Mills and Manufacturers
In today’s evolving textile landscape, sustainability and transparency are no longer optional – they’re essential. Brands, retailers, and consumers are demanding greater accountability throughout the supply chain, and raw material sourcing is under intense scrutiny.
Mills and manufacturers are the critical link in enabling supply chain transparency, meeting this demand, and shaping a more responsible cotton industry. Launched in 2020, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol provides the tools and framework to elevate your operations and meet the expectations of today’s conscious marketplace for responsibly produced cotton.
Membership Benefits
By joining the Trust Protocol, you become a vital link in a transparent and responsible cotton supply chain, connecting U.S. cotton growers’ fiber with global brands and retailers. You also become a key enabler of supply chain transparency, providing brands and retailers with the data they need to demonstrate their commitment to responsible sourcing. This offers a significant competitive advantage, allowing you to be recognized as a preferred supplier for brands seeking sustainably sourced materials.
Transparency
- Enhanced Brand Recognition and Preference: Gain visibility as a key partner in a transparent supply chain, attracting brands and retailers committed to responsible U.S. Cotton sourcing and increasing business opportunities.
- Driving Traceability and Transparency Within the Cotton Supply Chain: Enable article-level traceability with the Protocol Consumption Management Solution (PCMS), tracking U.S. Cotton from farms to finished product and assuring brands of its origin and sustainability.
Communications
- Marketing and Communication Tools: Leverage the Trust Protocol logo and marketing materials to showcase sustainability commitment, resonate with eco-conscious customers, and build stakeholder trust.
- Website Recognition and Visibility: Connect with a global network of brands, retailers, and other industry leaders and strengthen your reputation as a sustainable partner through recognition on the Trust Protocol website.
Costs
- Complimentary Technical Support: Access to a specialized package of technical support free of charge for members who license U.S. cotton and participate in the Trust Protocol.
Partnering for Progress
Saima Chowdhury, Founder and CEO Noi Solutions, LLC
Become a Member
Membership Fees
The Trust Protocol charges mills and manufacturers a yearly fee of $500 upon sign up and an additional $100 for each additional site location that is added, credit card and wire fees are additional. There is no maximum number of sites that can be added.
The yearly charge includes access to both the Protocol Platform and TextileGenesis system along with continued support to train and enable your companies to service brand and retailer partners.
| Membership Fees | $500 | $600 | $700 | $800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Of Locations Registered | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4, etc. |
