The two dominant routes into recycled textile supply chains - Textile-to-Textile (T2T) and Bottle-to-Textile (B2T) - share a common problem. Once the fibre is made, its origin becomes a matter of trust rather than proof.  

FibreTrace® technology closes this gap by embedding a unique physical pigment identifier directly into the recycled fibre at the source - at the recycling stage for T2T and at the point of PET conversion for B2T- making its recycled origin permanently verifiable. Rather than a label, tag, or digital record, it is a physical identity that cannot be removed, transferred, or falsified — persisting through every stage of downstream processing, post-life recycling, and instantly verifiable via a simple scan at any point in the supply chain. 

Origin that survives the supply chain 

For T2T, where collected textiles pass through sorters, shredders, and spinners before reaching a finished product, FibreTrace’s proprietary pigment survives every stage of both mechanical and chemical recycling, meaning a fibre's verified origin travels with it into the next cycle of use regardless of the recycling method. That is not a marginal improvement on existing certification systems; it is a different category of evidence. 

For B2T, FibreTrace® pigments work from recycled PET chip through to finished textile. The same handheld scanner technology that confirms T2T origin in a spinning mill can verify B2T content at any point in the chain - from yarn producer to garment manufacturer - creating a consistent, technology-backed traceability standard across both recycling pathways. 

Compliance built in 

Brands sourcing through the FibreTrace® Fibre Hub can access materials whose recycled origin is confirmed at the source and remains traceable to the finished garment, and beyond, into post-consumer take-back. 

The technology also provides a powerful foundation for branded take-back programs. When textiles are returned at end of life, a scan instantly confirms the product is genuine and brand-owned, even if care labels or other identifying tags have been removed by the customer. This allows brands to fulfil EPR obligations with confidence, proving product ownership regardless of how a textile has been transformed through its life.  

As the Green Claims Directive, ESPR, DPP, and EPR obligations begin to be enforced, FibreTrace® provides the infrastructure for simplifying compliance, enabling brands, suppliers, and certifiers to substantiate claims with the material-level evidence that regulators increasingly require. FibreTrace® is the verification layer that allows recycled textiles to fulfil their environmental promise.