Congratulations to SUPIMA on achieving groundbreaking milestones with the AQRe Project—Authenticity, Quality, and Responsibility!
Through Collaboration
One year in, the AQRe project on TextileGenesis has delivered remarkable results: 5 million+ pieces tracked 150,000+ bales uploaded 160+ brands onboarded 45+ brands implementing end-to-end Supima traceability Operating across 25+ countries
Supima’s latest whitepaper dives into the transformative collaboration with TextileGenesis™, spotlighting how advanced traceability is redefining transparency in the supply chain.
In July 2023, Supima launched the AQRe Project—a cutting-edge dual traceability system that combines Oritain’s isotopic verification with TextileGenesis’ digital chain of custody. The initiative replaces Supima’s traditional paper-based licensing system and reimagines traceability as a built-in feature of brand engagement.
TextileGenesis’ Role in AQRe:
TextileGenesis powers the digital traceability aspect of AQRe, starting at the spinning mill. Spinners input their Permanent Bale Identification (PBI) for Supima cotton into the platform. The platform uses Fibercoins™, representing 1 kg of cotton, to track Supima throughout the value chain. A custom version of the platform was developed exclusively for Supima, embedding brand licensing into the traceability process. The licensing fee is incorporated into the spinner’s traceability cost, spreading cost burden across the chain.
Key Features & Benefits:
Immutable audit trail: Every transaction in the supply chain is digitally logged.
Weight-based tracking: Ensures claimed Supima volumes align with actual material flow.
API & SFTP compatibility: Enables automated certification data exchange and system integration.
Training support: Over 60 webinars hosted to onboard Supima supply chain partners.
Integrated risk management: Flags entities linked to forced labor (e.g. Xinjiang-related) via DHS UFLPA lists.
“Oritain and TextileGenesis are perfect partners. Collaboratively, they provide that missing link to have confidence that the data or the identity of a product is credible.”—Mark Lewkowitz, President and CEO, Supima
Read the full SUPIMA whitepaper to explore our collaboration here.
