From Field to Fabric
Importance of Tracing Cotton for Quality and Sustainability
The demand for transparency and sustainability has increased in recent years, particularly within the fashion industry. In addition to regulatory requirements, a McKinsey survey on Consumer Sentiment on Sustainability in Fashion (2020) found that 67% of consumers consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions.
This white paper explores:
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The importance of cotton traceability
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How to identify high-quality & counterfeit cotton to ensure accurate labelling, protect against misinterpretation, and gain consumer trust
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Supply chain resilience & environmental sustainability
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How Eurofins Sustainability Services' Origin IDTM cotton origin verification testing works & the science behind our trusted techniques
Our Origin IDTM Cotton Origin Verification offers cotton testing with unparalleled cotton traceability expertise and customer service to businesses. With our reliable Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis (SIRA) technique, we can verify the claimed origin of cotton in products and help promote cotton traceability in your supply chain through:
- Wide scope of cotton samples from any point in the supply chain
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Dynamic and up-to-date database with reference samples from all major cotton growing regions and a strategy to continue updating for reliable cotton traceability
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15 working day TAT from receipt of sample for faster results
- Global testing laboratories
Dara Robinson
About the author
Dara has a degree in Biochemistry and a background in chemical regulation for the personal care industry. In her role as Sustainability Analyst she focuses on new product development.
About Origin IDTM
Origin IDTM supports cotton traceability in the apparel, textiles, and personal hygiene industries with cotton origin verification testing. This proactive approach analyses cotton environmental signatures through Stable Isotope Ratio Analysis (SIRA), which is a reliable method for businesses to strengthen supply chain traceability and is accepted by authorities as valuable control of cotton origin.
Did you know? Isotope testing expertise is rooted in the Eurofins network’s history. We have 35+ years of expertise with growing and refining our use of isotope testing and are a leader in using this technology to verify origins. Learn more by watching the below video.
About Eurofins Sustainability Services
At Eurofins, we understand creating a sustainable business model is critical to the future success of businesses and the long-term development of our planet. For this reason, Eurofins Sustainability Services provides help and support to our customers along the value chain. The goal is to ensure our customers fully understand their supply chain and where the most significant impacts occur. We believe businesses can operate in sustainable ways that enhance their economic output.
By focusing on products and materials manufactured in a way that does not deplete natural resources, create a negative impact on the environment, or harm people directly or indirectly involved, businesses embrace sustainability in a meaningful way.
Learn more by visiting sustainabilityservices.eurofins.com
