This collaboration seeks to bolster supply chain visibility and support CmiA’s dedication to responsible cotton production practices.
CmiA, recognised as one of the top standards for sustainable cotton, is committed to enhancing the lives of smallholder farmers in Africa and promoting environmental stewardship.
Leveraging TextileGenesisâ Fibercoins technology, the initiative provides end-to-end traceability of CmiA cotton from the raw cotton bale to the final product. Fibercoins offer a solution for tracing and managing textile products from their origin at the fibre level to retail, ensuring complete transparency in the supply chain.
This new phase of collaboration builds upon the successful alliance between TextileGenesis and AbTF on The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS), which began in early 2024 to improve traceability. Extending this partnership to include CmiA amplifies both entitiesâ commitment to scalable sustainability within the textile sector.
TextileGenesis founder and CEO Amit Gautam said: âAt Cotton made in Africa, we highly value transparency and strive to create meaningful change for both nature and farming communities. By making CmiA cotton traceable through TextileGenesis, we empower brands already utilising TextileGenesis to not only source ethically but also benefit from established tracking tools in their business practices.
âThis collaboration promotes long-term sustainability for farmers, nature, and transparency while offering practical options for implementing traceability requirements within the industry,â said Christian Barthel, head of business development at AbTF.
âWe are excited to expand our collaboration with the Aid by Trade Foundation and bring our cutting-edge technology to Cotton made in Africa. This partnership empowers brands to ensure the integrity and sustainability of their supply chains, while also supporting the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Africa.â
The alliance enables brands to authenticate the origins of CmiA certified cotton confidently, supporting credible sustainability claims and refining annual reporting processes.
Moreover, brands using TextileGenesis gain entry to a vast network of suppliers, allowing for tracking across their production networks and enhanced visibility throughout their supply chains, from fibre manufacturers to independent auditors. The new partnership offers retailers and brands access to two robust tracking systems that ensure transparency for CmiA-certified cotton from cultivation to consumer goods, providing ample flexibility in tracing their cotton sources.
Brands already working with TextileGenesis can manage traceability for various material standards on a unified platform, including Cotton made in Africa, streamlining operations and fostering supply chain synergies.
Alternatively, companies may opt to continue using CmiA’s proprietary SCOT system for monitoring CmiA-certified cotton across their textile supply chains.
Notably, TextileGenesis has been integrated by 90% of material sustainability standards, including CmiA, into their traceability frameworks. This widespread adoption positions TextileGenesis as a central platform for traceability across numerous certified materials, solidifying its status as a benchmark tool for verifying authenticity and adherence within various certification regimes.
In April, AbTF said it was improving the requirements of GCS by revising its criteria. The latest update to the standard, Version 2.0, places a stronger focus on animal welfare. The full implementation of The Good Cashmere Standard 2.0 will be mandatory starting in 2025.
This new collaboration will drive CmiAâs commitment to sustainable and ethical cotton production. Credit: Cotton made in Africa (CmiA).
“AbTF, TextileGenesis strengthen CmiA fibre traceability and transparency ” was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand.
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