ROC™ Fiber & Materials Program for Supply Chain Actors: Gins, Brokers, Merchants & Manufacturers

Why This Program Matters for Supply‑Chain Partners

Mills and manufacturers play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of regenerative organic fibers as they move from farm to finished product.

The ROC™ Fibers & Materials Program provides a clear, practical framework for participation—supporting transparency without unnecessary duplication.

The Role of Mills & Manufacturers

Supply‑chain partners help ensure that:

• Regenerative organic fibers remain segregated and verified
• Chain‑of‑custody requirements are met
• Claims made downstream are credible and defensible

Your role is essential to the trust that ROC™ represents in the marketplace.

How Participation Works

1. Annual Registration & Verification – Supply‑chain actors register annually with ROA providing current Chain of Custody certification.
2. Alignment, Not Duplication – The program recognizes existing credible certifications to avoid redundant audits wherever possible.
3. Traceability Participation – As digital traceability systems are implemented; participating partners help support:
   1. Volume reconciliation
   2. Transaction verification
   3. Transparency across sourcing networks

What Participation and Registration Offers

• Clarity – Clear expectations for compliance and participation
• Efficiency – Alignment with existing certification systems
• Visibility – Opportunities to be recognized within verified ROC™ supply networks
• Stability – Engagement in long‑term, values‑aligned sourcing relationships
• Access to the ROA Fiber & Materials Community, ROC™ Cotton Sourcing Directory

What ROC™ Is Not

• A replacement for existing certifications
• A marketing claim for processors or manufacturers
• A volume‑driven sourcing mandate

Signals to Brand Partners

Participation demonstrates a commitment to:

• Transparency and verification
• Responsible sourcing practices
• Collaboration across the value chain

These signals matter to brands seeking reliable, regenerative supply partners.

Getting Involved

Mills and manufacturers typically begin with a registration and alignment conversation to confirm certification status and participation requirements.

ROC™ recognizes that strong regenerative systems depend on strong supply‑chain partners.

Step 1. Book a call with La Rhea Pepper at larhea@regenorganic.org.

Step 2 Download and fill out Registration Form Here. Once filled out please send to fibersandmaterials@regenorganic.org with all required documents.