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G7 Pledges to Fight Xinjiang Forced Labor

Meanwhile, China continues to deny the existence of what others brand a "dystopian hellscape on a staggering…

Space Experiment Aims to Quench Cotton’s Thirst

A new project's aim is to grow genetically modified, drought-resistant cotton on the International Space…

Meeting Spring/Summer Apparel Demand as Pandemic Rules Lift

There are signs that American life is returning to some semblance of normalcy. And that means some good news…

C&A Exasperated With BCI’s Xinjiang Equivocation. Who’s Next?

C&A, "not satisfied with the recent developments" with the Better Cotton Initiative, says it's "time for a…

Wood Mackenzie Forecasts Rapid Global Fiber Recovery

Wood Mackenzie sees the industry reaching 2019 levels this year, with the outlook for fiber demand hitting…

BCI’s ‘Continued Silence’ on Xinjiang Hurts All Brands Using ‘Better’ Cotton

BCI is risking its credibility in ensuring decent work is embedded across its cotton sustainability program…

Advanced Features Bring Impressive Performance to Cotton Activewear

After a year that sapped people of their motivation, the warm weather of spring is inspiring many of us to…

Hemp, Already Hip, Could Soon Challenge Fashion’s Natural Order

With many brands showcasing hemp, it's worth questioning whether the fiber could soon eclipse cotton as…

Ralph Lauren is Open-Sourcing First Phase of ‘Color on Demand’

While fashion focuses on "competition and exclusivity," CEO Patrice Louvet said, protecting the planet…

This Earth Day, Consider Cotton & Regenerative Agriculture

Gen Z consumers in particular put environmental concerns like climate change, pollution and waste at the top…

Cowen: Why Uyghur Forced Labor Act Poses ‘Large Risk to Retail’

The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to mark up the legislation combating Xinjiang forced labor at…

Who Needs BCI When You Can Build Your Own Version?

China is said to be fast-tracking its own version of the Better Cotton Initiative as the nonprofit battles a…

After a Hard Year, a Little Levity From the Fabric of Our Lives

A new Cotton Inc. campaign reminds viewers how the confidence, comfort, and relatability of cotton fit into…

Why Retail Apparel Prices Fell Again in March

Women's wear prices fell 2.1 percent in March from February, with disparities by category seemingly based on…

For Consumers and Makers: A Reminder About Benefits of Natural Fiber

Those who are minding their planetary impact should take note of the many upsides to fashion fibers found in…