OEKO-TEX® Partners with TextileGenesis to Digitize Organic Cotton Certification
Growing Demand for Verified Organic Cotton
Organic cotton now plays a strong role in global textiles. Brands, regulators, and buyers need clear proof. They trust strong links between sustainability claims and real supply chains. The OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON mark rose by 381% in one year as of December 31, 2025. This rise makes fraud-proof, reliable systems more needed.
Tackling Supply Chain Fraud through Digital Innovation
OEKO-TEX® now works with TextileGenesis to fight supply chain fraud. TextileGenesis is part of Lectra. It brings digital traceability to the table. Their Fibercoin™ tech turns paper certificates into digital tokens and links each step of the cotton journey.
Key benefits include:
- End-to-end digital traceability: Physical shipments attach to digital tokens. This link makes tracking tamper-proof.
- Consolidation of data: One secure platform now replaces old, paper-based systems.
- Efficiency gains: The new system cuts admin work for ginners, spinners, manufacturers, and brands.
Proven Pilot Success in India and Bangladesh
A pilot began in early 2025 in India and Bangladesh. Eleven supply chain participants joined the trial. The project captured 24 digital certificates across 19 transactions. Users found the system simple, praised its training, and saw better compliance. They view it as a step toward easier, more reliable certification.
Strategic Digital Roadmap for OEKO-TEX®
OEKO-TEX® CEO Dr. Alfred J. Beerli said that moving to digital keeps certification strong. Digital methods help the system grow, scale, and work fast. The pilot for organic cotton is just the start. OEKO-TEX® plans to use the digital system for more product groups. This change will bring real-time clarity and data sharing.
About the Partners
- TextileGenesis: Founded in 2018, TextileGenesis offers a SaaS platform that tracks textiles from fiber to consumer. It uses digital tokens to prove authenticity and ensure compliance for certified materials.
- Lectra: Since 1973, Lectra has led the market by developing AI and Industry 4.0 tools for fashion and other fields. The company drives sustainable growth with innovative ideas.
- OEKO-TEX®: With over 30 years of expertise, OEKO-TEX® provides science-based certification for textiles and leather. Its standards help 35,000 companies around the world produce more sustainably.
By turning paper certificates into digital tokens, OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis raise the bar for transparency and trust. They meet the growing market call for clear, verifiable sustainability with smart, connected technology.
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