Organic Cotton Traceability in Greece with Petsas S.A.

With a longstanding commitment to ethical manufacturing and environmental responsibility, Petsas S.A. has built a reputation as a trusted player in Greece’s textile sector. As global demand for verified organic fibres continues to rise, the company needed a reliable, science-based way to verify its organic cotton and keep it distinct from conventional fibres throughout the supply chain.

Petsas S.A. partnered with Haelixa to implement TraceDNA™ for cotton supply chain traceability across its vertically integrated operations.

Haelixa’s DNA technology marks the organic cotton lint at the source with a unique, invisible identifier that stays in the fibre through every production stage, from farm to finished garment. Each step of Petsas S.A.’s production can be verified with forensic testing, in line with the company’s commitments to responsible sourcing.

Thanks to its plug-and-play design, Haelixa’s DNA marking system was installed and operational within a single day. The sprayer worked without additional infrastructure or process changes.

Haelixa’s technicians trained the Petsas team on site to calibrate the dosage and apply the marker to the organic cotton lint, and marking began the same day.

GOTS certification documents how organic cotton is produced and processed. A DNA marker adds physical proof: applied to the lint at the source, it stays in the fibre through spinning, knitting and finishing. Forensic testing of yarn, fabric or garments then confirms that the cotton is the organic cotton that was marked.

• Verified organic cotton from farm to garment: Organic cotton processed in Petsas S.A.’s facilities can be traced and verified at every production stage, from farm to export-ready garments
• Stronger market position: Petsas S.A. can meet client and regulatory demands for verified sustainable practices with forensic evidence.
• Consumer trust: Digital product passports share the verified origin with end consumers, reinforcing confidence in the product’s authenticity, quality and ethical production.

This project uses TraceDNA™, Haelixa’s DNA-based solution for supply chain traceability.

Founded in 1983 by Dimitrios Petsas in Komotini, Petsas S.A. has grown into one of Greece’s most prominent vertically integrated textile producers. Specialising in high-quality underwear, the company controls every stage of production, from raw cotton sourcing to finished garments.

Committed to sustainability, Petsas S.A. operates an Environmental Management System aligned with ISO 14001, promoting continuous improvement, resource protection, employee safety and reduced environmental impact.