North and Central American Polyester Filament Yarn Producers Launch YarnProof™ to Strengthen Regional Trade Compliance and Supply Chain Integrity

Nick Pence, Senior Director of Material Supply at Under Armour

“Supply chain integrity is a top priority for our brand”

Nick Pence, Senior Director of Material Supply at Under Armour

“As we continue to rely on yarn manufacturers in the region to fulfill our brand’s strategic goals, we are encouraged by the proactive steps the industry is taking to enhance transparency and reliability throughout the supply chain, and to provide physical evidence to support sourcing history.”

Kim Glas, President & CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

“Traditional methods of fraud detection, such as document review and site visits remain important”

Kim Glas, President & CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

“With the launch of YarnProof, the region gains a new tool for substantiating origin claims, giving brands greater confidence in their sourcing decisions while creating additional opportunities for North and Central American manufacturing.”

Allen Jacoby, President of Technical Textiles at Milliken & Company

“Strong regional manufacturing depends on trust, transparency, and consistent enforcement of trade requirements”

Allen Jacoby, President of Technical Textiles at Milliken & Company

“The ability to verify material origin through immediate physical evidence strengthens compliance, improves transparency, and builds confidence across the supply chain.”