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Cotton Inc. Launches ‘The United of America’ Campaign
Cotton Incorporated, the research and promotion company for U.S. cotton producers and importers, will launch…
Report: The Truth About Organic Cotton and its Impacts
Hoping to quell misconceptions about organic cotton and its differences from the conventional kind, Textile…
EAC Waives Tax on Textile Imports to Boost Local Production
Looking to boost help their domestic industries, the six nations that comprise the East African Community…
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FLA Report Identifies Ways to Mitigate Child Labor Risks in Cotton Sector
A new report from the Fair Labor Association and the Development Workshop Cooperative found levels of child…
US Organic Fiber and Textile Sales Hit Record in 2016
Organic fiber sales in the U.S. broke another record in 2016, hitting $1.4 billion and posting a percent…
Textile Exchange Insights Series: How Sustainable is Your Cotton?
Imagine you’re a sustainability specialist making great strides in raw materials. Overall, you’ve improved…
What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Sell Baby Items
The phrase "as soft as a baby's bottom" doesn't mean much until you actually come into contact with a newborn…
USDA: Cotton Consumption, Production to Grow Next Year
The USDA's first detailed forecast report of world production and consumption for the 2017/2018 growing year…
Asos, Nike Pledge to Source 100 Percent Sustainable Cotton by 2025
Using eco-friendly cotton and minimizing environmental impact have become the latest efforts of global…
Cotton Prices Settle Down in May
After briefly spiking during the month, cotton prices settled down, ending May lower than at the end of April.
The Top 10 Alternative Facts About Cotton and Why They’re Wrong
For a fiber, cotton certainly makes its way into quite a few conversations—and it even finds itself the…
Cotton 2040 Project Wants to Make Sustainable Cotton a Mainstream Option for Sourcing
Target and Marks and Spencer have signed on to a new initiative that's working to make sustainable cotton the…
Applied DNA Extends Authentication Technology to New Raw Materials
Applied DNA Sciences is gaining momentum in establishing its proprietary technology throughout the textile…
NCC Turns to USDA After Cotton Seed Policy Nixed From Budget Bill
The National Cotton Council is calling out Congress for not including what it says is a budget-neutral…
Cotton Supply Seen Increasing in Next Crop Year
Apparel and textile manufacturers can expect more cotton availability going forward, although volatility…