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Oeko-Tex Advances Organic Cotton Certification with Paperless Authentication via TextileGenesis

Rapid Growth in Organic Cotton Certifications
Oeko-Tex saw a 381% rise in organic cotton certifications in 2025. The certification launched in 2023 gained ground fast. Demand for verified organic cotton grows in textile work.

Transition to Digital Authentication
To stop fraud and speed up checks, Oeko-Tex now works with TextileGenesis. This digital platform, built by Lectra, now replaces paper certificates. The system links data on material flows with certification details. Each key idea sits close to its partner for clear meaning.

Pilot Project Highlights
The pilot started early in 2025. It covers main supply steps in India and Bangladesh. Workers at ginning, spinning, fabric mills, and testing labs join in. TextileGenesis uses Fibercoin to make a digital record chain. This chain keeps organic cotton data safe from weak paper or PDF links.

Strategic Outlook and Future Expansion
Dr. Alfred J. Beerli, CEO of Oeko-Tex, said the digital check is a strong first try. When it proves sound, Oeko-Tex will use the method for more products and certificates. This plan may change trust and clarity in textile certification.

Implications for Sustainable Textile Supply Chains

• The new system stops fraud and backs organic claims
• Digital work makes certificate checks fast and right
• It helps global eco goals by linking farm inputs to final goods

This path toward digital methods now sets a high standard for eco-friendly textile checks. It shows that Oeko-Tex leads in safe, clear supply chain work.

Sources: Home Textiles Today, Oeko-Tex official statements, TextileGenesis press releases (January 27, 2026)

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