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eTrackit

Traceability / eTrackit

1 December 2023

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Textile Exchange’s eTrackit system works by electronically tracking certified materials for each key product transformation, as well as every time products are transacted between a seller and a buyer. Business rules are built into the system, and inventories are transacted in real-time to reduce operational processing and data turnaround time.

Textile Exchange’s Traceability System eTrackit Now Commercially Available

Textile Exchange’s electronic traceability system for certified materials has now been made commercially available for the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) and Recycled Content Standard (RCS).

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