The global textile sector is entering a new era of accountability as the ‘green-washing’ era ends and the age of digital verification begins. With the global organic cotton fabric market projected to grow from $454 million in 2025 to $647 million by 2032, the pressure to eliminate fraud is at an all-time high. Leading this charge, Oeko Tex has partnered with TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, to replace vulnerable paper-based records with a secure, digital chain of custody.
Tokenization: The new standard for fiber integrity
Central to this alliance is the implementation of Fibercoin technology. This system assigns a unique digital token to every physical kilogram of certified organic material. As the cotton moves from Indian ginning mills to Bangladeshi garment factories, these tokens mirror the physical flow, preventing the ‘double-counting’ often found in manual systems. Amit Gautam, CEO, TextileGenesis, notes, this digital twin approach effectively ‘eliminates the reliance on PDF transaction certificates,’ which have historically been susceptible to manipulation.
Regulatory compliance and market valuation
This digitization is a strategic response to the EU’s Green Claims Directive and Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements coming into effect throughout 2026. For manufacturers, the stakes are high: the organic textile industry is forecast to reach a staggering $305.73 billion by 2035, growing at an 18 per cent CAGR. By integrating Oeko-Tex’s rigorous GMO testing with real-time digital tracking, brands can now substantiate sustainability claims with auditable data, securing their position in a high-premium, eco-conscious market.
Oeko Tex is a premier international association of 17 independent research and testing institutes. Specializing in chemical safety and ecological textile certifications, the organization issued over 57,000 certificates in the last fiscal year. Its growth strategy focuses on digitizing the Oeko Tex Organic Cotton standard to meet 2026 Global Transparency Mandates.
