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Despite Inflation Jitters, BTS Apparel Sales Expected to Rise
NRF's Matt Shay says research shows U.S. consumers are eager to start their back-to-school and college…
Why Fashion Needs to Make a Bigger Effort to Be ‘Plastic Free’
Plastic Free July might just be the opportune time to examine the benefits of moving toward natural fibers…
Monthly Cotton Economic Letter: July 2023
Questions continue to loom from the demand side of the balance sheet.
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Here’s How Fashion Brands Can Go Plastic Free Beyond July
While fashion plays its own part in the plastic waste problem, it can also be part of the solution simply by…
Here’s Why Modern Performance Cotton & Gorpcore Make Sense
A growing part of the gorpcore category: cotton garments enhanced for the outdoors with performance…
What the Seal of Cotton Stands For
In 1973, Cotton Incorporated turned cotton from an agricultural product into a brand with the introduction of…
How Blue Jeans Pair Perfectly with Circular Fashion
Since Cotton Incorporated's Blue Jeans Go Green™ program began, more than 4.5 million pieces of denim have…
Monthly Economic Letter: June 2023
Movement in NY/ICE futures was erratic, but most cotton benchmarks were rangebound over the past month.
Why Transforming Stores Is Essential To Keep Today’s Consumer
While many shoppers began or increased their online shopping during the pandemic, emphasis has since shifted…
How the Seal of Cotton Has Stood the Test of Time
Cotton plays an integral role in consumers’ daily lives through clothing, home textiles, hygiene products and…
After 150 Years, Here’s Why Americans Are Still Pulling Their Jeans On
The blue jean is as popular as ever.
Blue Jeans Celebrate a Big Birthday with Style & Sustainability
As the blue jean marks its 150th birthday, one wonders if the garment could serve as a master class in how…
Monthly Economic Letter: May 2023
For the 2023/24 crop year, the USDA forecasts a slight 664,000 bale decrease in production and a large 6.6…
Here’s Why the Seal of Cotton Can Benefit Fashion Brands
Brands and manufacturers can leverage the popularity of the Seal of Cotton in a range of marketing efforts.
Exploring Cotton’s Role in a Sustainable Future
In a panel discussion on "Rerouting for a More Sustainable Future in Time," Cotton Inc.'s Jesse Daystar…