Textile certifications
Understanding GOTS, OEKO-TEX, OCS, BSCI, WRAP — which to require, which to verify.
Topic hub
Quality, certifications & standards for children's clothing
The hub centralising our guides on regulatory & quality compliance: GOTS, REACH, EN 14682, quality controls, baby materials.
Updated August 2026 · Written by the LOI Confection technical team
Baby garment safety
EN 14682 (drawstrings), EN 14878 (flammability), REACH (substances): the standards protecting children's skin.
Certified fabrics & materials
GOTS organic cotton, jersey, double gauze, fleece: choosing the right materials for babies' skin.
Layette quality manufacturing
Quality specs per product family: layette 0-24 months, bodysuits, sleep sacks, dresses.
EU import & customs
What your EU customs checks: REACH, textile labelling, product controls at import.
Tech pack & quality control
Formalise your quality requirements: tech pack, tolerances, AQL.
Who writes this guide
Shop-floor expertise, not theory
This guide is written and reviewed by LOI Confection’s methods, quality and sales teams, based on technical files actually produced in our Madagascar workshops. Figures come from our day-to-day production and certification audits.
30 years
of manufacturing in Madagascar
1 000+
workshop employees
19 lines
across 2 workshops
GOTS · BSCI · WRAP
audited certifications
Sources: internal technical files and certification standardsLearn more about LOI Confection
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Open the guideFrequently asked questions
Which certification should I require from a layette manufacturer?
GOTS for organic cotton, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for the absence of harmful substances, and at minimum BSCI or WRAP for social ethics. LOI Confection carries all five.
Is an "organic" layette without GOTS legal in Europe?
Legal yes, but legally fragile: the term "organic" is not regulated in textiles. Without independent certification, the brand risks a misleading advertising lawsuit.
Who is liable if a baby garment fails EN 14682?
The EU importer and distributor are liable under the product safety regulation. Hence the importance of certified partners and documented independent testing.
Certification information
Global Organic Textile Standard – certificate issued by Ecocert Greenlife, no. GOTS-13200 — valid until 2026-09-30
Organic Content Standard – certificate issued by Ecocert Greenlife, no. TE-00004788 — valid until 2026-09-26
Only products covered by a valid transaction certificate are certified; they are labelled separately. This scope certificate is not proof that delivered goods are certified.
