ROC™ Fiber & Materials Program for Supply Chain Actors: Gins, Brokers, Merchants & Manufacturers
Strengthening trust, traceability, and integrity across the fiber supply chain.
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
- Annual Registration & Verification – Supply‑chain actors register annually with ROA providing current Chain of Custody certification.
- Alignment, Not Duplication – The program recognizes existing credible certifications to avoid redundant audits wherever possible.
- Traceability Participation – As digital traceability systems are implemented; participating partners help support:
- Volume reconciliation
- Transaction verification
- 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.
Gins, Brokers, Merchants & Manufacturers
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Contact: Mustafa Tekin | mustafa@akasyaltd.com
Country: Turkey
Product Category: ROC Cotton
Market Focus: (Women, Men, Children, infant, Sportswear, Intimates, Home Goods, Promotional Merchandise, Others) Primary processing of ROC cotton for supply-chain partners.
Production Details: Primary processing of ROC cotton for supply chain partners. The facility performs ginning while maintaining traceability and segregation requirements.
Estimated Annual ROC™ Cotton Volume: Approximately 360 ton
Fiber type: Cotton (upland, pima, ELS) Upland Cotton
Regenerative Practices: Supports regenerative organic supply chains through preservation of identity, segregation of ROC cotton lots, traceability records and transparent material flow management. The facility supports regenerative organic farming programs by providing reliable processing services for contracted ROC™ cotton producers and maintaining transparent communication throughout the harvest and ginning season.
Social Impact Highlights: Creating local jobs, worker health and safety training, fair working practices.
Transition Programs or Farmer Support Initiatives: Supports ROC farm program operated by Akasya Tarım.
Region: Peru
Contact Person: Mariela Calderon
Contact Email: mariela.calderon@bergmanrivera.com
Bergman Rivera is a Peruvian company dedicated to the development of sustainable and traceable textile supply chains. The company specializes in organic and regenerative cotton, working closely with smallholder farmers and local communities to promote environmentally and socially responsible practices.
Yarn: Combed Ring Spun, Ring Spun, Open End
Fabrics: Knitting, Woven
Finished Goods: T-Shirts, Sweaters, Jackets, Pants, Shorts, Bags (totes), Sheets, Underwear (Socks, and others)
- Contacts:
Besim ÖZEKD | Bozek@bossa.com.tr
Deniz CİVAN YİĞİT | Civan@bossa.com.tr - Country -Turkey
- Focus: denim and non denim fabric
- Products: denim and non denim fabric
www.sustainablycraftedclothing.com
Region: India
Contact Person: Sreeranga Rajan
Contact Email: sreeranga@dibellaindia.com
Mens and Womens Woven Apparel such as Shirts and Blouses in twills, oxfords, plaids and stripes. Non apparels such as Totes, Aprons, CAPs, Scarves and other woven products.
Yarn: Combed Ring Spun, Ring Spun, Open End
Fabrics: Woven
Finished Goods: Caps, Aprons, Bags (totes), Sheets, Pants, Shorts, T-Shirts
Region: India / Sri Lanka / Bangladesh
Contact Person: Marci Zaroff
Contact Email:
marcizaroff@gmail.com
Focus: Full-package regenerative/organic certified apparel (women, men kids/baby) and home/hospitality textiles
Products: Knit & woven apparel (T-shirts, hoodies, totes, hats, dresses, tops/bottoms, underwear/loungewear/socks, denim, sweaters, etc.) and home/hospitality (bedding, blankets/throws, towels, robes, pillows, etc.); custom production
Notes: End-to-end from farm to finished fashion, vertical sustainable manufacturing; data-driven traceability from source to story; in-stock ROC merch program with on-demand printing (coming soon, please inquire)
Farm & Production Overview
Primary and Secondary Crops: Cotton (primary) and wheat, vetch, barley(secondary)
Fiber Type (Upland, Pima, ELS, etc.): Upland
Number of Farmers / Hectares: 100-150 farmers for Akasya
Program Highlights
Regenerative organic agriculture focuses on improving soil health, increasing biodiversity, protecting water resources, and supporting long-term sustainable production. Key practices include crop rotation, cover cropping, minimum tillage, increasing soil organic matter, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, using organic and biological inputs, conserving water, protecting natural habitats, recycling resources, and supporting worker health, safety, and social responsibility. Together, these practices strengthen environmental sustainability, agricultural resilience, and ecosystem health.
Social Impact Highlights (Akasya & Verona)
Akasya and Verona are committed to fair and ethical working conditions, worker health and safety, equal opportunity, and the prevention of discrimination, forced labor, and child labor. They support fair wages, reasonable working hours, employee training, transparent communication, and community engagement, while promoting long-term social responsibility and sustainable rural development throughout the supply chain.
Contact: Mustafa Tekin | mustafa@akasyaltd.com
Website: www.akasyaltd.com
Country / Region: Türkiye Aegean Region
Region: Italia
Contact Person: Paolo Avanzini/Roselena Rossetti/Alexandru Gioroc
Contact Email:
avanzini@emilcotoni.it
info@emilcotoni.it
alexandru.gioroc@emilcotoni.it
We are a manufacturing company who provides yarns and knit fabrics.
Yarn: Open End, Ring Spun, Combed Ring Spun
Fabrics: Knits
Finished Goods: T-Shirts, Sweaters
Region: India
Contact Person: F Suyash
Contact Email: suyash@fusionclothing.com
We manufacture knitted apparel – Tshirts, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Dresses, Pants, Shorts, boxers, briefs for leading brands using regenerative organic cotton using low-impact production methods.
Yarn: Combed Ring Spun
Fabrics: Knits
Finished Goods: T-Shirts, Sweaters, Jackets, Pants, Shorts, Underwear (Socks, and others)
Private label company specializing in knits and woven apparel for men, women, and children, as well as home textiles, bags, and accessories for promotions, uniforms, and retail.
Farms Producer Companies:
Samaira Development of agricultural initiative producer company Limited.
Niyamgiri Cooperative Society Limited
Contact for Sourcing: amol@gallantintl.com and gallant@gallantintl.com
Website: www.maraloverseas.com
Country – India
Contact person: Mr. Mohit Maheshwari (Head Marketing & Operations)
Focus: Sustainable Business Practices
Products: Grey Yarn, Dyed Yarn, Melange Yarn, Grey Knitted Fabric, Dyed Fabric, Digitally Printed Fabric, All types of Male – Female Knitted Garments
Region: India
Contact Person: Ali Canbolat
Contact Email: suyash@fusionclothing.com
We are a denim fabric manufacturer.
Yarn: Combed Ring Spun, Ring Spun, Open End
Fabrics: Woven
Finished Goods: Pants, Shorts, Jackets
website – www.nitinspinners.com
Country: India
Contact person: Pawan Verma
Contact mail: pawan.v@nitinspinners.com
Focus: Yarns – Ring spun, open end, vortex made of 100% Cotton and blends, knitted fabric, woven fabric
Products:
Ring Spun Yarn: From Ne20 to Ne120 for Weaving as well as Knitting with specialties in Combed, Carded, Compact (Both Combed and Compact), Slub, Core Spun Yarn, and Reverse Twist yarns. We also produce blends of Cotton/Poly and Poly/Viscose and manufacture Gassed Yarns upon customer request.
Open End Yarn: Ne06 to Ne20 along with Poly/Cotton Blends.
We can provide a variety of Cotton Fibres from SUPIMA, USA Cotton, Australian Cotton, GIZA Cotton to CMIA Cotton.
Finished and Printed Woven Fabrics: A wide variety of Dyed Cotton Fabrics, including RFD, Bleached, Dyed, Printed, and Yarn Dyed options. Our fabrics can be treated with specialized finishes such as Water Repellant, Nano Care, Soil Release, Anti-Bacterial Finish, Aero Finish, Bio Polish, and more. We offer a range of weaves including Twills, Gabardines, Broken Twill, Ripstop, Canvas, Mattie’s, Ducks, Plain Tussor, Dobby, Cord, and Ottoman
Greige Knitted Fabrics: Tubular and Open Width fabrics with Single Jersey, Interlock and Pique structures.
Contact person: Sameer Bhand | sameer@pratibhasyntex.com
Region: India
Focus: circular knit products (yarns & garments)
Products: Yarn – 16’s – 40’s (Organic cotton, regenerative organic cotton (Vasudha Primo); cotton blends, other blends with silk, wool, linen, next gen products – recycled cotton, recycled poly, circulose.
Website: Sierra-Spinning.com
Contact Person: Andy Harris (andy@americamade-holdings.com)
Country: United States – California
Focus: Spinning of US Regenerative, Recycled and Organic Cotton Fibers
Products: Cotton Yarns (Ring spun & Open End), Recycling, R&D
Note: Spinning Mill operation Spring 2028
Contact: Mustafa Tekin | mustafa@akasyaltd.com
Country: Turkey
Product Category: ROC Cotton
Market Focus: (Women, Men, Children, infant, Sportswear, Intimates, Home Goods, Promotional Merchandise, Others) Primary processing of ROC cotton for supply-chain partners.
Production Details: Primary processing of ROC cotton for supply chain partners. The facility performs ginning while maintaining traceability and segregation requirements.
Estimated Annual ROC™ Cotton Volume: Approximately 1.200 tons
Fiber Type: Upland Cotton
Regenerative Practices: Supports regenerative organic supply chains through preservation of identity, segregation of ROC cotton lots, traceability records and transparent material flow management. The facility supports regenerative organic farming programs by providing reliable processing services for contracted ROC™ cotton producers and maintaining transparent communication throughout the harvest and ginning season.
Social Impact Highlights: Creating local jobs, worker health and safety training, fair working practices.
Transition Programs or Farmer Support Initiatives: Supports ROC farm program operated by Akasya Tarım.
Contact: Mr. Rajkumar Dey
Website: rcm-organic.co
Country: India
Product Categories: Garment, Sweater
Market Focus: Women, Me: n, Children, infant, Sportswear, Intimates, Home Goods, Promotional Merchandise: Women, Men, Children, infant
Production Details: CMT
Estimated Annual ROC™ Cotton Volume: 50 Tons
Fiber Type: (upland, Pima, etc.) ROC Organic
Yarn/Fabric Capabilities: Organic ROC Yarn
Regenerative Practices: The Rajlakshmi Cotton Mills Pvt. Ltd. sources Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) cotton yarn and manufactures garments and sweaters according to customer specifications. The company is committed to maintaining the integrity, traceability, and quality of ROC™ materials throughout its production processes.
Social Impact Highlights: The company demonstrates a strong commitment to social responsibility through certifications including SA8000, GOTS, BSCI, Fair Trade, and other recognized social and technical compliance standards. These certifications reflect ongoing efforts to uphold ethical labor practices, worker welfare, workplace safety, and responsible manufacturing.
Transition Programs and Farmer Support Initiatives: The Rajlakshmi Cotton Mills Pvt. Ltd. supports regenerative agriculture and farming communities by paying premiums for certified materials. These premiums help incentivize regenerative farming practices, strengthen supply chain partnerships, and contribute to the long-term economic sustainability of farmers.
Thank you for your interest in the ROC™ Fiber & Materials Program — a proven solution for sustainable sourcing. We look forward to working with you to seamlessly integrate ROC™ into your portfolio of fibers.