Integrity

Supply chain integrity, and the corresponding product integrity, is the linchpin of sustainability in the textile industry. Integrity covers the way companies are addressing issues in their supply chain, are working with suppliers to make improvements, and achieve product integrity, including the use of chain of custody standards and initiative guidelines for verifying the content of a preferred fiber or material. Certification to standards is one of the strongest ways to ensure that product claims are accurate and able to be verified. Ultimately, the goal is to move towards transparent and trusting supply chain partnerships which allows companies to closely manage risk and co-create more resilient trade relations that share value fairly through their supply network.