Aden Organic Muslin Dream Blanket - Earthly

Made with 4 layers of cotton muslin, our organic baby blanket is plush + warm, yet lightweight + breathable so littles never get too hot. Take it everywhere from snuggle time to tummy time, it’ll only get softer, and more loved, with each wash. Our GOTS certified baby blanket is consciously crafted with quality + sustainability in mind. From farm to final product, they’re manufactured according to the strictest ecological, social, and processing standards so you can surround your babe in fabric free of toxins.

what is GOTS certified?

You might’ve seen “GOTS certified” on labels or in advertising before, but what does it really mean? GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard. Many consumers think the label simply means that clothes are made from organic fiber. While it does mean that, a GOTS certification actually involves quite a bit more.  

It refers to the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers. GOTS was developed to help globally define the requirements for organic textiles. This includes ecological and social criteria with verification of the entire textile supply chain. GOTS means that no matter where a fabric is exported to or imported from, it will meet this same standard of being environmentally and socially responsible. Parents are then making a good choice for their baby and the planet by choosing GOTS certified clothes.  

what is the difference between GOTS certified and organic?

For a fiber to be considered organic, it must be grown with the use of synthetic pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, or Genetic Modified Organisms (GMOs). For example, organic cotton is made from natural seeds without the use of any harmful chemicals. However, that does not guarantee the cotton will be handled organically through all phases of production–spinning to dying to printing.

With a GOTS certification, there is full traceability throughout the entire process, not just one part. In fact, to earn a GOTS certification requires a certain level of working conditions as well. Throughout the entire supply chain, workers must be paid fair wages for a normal amount of hours, and manufacturers must abide by all child labor laws while maining a safe work enviroment.

why GOTS certified fabrics are best for babies

The level of transparency with GOTS makes buying for babies better for two main reasons. First, there’s a comfort for parents in knowing that no matter where they are located in the world or where they are buying from, GOTS certified products meet a specific, high quality universal standard.

In addition, it allows parents the opportunity to support a green supply chain–making a better choice for their little one and the planet.

where to find GOTS certified baby products?

While it is not yet the norm, it is becoming more and more common for manufacturers to earn a GOTS certification. At aden + anais, we’ve worked hard to earn our GOTS certificate by ensuring that every step from farming to dying fabric meets these environmental and social standards. This includes our dying and printing mills which also use organic dye.