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Cotton made in Africa

CmiA Partners Power 2023 Sustainability Successes for African Cotton

The aggregated validation report confirms progress across the sustainably grown African cotton initiative's…

Cotton Made in Africa Launches Satellite Surveillance

The division of Aid by Trade follows India in using satellites to monitor cotton's geography, soil and growth.

Cotton Made in Africa Recognized by Two Sustainability Standards

Companies can now use CmiA cotton to meet the Bronze-level requirements in the Material Health category of…

Polish Retailer LPP Partners With Cotton Made in Africa

LPP, with a chain of 2,000 stores, contractually agreed to purchase up to 60 million items per year to…

GOTS and BCI ‘Willfully Blind’ to Xinjiang Risks: Report

An ECCHR report says that certification programs such as BCI, GOTS and Cotton made in Africa can harbor ties…

African Cotton Groups Band Together for Sustainability’s Sake

The cooperation of the two groups will include support for training and other measures conducted by companies…

Cotton Made in Africa Growing in the Field and on the Shelf

The Cotton made in Africa program is cultivating a strong following, with demand from the textile industry…

Sustainable Cotton Ranking Report Calls Out Companies for Cotton Sourcing Commitments

Cotton cultivation is associated with numerous social, economic and environmental challenges that threaten…

Cotton in Africa is Getting More and More Sustainable

Cotton Made in Africa made strides in 2016 in its mission to make cotton growing in Sub-Saharan Africa more…

Use of Cotton Made in Africa up 71%

Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) published its interactive annual report discussing progresses and profits for…

CmiA Joins the UK’s Sustainable Clothing Action Plan

Cotton made in Africa is helping U.K. retailers establish better environmental practices. The Aid by Trade…

A New Strategic Alliance Aims to Boost Sustainable Cotton Production in Africa

Aid by Trade Foundation and the African Cotton and Textiles Industries Federation are stepping up their…

Cotton Made in Africa Initiative Proves Beneficial to African Farmers

The Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) initiative has proved positive for African cotton farmers, as it provides…

Cotton Made in Africa Establishes Sustainable Cotton Production in Uganda

An estimated 5,400 smallholder farmers in Uganda are now benefiting from the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF)…