What Is a Chain-of-Custody Document in Recycled Fabric Sourcing?

Chain-of-custody records link claimed material through defined supply-chain stages.

Traceability needs consistent identifiers across suppliers, materials, processes, and finished orders. Retain the source documents and record changes or unresolved gaps; a supplier's assurance is easier to evaluate when the brand can follow the claimed attribute through the relevant stages rather than relying on an isolated logo. Check continuity between documented transactions.