Downloads/ Additional Information
More detailed data and materials are available for download here, including the Chain of Custody Guideline, communication guidelines for marketing as well as links to the CmiA supply chain App for Android and iOS.
Whether for fashion collections, clothes, workwear, or home textiles, the Cotton made in Africa label is suitable for all types of products. Integration takes five simple steps.
Once you have decided to integrate CmiA cotton into your supply chain, contact ATAKORA Fördergesellschaft GmbH. ATAKORA markets the sustainable cotton from the Cotton made in Africa initiative for the Aid by Trade Foundation.
Conclude a licensing agreement with ATAKORA that stipulates the terms regulating:
Choose one of the two systems below to precisely define the degree of transparency and integration of Cotton made in Africa cotton within your supply chain:
Inform suppliers and partners in your supply chain about your decision to use Cotton made in Africa. When fulfilling orders, CmiA requirements must be communicated throughout the entire supply chain (generally comprising the importer, supplier, fabric producer, and spinning mill) and must be reflected in all documentation.
ATAKORA must regularly receive reports from you regarding mass measurements, production countries, producers, etc. in accordance with the signed licensing agreement.
Cotton made in Africa smooths the way into using sustainable raw material in mass markets by providing advice and support for their integration into existing procurement structures, offering:
Current news and information about cotton prices and planned workshops are available on our CmiA supply chain App .
More detailed data and materials are available for download here, including the Chain of Custody Guideline, communication guidelines for marketing as well as links to the CmiA supply chain App for Android and iOS.
Communication guidelines
Please send us a message if you are interested in our communication guidelines.
Download our Supply Chain App here:
Cotton made in Africa smooths the way for using sustainable raw materials in the mass market by providing you with advice and support for integration into existing procurement structures. Feel free to contact us by email:
Your contact persons
supplychain@abt-foundation.org.