OEKO-TEX® Partners with TextileGenesis to Enhance Digital Traceability of Organic Cotton

Rapid Growth in Organic Cotton Certification Highlights Need for Digital Solutions

Organic cotton grows in global textile use. Brands, consumers, and regulators demand true sustainability. OEKO-TEX® shows a 381% year-over-year jump in its ORGANIC COTTON certification by the end of 2025. This rise proves one thing: verifiable, fraud-proof systems are needed.

Transforming Certification with Digital Traceability

OEKO-TEX® chose TextileGenesis—a Lectra company—to digitize transaction certificates. OEKO-TEX® brings deep certification skill. TextileGenesis offers a strong digital traceability platform. Together, they replace scattered paper processes with one secure, end-to-end digital method.

TextileGenesis uses Fibercoin™ technology. Each cotton shipment links to a unique digital token. This link covers the fiber stage up to finished goods. With clear word-to-word ties, the system cuts down paperwork for ginners, spinners, manufacturers, and brands.

Strengthening Verification and Integrity

OEKO-TEX® performs GMO testing at 17 trusted international institutes. They check organic standards from raw fiber to yarn. The new digital platform adds transparency and speeds up the process.
Dr. Alfred J. Beerli, OEKO-TEX® CEO, states digital certificates are a new step on the digital roadmap. The platform may grow from organic cotton to more products. This change builds a scalable, data-based, and trusted framework.

Successful Pilot Validates Industry Acceptance

A pilot project began in early 2025. It traced organic cotton in India and Bangladesh across several stages. From March to August 2025, the trial saw 11 participants, 24 certificates, and 19 verified transactions. Suppliers praised the system for its clear links, which boost transparency, compliance, and trust.

Future Outlook: Scaling and Shaping Certification Standards

OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis plan to extend the digital platform to more supply chains. Dr. Beerli stresses the need for real-time transparency and smooth interconnections in future certification systems. Their partnership sets the pace for tomorrow’s standards.

About the Key Players

TextileGenesis: Founded in 2018 and now part of Lectra, TextileGenesis offers a SaaS platform. It delivers secure, full lifecycle traceability for sustainable textiles, leather, and footwear. It uses its own Fibercoin™ technology to certify authenticity and manage supply chain risks.

Lectra: Founded in 1973, Lectra provides modern Industry 4.0 tech. It offers AI, big data, and IoT solutions for fashion, automotive, and furniture sectors worldwide. Lectra stands by innovation and sustainability.

OEKO-TEX®: With over 30 years of experience, OEKO-TEX® sets sustainable textile production standards. It certifies 35,000+ companies across 100+ countries. Its trusted labels help consumers choose products responsibly.

In summary, the OEKO-TEX® and TextileGenesis team now lead a major step in sustainable textile certification. They use clear digital traceability to set a new mark for transparency, ease, and trust in organic cotton tracking. This change is key as the textile industry moves toward a more sustainable future.

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