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This is the Fiber Gen Z Prioritizes While Embracing Authenticity & Sustainability
Two-thirds of Gen Z consumers say cotton is their favorite fiber or fabric to wear, according to Cotton…
Monthly Cotton Economic Newsletter: April 2025
Recent announcements about changes to U.S. trade policy were followed by significant volatility in a wide…
Leading Cotton Expert Weighs In on Tariff Effect
Sourcing Journal spoke to Cotton Incorporated's senior economist Jon Devine to explore tariff's impact on…
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How Brands Can Bridge Consumers’ Sustainability Knowledge and Behavior Gaps
At the Sustainability Summit, Cotton Incorporated shared survey data showing the holes in consumers'…
These New Technologies are Elevating Consumers’ Favorite Fiber
New technologies and treatments are keeping cotton at the forefront of functionality, all the while…
Here’s Why Consumers Prefer Natural Fibers for Home & Beyond
In the home décor market, one thing that remains timeless is the consumer preference for natural fibers…
Monthly Cotton Economic Newsletter: March 2025
Cotton benchmarks were either flat or slightly lower over the past month.
Cotton Maintains ‘Incredible Secrecy’ About Synthetic Pesticide Use, Report Says
There is a "glaring lack of transparency" regarding the names and quantities of chemical inputs in all…
Why These NYFW Designers Use Cotton For Fall Collections
New York Fashion Week recently wrapped, and it's clear that natural fibers like cotton will be having a…
Here’s Where (And Why!) In-Store Shopping is Most Popular
Despite e-commerce's ease and convenience, most consumers prefer to purchase apparel in-store.
Monthly Cotton Economic Newsletter: February 2025
Over the past two months, the Chinese production forecast has risen nearly 10 percent, and a potential…
At NRF’s Big Show: Holiday Recap & What’s in Store for 2025
This year, nobody got far into the event without hearing about new iterations of retail AI, the latest in…
Reaching 2025’s Health-Minded Consumer with ‘Plant-Based’ Apparel
As folks contend with their New Year's resolutions, they might also consider a new element to their health…
Monthly Cotton Economic Newsletter: January 2025
Movement in cotton benchmarks was mixed, with some values flat, decreasing or rising over the past month.
Outlook ’25: Trends Challenge Traditional Denim
Silhouettes are unexpected and modular, allowing denim to cross over into new categories.