Merchants and Cooperatives
Merchants and cooperatives play a crucial role in the U.S. cotton industry, connecting gins and growers with mills and manufacturers and facilitating a transparent and sustainable flow of cotton throughout the supply chain.
Partnering for Progress
By joining the Trust Protocol, you can actively contribute to a more responsible cotton supply chain and gain a competitive advantage.
- Help enroll in the Trust Protocol
- Assist Trust Protocol growers in completing the Fieldprint analysis
- Support growers during the second- and third-party verification processes
- Communicate the benefits and advantages of Protocol Cotton to mills and manufacturers
As a member of the Trust Protocol, you will be an essential part of the program’s effort to enhance transparency throughout the supply chain. You’ll provide your end users with the critical assurances they need to prove that the fiber they source and sell is more sustainably grown. Membership unlocks a powerful system that gives you an advantage to sell your cotton to mills and manufacturers and meet the needs of brands and retailers.