenwashing.

Third Party Certifications

On-site inspection and certification of processors, manufacturers and traders is performed by independent Third-Party GOTS accredited Certification Bodies and forms the basis of the GOTS monitoring system. It serves to provide a credible assurance for the integrity of GOTS certified textiles.