Supply Chain Traceability

In today’s world, stakeholders demand transparency, wanting to know where their products come from and how they’re made. For the textile industry, this means providing verifiable proof of responsible sourcing and sustainable practices. The Trust Protocol empowers members to meet these demands through our comprehensive supply chain traceability solution, that enables full transparency and accountability throughout the cotton supply chain.

The Protocol Consumption Management Solution (PCMS)

Our traceability solution helps build a more transparent and traceable cotton supply chain by providing article-level information to brands and retailers, enabled by mills and manufacturers. It provides unparalleled visibility, enabling members to track two distinct fiber types from origin to finished product:

This distinction allows for clear communication and informed choices for our brand and retailer members.

Our traceability solution delivers tangible benefits to your business:

Transparency

Gain complete visibility into your supply chain, to finished product.

Streamlined Inventory

Track cotton movements throughout the supply chain for precise inventory management.

Verification

Confidently verify the origin and amount of U.S. Cotton or Protocol Cotton in your products, assuring authenticity and compliance.

Visit our 2024 Annual Report to learn more about our important work to date.

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Environmental Data Tracking

Access verified data on key environmental metrics, empowering data-driven decisions and demonstrating your commitments.

Responsible Cotton Production

Discover how the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol supports growers in implementing sustainable practices that protect the environment and empower communities.

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