How Bale Index works
Every authorised participant works through the same three phases. We review your organisation first. Then you register consignments and follow them through agreed checkpoints. And whatever comes back from downstream gets linked to the consignment it belongs to. One record, kept straight.
The three phase journey
1Onboard
Set up your organisation and get verified to start trading with trust.
- 1Create organisation profile
- 2Select user type
- 3Submit documents
2Track
Register consignments and track bales in real time across the supply chain.
- 1Register first consignment
- 2Generate Bale Index ID
- 3Track shipment
3Verify & report
Capture downstream evidence, report outcomes and turn data into impact you can prove.
- 1Capture downstream evidence
- 2Report recovery outcome
- 3View dashboard insights
What happens in practice
Onboard with confidence
Create your profile, choose your role and submit the documents we need to verify your organisation.
Move and track every bale
Register consignments, generate Bale Index IDs and track shipments across borders in real time.
Verify with real evidence
Capture downstream evidence and test results through Live Bale Labs to prove quality and impact.
Report and build impact
Report recovery outcomes and access dashboards and reports to demonstrate performance.
Who it’s for
Exporters
Prove the origin and quality of your textile material.
Importers
Ensure transparency and mitigate supply chain risk.
Regulators
Access verified data to support policy and compliance.
Market associations
Strengthen standards and industry collaboration.
Recovery partners
Track outcomes and evidence your impact.
Brands & funders
Make informed decisions and invest with confidence.
Verification and trust
- 1
Document review
We review submitted documents for completeness.
- 2
Profile approval
Your profile is approved once requirements are met.
- 3
Evidence review
Downstream evidence is checked for accuracy and validity.
- 4
Audit trail
All actions are logged for transparency and compliance.
Live Bale Labs
When a declaration isn’t enough
Some records need more than what’s written on the paperwork. Where stronger evidence is needed, Live Bale Labs adds material observation and assessment, and the findings are linked to the relevant Bale Index record. Who sees them follows your permissions.
See how Live Bale Labs works
Start with the workflow that fits your organisation
The requirements aren’t the same for everyone. Tell us your role and we’ll walk you through onboarding, the information we’ll ask for and the evidence you’ll hold. And if you’d rather see it working first, book a demo. No strings.