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Here’s Why Cotton Stands Out in a World of Change
Cotton's sustainability comes to the fore as climate change threatens not just the plant, but the communities…
‘World Cotton Day’ Set for Oct. 7 on UN Annual Calendar
On World Cotton Day, stakeholders from the global cotton community come together to speak on the many…
Cotton Myth Busting: Why the Crop Is Less Thirsty Than You Think
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol aims to tell the true story about U.S. cotton and its water use.
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Cotton Australia’s New Service Addresses Labor Shortage
Cotton Jobs Australia allows connect growers to post jobs they need filling and then accept applications…
How the Pandemic Really Affected the Mindset of Global Consumers
New research shows windows of opportunity for the makers and retailers that take the time to discern what…
Flame-Retardant, Formaldehyde-Free Cotton? New Breakthrough Makes it Possible
"Until now, it has always taken a compromise to make cotton fireproof," said Sabyasachi Gaan, a chemist and…
Supima Cotton Design Competition Winner Celebrates the Beauty of Aging
"This is actually inspired by my grandparents," Xu said. "They have wrinkles all over their bodies and I…
ESG Outlook: Gary Adams of U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol on Sustainability Misconceptions
In this Q&A, Gary Adams, president of U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, discusses the organization's collective…
Office or Not, Here’s Why Consumers Still Want Comfort
Apparel brands should count on one thing: no matter where employees land, comfort will still be king.
Uniqlo Reunites With Ines de la Fressange for Fall/Winter Lifewear
However, it's unclear if cotton-made items in the new collection will pass the smell test with U.S. Customs…
Target, Walmart Linked to Xinjiang Cotton as China Lashes Out With ‘Nutty Propaganda’
'Forced labor' cotton from Xinjiang is still infiltrating the supply chains of American retailers, a new…
Asian Garment Hubs Facing Existential Threat: Climate Change
Pushed up by climate change, rising sea levels over the next decade could submerge vast garment-producing…
Recover Scales Textile-to-Textile Recycling to Meet Growing Demand
Fourth-generation manufacturer and material science company Recover scales up to meet global demand for…
Timberland Eyes ‘True Circularity’ With Take-Back Program
The outdoor brand also previewed the Timberloop Trekker, a city hiking shoe designed for circularity.
Is China’s Homegrown Better Cotton Workaround ‘Dead on Arrival’?
If China is using its new program as a "protectionist alternative for BCI, then [it] will not fly in Western…