Hands on experience gleaned over several years allows some unique insights into the whole sustainability chain. 

 

From the field to the spinning mill processing the cotton into yarn, fabric and products for retail, cotton undergoes many changes in the process and trying to understand the sustainability of the final product can be challenging.

 

The science and documentation of traceability is evolving rapidly and helping brands and retailers understand both pitfalls and opportunities is a specialist process in which we excel. The risk of large volume shipments of finished products being turned away at ports of entry due to unexpected surprises in undesirable cottons being used in the manufacturing process is a real threat. However, such risks can be avoided with in depth understanding and experience. Here is where Tim North Cotton Consulting comes in to help. Understand your supply source and how it can impact your final product !

 

We can help work with Spinners to devise programmes that fit and allow them to produce products that are both compliant and attractive in terms of what they provide to sustainability efforts. Proving origin can be vital to retailers and brands and we know how this can be achieved.

 

Sustainability and traceability is a fast moving space and we can help all sectors of the textile chain understand and keep pace with changes and provide opportunities. Re-generative farming is just one aspect of how growers can make their cotton more desirable and valuable. The ability to scale up production in organic cottons is relatively limited compared to worldwide consumption of around 120 Million bales. Other means to meet sustainable needs are being created and all those engaged in cotton need to be fully informed about what is available and what is in the pipe line. Here we can help !

 

Sustainability is here to stay. The need to become carbon neutral will fast become an obligation for those needing to progress and remain relevant in the textile world. For too long there have been walls between the various processes involved in bringing cotton to the retail shelf. Hands on, proven and in depth experience at every stage in the processing chain is difficult to find but increasingly necessary to source and consult. We are here to help participants navigate this complex process to achieve desired goals.

 

Lack of knowledge in the product has become dangerous and could be extremely costly. Education and understanding is key and has become vital for those handling cotton made products.

 

For further details of consultancy services concerning sustainability and traceability please contact us.