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Cotton Origin Traceability: How to Verify Cotton from Farm to Knitwear
Cotton origin traceability connects a stated cotton-growing origin to documented sourcing, processing, and material records. Depending on the chain-of-custody model, it may establish country-level origin or support more detailed information about eligible sources. A reliable system links supplier records, material specifications, lot identifiers, and relevant transaction documents to yarn, knitted fabric, and finished garments. A sustainability claim or supplier certificate alone does not necessarily prove the origin of the cotton in a specific product.
