Organic Cotton Authentication Goes Paperless with Oeko-Tex and TextileGenesis Partnership

Oeko-Tex certifies textiles and now moves its paper process online. Its new system verifies organic cotton by linking each word and idea close together. The change comes as 2025 sees a 381% rise in Oeko-Tex organic cotton approvals. This growth shows that consumers trust verified, sustainable textiles.

Key Highlights

• Partnership Launch: Oeko-Tex works with TextileGenesis, a Lectra company. TextileGenesis makes traceability platforms for the textile world.
• Digital Transaction Certificates: TextileGenesis’s system turns Transaction Certificates (TCs) digital. It unites material movement data with certification details, making a tight, digital custody chain.
• Pilot Rollout: Early in 2025, key supply chain players joined. This pilot included groups from India and Bangladesh, involving ginning, spinning, fabric mills, and test labs.

Enhancing Traceability and Fraud Prevention

TextileGenesis uses its own Fibercoin technology. Amit Gautam, CEO of TextileGenesis, says this tech binds claims to a verifiable chain. Organic cotton certificates become easy to check, replacing weak paper and PDF files. This step cuts fraud while boosting transparency in supply chains.

Future Outlook: Expansion Across Certifications

Dr. Alfred J. Beerli, CEO of Oeko-Tex, says the paperless shift is only a start. The system can grow and move to other product lines. Soon, more Oeko-Tex certification types can use the digital method to uphold sustainability in textiles.

Why This Matters for Sustainable Textiles

Green claims must stay truthful. Verified certification builds trust and supports eco-friendly practices. By digitizing organic cotton certificates, Oeko-Tex simplifies checks and reduces paper work. This method improves traceability and helps organic cotton grow in global markets.

About TextileGenesis:
A traceability leader that makes transparent, circular supply chains for fashion and textiles using blockchain and digital ledger methods.

About Oeko-Tex:
A global marker known for independent textile tests, certification, and standards in safety and sustainability.

Source: Jennifer Marks, Editor in Chief, Home Textiles Today, January 27, 2026

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