Carhartt’s membership in the Trust Protocol will provide transparency as the company works to gain greater insight into its supply chain by allowing full traceability of the US cotton in its gear.

“We pride ourselves on a history of manufacturing gear that is built to last from day one with the best and most durable materials available,” said Gretchen R. Valade, director of sustainability at Carhartt. “Becoming a member of the Trust Protocol enables us to continue our exploration into more responsibly sourced materials, which is the next step in our mission to leave a better world for the next generation of hardworking people.”

Daren Abney, executive director of the Trust Protocol, added: “Continuous improvement is a key part of our philosophy, which is why we’re eager to help our members work towards greater sustainability by providing measurable and verifiable farm-level data, as well as traceability of the US cotton they are sourcing. We’re thrilled that we can support Carhartt on their own continuous improvement journey towards sourcing more sustainable cotton.”

The Trust Protocol is recognised by Textile Exchange and Forum for the Future, and part of the Cascale, Textile Exchange’s 2025 Sustainable Cotton Challenge, Cotton 2040, and Cotton Up initiatives. It has also been published in the International Trade Centre Standards Map, recognised as a standard for sustainable cotton by the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles, approved as a standard for sustainable cotton by the German Federal Government, and confirmed as an ISEAL Community Member.

Last month The Trust Protocol announced a refreshed board with representatives from apparel retailers J. Crew Group, Gap Inc and Kiabi among the new board members. The board’s expansion aims to give greater and more equal representation to international stakeholders across the entire supply chain, while also enhancing the board’s diversity.