The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and Textile Genesis, part of the Lectra group, have expanded their partnership to enhance traceability for Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) verified fiber. This collaboration aims to promote supply chain transparency and bolster CmiA’s commitment to sustainable cotton production.

CmiA, a leading standard for sustainable cotton, supports smallholder farmers in Africa while protecting the environment. Textile Genesis' Fibercoins technology will enable complete traceability of CmiA cotton from the cotton bale to finished products. The partnership builds on their earlier success with The Good Cashmere Standard, launched in early 2024.

Christian Barthel, Head of Business Development at AbTF, emphasized the importance of transparency, stating that the partnership empowers brands to source ethically and benefit from advanced tracking tools. Amit Gautam, CEO of TextileGenesis, highlighted the collaboration’s role in supporting farmers and ensuring supply chain integrity.

Brands using TextileGenesis gain access to a vast supplier network and enhanced visibility across their supply chains, improving sustainability reporting and compliance. They can manage traceability across multiple standards, including CmiA, through a single platform.

This move underscores TextileGenesis role as a leading traceability platform, with 90 per cent of material sustainability standards adopting its system. The partnership reinforces efforts to create scalable, impactful practices in the textile industry, promoting sustainable cotton from field to fashion.