Next Level Apparel, a Torrance, California-based producer of blank garments, has been elevated to gold-level membership in Oritain's forensic origin verification program. It's the highest tier offered by the certifier, and Next Level is among the first partners to reach it.
For several years, Next Level has worked with Oritain to strengthen the integrity of its cotton textile supply chain. Oritain's method relies on a product's inherent chemical signature - isotopes, trace elements, and other markers - to confirm where raw materials were grown or produced. Because the signature is intrinsic to the fiber, it cannot be removed or tampered with. The system uses a global reference database and statistical modeling to verify claims from field to finished garment.
The new gold-level membership gives Next Level faster verification turnaround, dedicated account management, and access to supply chain insights, plus exclusive co-marketing opportunities. The company already works with the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, Fair Labor Association, Altana, and TrusTrace to document responsible sourcing and production.
"Integrity has always been central to how we operate," said Eric Simsolo, Next Level Apparel president. "Working with Oritain allows us to support our sourcing standards with forensic origin verification, providing our customers with greater clarity and confidence in where our materials come from."
Oritain's client list also includes Big W, Yunus Textile Mills, Welspun, Supima, Shein, Loftex, and Cone Denim. The firm recently added leather verification to its capabilities, addressing a material that has historically been more difficult to trace than cotton.
Originally reported by WWD