OEKO-TEX® Partners with TextileGenesis to Digitize Organic Cotton Traceability

Organic cotton grows in value. Its role in textiles rises. Buyers need clear, trusted supply chains. OEKO-TEX® ORGANIC COTTON certification grew by 381% year-over-year by end-2025. This jump proves that strong, fraud-resistant checks matter.

Advancing Digital Traceability with TextileGenesis

OEKO-TEX® joins with TextileGenesis, a company of Lectra, to bring new life to organic cotton checks. They blend OEKO-TEX®’s strict testing with TextileGenesis’ digital traceability platform. This mix creates a single, clear system for organic cotton flows.
The project moves Transaction Certificates from paper to a digital format. It links physical shipments and digital records in one spot.

Fibercoin™ Technology: Securing the Chain of Custody

TextileGenesis uses its Fibercoin™ token system to mark each cotton shipment. Each token sits in a closed loop system. This method gives:
• A clear, tamper-proof trail from fibre to finished cloth
• Fewer admin tasks for ginners, spinners, makers, and brands
• A stronger check for claims of sustainability

Built on Established Testing and Sustainability Standards

OEKO-TEX® checks organic claims with in-house GMO tests. It works with 17 global institutes to track cotton from raw fibre to yarn. This work marks an important step in OEKO-TEX®’s plan to use digital tools.
Dr. Alfred J. Beerli, OEKO-TEX® CEO, says, “This collaboration is a natural next step to strengthen the integrity of OEKO-TEX® through secure, transparent, and data-driven processes.” He sees the digital model growing beyond organic cotton to include other products.

Successful Pilot and Industry Reception

In a pilot from March to August 2025, the team tracked cotton in India and Bangladesh. Eleven partners took part. They handled 24 certificates and 19 certified deals. Feedback showed:
• Easier management of traceability
• Less manual labor for staff
• Greater trust and tighter compliance across the chain
Companies like KKP Spinning Mills and Milan Ginning Pressing Limited praised the project for boosting both clarity and sustainability.

Future Outlook: Scaling Digital Certifications

After the pilot, OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis work to grow the platform. They plan wider use in organic cotton chains. In the future, digital platforms will support real-time traceability and smooth data flow.
Dr. Beerli states, “Our ambition is to actively shape future-ready certification standards while keeping pace with industry evolution.”

About TextileGenesis

TextileGenesis began in 2018 and is now part of Lectra. It runs a SaaS platform for traceability. The system gives end-to-end, secure views of textiles. Its tech tracks a product’s life – from fibre to consumer – and keeps supply chains honest.

About Lectra

Since 1973, Lectra has led with Industry 4.0 tech. Its solutions mix AI, big data, cloud, and IoT for fashion, autos, and furniture. With 3,000 staff globally, Lectra backs sustainable growth for industry leaders.

About OEKO-TEX®

For over 30 years, OEKO-TEX® has led science-based, standardized textile checks. More than 35,000 companies in 100+ countries trust its tests. OEKO-TEX® labels help millions make safe, responsible choices.

For more information, visit oeko-tex.com and textilegenesis.com.

Keywords: Organic cotton, digital traceability, OEKO-TEX®, TextileGenesis, Fibercoin™, sustainable textiles, supply chain transparency, certification digitalization

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