cotton
70% of Hanesbrands Cotton Grown by US Farmers
The basics maker's latest sustainability report says using U.S.-grown cotton has helped reduce GHG emissions.
Blank Apparel Company Switches to Recycled Polyester
Next Level Apparel changes polyester policies after going all in on U.S. cotton.
Target, Walmart Join Better Cotton’s India Traceability Test
Better Cotton's one million producers there will be followed digitally and physically.
Why Natural Fibers Get Ignored in the Microfiber Pollution Debate
Cotton accounts for almost half of all microfiber pollution worldwide.
North Carolina Court Tosses Thread-Count Lawsuit
"AAVN is going to defend its patent to maintain the integrity of its products and protect consumers," said a…
Outerknown’s ‘California Series’ Shines a Spotlight on Domestic Farmers and Producers
The spring 2023 capsule was made with California cotton and milled and sewn in-state.
Cotton from Turkmenistan Requires ‘Meaningful Reform’
The Turkmen government must increase efforts to eliminate state-imposed forced labor in the country's cotton…
More of Next Level Apparel’s Garments Will Come From Haiti and DR
The blank apparel company expanded an existing nearshore relationship with CAFTA-DR apparel manufacturer…
YESS Conducts Inaugural Due Diligence Assessments in Pakistan
Two yarn-spinning mills in Pakistan underwent independent assessments according to YESS: Yarn Ethically…
CBP Reveals Apparel, Footwear Detentions Since UFLPA Became Law
The agency offered new insights into the enforcement outcomes since the sweeping legislation took effect last…
Coyuchi CEO Dissects Climate-Beneficial Cotton Launch
"That was really exciting about this project for us, this mixture of science and a commercial opportunity,"…
Data Matters: Measuring Sustainability Outcomes to Improve Water Management and Dispel Misinformation
A linchpin of the fashion industry, cotton is sometimes incorrectly stated as being a water-intensive crop.
T-Shirt Giant Teams with Oritain to Trace Cotton
Next Level Apparel is investing in traceability tech after committing to use only U.S.-grown cotton.
India Cotton Farmers Show it ‘Pays to Go Organic’
For its 2021-2022 season, the Organic Cotton Accelerator saw the number of in-conversion participants leap…
CottonConnect Impact Report Shows Payoffs in Safety, Sustainability
The farming organization's first impact report asses how its programs support farmers in creating positive…