Cotton & Fashion

Scientific cotton origin verification from farm to shelf for brands, retailers and manufacturers.

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Cotton Origin Verification for Brands, Retailers, & Suppliers

If you don't know where your cotton comes from, you're risking your supply chain, reputation, and revenue. Tougher laws and regulations require you to prove the origin of your products.

Oritain has mapped the majority of the world's cotton-producing countries to provide documentable transparency that is admissible in court. Our innovative technology combines forensic science and statistics to detect naturally occurring elements in the cotton itself, creating a unique Origin Fingerprint. With this, you can verify origin claims at any point in your supply chain, from farm to retail shelf.

Don't risk your reputation and revenue – choose Oritain for reliable cotton origin verification.

Meeting the Demands of the Cotton Industry

The cotton industry is facing increased pressure to meet regulatory requirements and protect their reputations. Cotton brands, mills, retailers and manufacturers must prove the origin of their material throughout the supply chain, from field to factory to store.

Around 20% of the world’s cotton is banned from entering the US. Are you 100% certain your cotton isn’t amongst it? (source: Cotton Explorer (usda.gov))

Verify the origin of your cotton with Oritain. We provide reliable scientific testing to provide reassurance that your cotton is untampered, untainted, and from where it claims to be. See all industries we work in.

Whitepaper: The UFLPA Explained for Apparel & Textile Companies

Proving the responsible sourcing of cotton products is now compulsory under the USA’s Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

Download to gain insights into:

  • The key features of the legislation
  • The implications for apparel brands, retailers and importers
  • How this relates to regulations in other markets

Why Choose Oritain

Global Cotton Expertise

We've captured the majority of the world's cotton producing countries.

DHS-Approved

Our isotopic testing is an accepted piece of evidence for UFLPA compliance, recognized by DHS and CBP guidance documents.

Scientific Assurance

Test your products with confidence, knowing they're highly resistant to replication or tampering.

Manufacturing-Friendly

No changes or integration needed, guaranteeing zero downtime to operations.

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Understand, Prepare & Comply with Global Regulations

The global regulatory environment is challenging apparel and fashion companies to scrutinize their supply chains for compliance with new requirements for fairness and transparency.

Download our new Global Regulatory Handbook – covering forced labor laws, sustainability and deforestation laws, and due diligence and corporate responsibility laws – to stay ahead of international regulations and de-risk your supply chains.

Download Global Regulatory Handbook
Download Global Regulatory Handbook

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We're Here to Support You

As global demand grows for sustainable and traceable products, Oritain's cotton origin verification can help you stay ahead of the regulatory curve. We test the fibre at any stage of manufacturing to check it is consistent with where it claims to be from.

If your reputation is important to you, protect it with Oritain. Call or email us today to find out how we can help you build a reliable and traceable supply chain.

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Setting the Standard of Product Traceability with Oritain Verification

As a customer of ours, you can enjoy a range of exclusive benefits. Not only will your products and therefore your brand be protected from any issues, but proof of origin can be utilised as a useful marketing tool, especially when exporting to overseas markets.

Proof of origin is increasingly becoming a consumer need in today’s markets, which is why we have created our very own ‘Oritain trustmark’. Any product bearing this mark means that it can be proven to the source.