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Israel Joins Better Cotton Initiative
With the addition of Israel, BCI now operates in 21 countries worldwide.
GOTS Moves to Protect Organic Cotton Claims
Lawsuit and FTC complaint aim to reduce rampant false GOTS and organic claims in the textile sector.
Cotton Prices Remain Low, Impacting Fiber Sector
USDA noted in its weekly report that the weekly average was down from 56.52 cents last week and 61.62 cents a…
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Better Cotton Initiative Accepted Into ISEAL Alliance
The Better Cotton Initiative has demonstrated overall compliance during an independent evaluation against…
Uzbekistan Government Accused of Persecuting Monitors in Cotton Fields
Apparel brands and retailers have signed pledges to stop using cotton from Uzbekistan.
Textile Exchange to Hold Organic Workshops at Turkish Fair
The workshops will focus on how the global organic cotton business is developing and what role Turkey is…
North Face Expands Made in U.S. Backyard Project Collection
In its second year, The Backyard Project has scaled production nearly 15 times, tapped new partners across…
BCI Closes the Loop on Traceability
BCI has now added garment manufacturers to its traceability system, known as the Better Cotton Tracer.
Lewkowitz Begins Term as Supima CEO
Lewkowitz was executive vice president of Supima, a Phoenix-based organization representing producers of…
Peace Love World Partners With Whole Foods for Organic Cotton Collection
The line, titled "Good Food Good Mood," consists of zip-up hoodies, pants, tanks and T-shirts.
Cone Denim Teams With E3 Sustainable Cotton Program
As part of its participation, Cone Denim has secured more than 1.5 million pounds of e³ cotton for the…
Africa Looks to Grow Cotton Sector
In South Africa, the industry is experiencing a revival thanks largely to a $14 million grant from the…
As ICAC Meeting Approaches, José Sette Reflects on Outlook for Cotton
The association's director talks about the challenges facing the global industry.
The Challenges Facing India’s Cotton Growers
India is expected to remain the world's leading cotton grower, but a consultant says global consumption will…
Better Cotton Report Details Program’s Progress
The BCI "2014 Harvest Report" released Monday shows a substantial increase in the number of farmers and…