OEKO-TEX Partners with TextileGenesis to Digitise Organic Cotton Traceability
January 21, 2026 | Fibre2Fashion
OEKO-TEX works with TextileGenesis. They digitise Transaction Certificates for organic cotton. In 2025, organic cotton certification volumes grew by 381%. OEKO-TEX now uses TextileGenesis’ Fibercoin. Fibercoin builds a digital chain. It links each step closely. This system replaces paper methods. It stops fraud and helps track supply chains.
Growing Importance of Organic Cotton Traceability
Organic cotton matters more today. Textile and apparel industries need clear, sustainable data. Consumers, retailers, and regulators ask for proof. They want trustworthy supply chains. OEKO-TEX uses its ORGANIC COTTON certification to show this. The growth comes from stronger eco-friendly markets.
About the Partnership and Technology
TextileGenesis is part of Lectra. It brings a digital traceability platform. Fibercoin turns each cotton shipment into a unique token. Each token binds physical shipping with certification data. Producers, manufacturers, and brands work directly with the system. It saves time and stops fraud. OEKO-TEX also runs a trusted GMO testing system. Seventeen global labs check every step. The digital solution and GMO tests work as a team.
Pilot Project Results
A pilot started in early 2025. It covered supply chains in India and Bangladesh. Participants were gin mills, spinners, fabric mills, and testing bodies. In five months, 11 actors handled 24 certificates across 19 transactions. The pilot proved the platform is easy to use. It lowered manual work and built trust. The system meets the needs of the industry.
Strategic Vision and Industry Impact
Dr. Alfred J. Beerli, the CEO, called this step “natural.” OEKO-TEX now plans to use digital certificates on more supply chains. They may extend it to other certifications and products. Digital platforms like TextileGenesis help keep trust high. They meet new industry standards and sustainability targets.
Key Takeaways:
- OEKO-TEX organic cotton certifications grew by 381% YoY by the end of 2025.
- The partnership uses TextileGenesis’ Fibercoin tokens to digitise certificates and reduce fraud.
- A pilot project showed that the digital system is simple and effective.
- The collaboration marks a major step in OEKO-TEX’s digital and sustainability plans.
- Digital traceability is set to become standard in textile supply chains.
For brands, manufacturers, and retailers who seek verified sustainable sourcing, this initiative makes organic cotton traceability simpler and more secure.
Source: Fibre2Fashion, OEKO-TEX, TextileGenesis
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