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Software for a sustainable textile supply chain

The textile and apparel industry today faces several supply chain challenges. Modern consumers want to know where their clothing is coming from and demand that this is produced fair and sustainable. Due to the complex nature of the textile supply chain, these challenges need to be addressed in several places in the supply chain. 

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The journey from cotton to counter

The textile supply chain is long and complex, spanning multiple countries and type of companies. The journey starts with the cotton farmer and moves through the supply chain via ginners, traders, spinners, importers, garment manufacturers and dyers before ending up at the retailer. All these parts of the supply chain face it's own challenges. A farmer may faces water scarcity, where as a garment manufacturer needs to be sure that the work environment is fair and safe. And then there are economic metrics to consider. The textile supply chain is very much a textile value chain.

Challenges for the textile & apparel industry

  • Use of water, energy and land;
  • Availability of sustainable raw materials;
  • The impact of production waste;
  • Social responsibility towards employees;
  • The use of chemicals, including dyes, finishes, and coatings;
  • Health risks for workers and consumers of the final product;
  • Animal welfare in case of wool, down or cashmere.
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Technology created for the industry

The challenges in creating a sustainable textile and apparel industry are not solved with a few simple actions, but require an approach to continuous improvement, with access to a centralized overview of information covering all stakeholders in the textile supply chain.

Next to our standard software platform, ChainPoint offers a pre-configured software platform designed especially for the textile industry. This software tackles all the common challenges the textile and apparel industry faces. Our new software platform was created based on the input of dozens of textile companies. We've listed some of those below.

Meet our customers

ChainPoint has a well-established track record in the cotton, textile and apparel industry. Our industry experts understand the issues related to the textile industry and can help you improve sustainability, both with our software solutions, as well as with our knowledge and expertise.

Fighting child labour in the carpet industry

GoodWeave International is working to end child labour in the carpet industry and replicating its market-based approach in other sectors. With integrated desktop and mobile solutions they are collect data through all tiers of production.

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Endorsing a claim for Better Cotton

The Better Cotton Initiative aims to improve the livelihood and economic development in cotton producing areas, reduce the environmental impact of cotton production and secure the future of the sector.

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Download our solution paper.

How to build sustainable supply chains for textile & apparel

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Our solution paper offers you an overview of the cotton market and the solutions available to improve sustainability. A step-by-step approach to building a more sustainable textile supply chain.

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