Textile Exchange Standards Brand and Retailer Certification Toolkit

Chain of custody certification requires that each stage in the supply chain takes the proper steps to ensure that the integrity of the claimed material can be maintained. This helps to maintain the identity of materials as they move from the farm or producer to the final product. Understanding how this system works will help your company on your journey to adopt verified preferred fibers and materials. The goal of this document is that brands and retailers have a resource to introduce new users to the system of Textile Exchange standards, understanding how certification works, and identifying the key steps to source certified products.