SGS, FibreTrace collaborate to develop fiber integrity protocol

SGS, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, and FibreTrace, a digital and physical traceability provider have partnered to produce an innovative fiber integrity protocol for the textile industry. This strategic partnership aims to bolster confidence in product claims for various materials, benefiting brands around the world.

This fiber integrity protocol will integrate important components like testing, verification, chain of custody checks, and product markers in order to address the increasing consumer demand and market pressure for transparency and accountability in global supply chains. SGS will work along with footwear and textile supply chain operators to ensure the accuracy and veracity of traceability claims for materials.

Robust implementation of verification and compliance across the entire value chain will be at the prime focus of the collaboration.

“The partnership with SGS allows the accelerated and robust implementation of FibreTrace across vast supply chains, with multi-fiber applications, multiple languages and multiple countries of origin and production,” said Shannon Mercer, the CEO of FibreTrace.

“This welcome collaboration with FibreTrace marks another step forward to support the global textile industry towards full supply chain traceability. By embracing new technologies, we are better placed to ease the pathway towards traceability for producers, manufacturers, brands and retailers worldwide,” said Yvonne Tse, vice president of global soft lines at SGS.

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