Compliance - Why Traceability Matters

Transparency Mandates Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains

Global supply chains are becoming more complex, and the textile industry is under increasing pressure to verify where and how materials are produced. Regulations in the European Union- such as Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the upcoming Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements- are setting new expectations for transparency and data integrity across all stages of production. These frameworks require companies to maintain verifiable records showing the origin and movement of materials, including cotton, from farm to finished product. 

How EU Regulations Are Driving a New Era of Traceable Production

Meeting these standards is not just about compliance—it’s about ensuring your cotton can move freely through global markets. Without reliable, verifiable data, shipments can face delays at customs or be excluded from preferred supplier programs. Brands and manufacturers are now expected to demonstrate that the materials they use come from legitimate, traceable sources that meet environmental and social criteria defined by law.

Silverleafe Cotton Tracing's Solution

Connecting Every Stage of Cotton's Journey- from Field to Fabric
By enabling digital transparency and data accuracy, Silverleafe helps suppliers, mills, and brands stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements, reduce operational risk, and improve trust with trading partners—all without changing the way they do business.
Creating End-to-End Traceability Through Integrated Data Systems
Our platform provides a data-driven traceability solution for the entire textile supply chain. Using a combination of RFID hardware, machine-harvest data, and a secure digital record system, Silverleafe creates a permanent record that follows cotton from the field to the gin, warehouse, spinning mill, and beyond. Each step is automatically verified—capturing time, location, and movement—so every participant in the supply chain can prove where their cotton came from and how it moved.

Industry Legislation & Regulation:

EU Digital Product Passport (DPP)

An official page describing the initiative, its objectives, and how it fits into EU law: Digital product passport – rules for service providers

Regulation – EU – 2024/1781 – EN – EUR-Lex

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