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USAFC Forms to Boost U.S. Alpaca Fiber Production, Manufacturing
A U.S. industry group is working to bridge the gap between alpaca growers and manufacturers.
Global Organic Textile Standard Releases New Standard
Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is stepping up its fiber certification requirements.
US Cotton Producers to Plant 11M Cotton Acres in 2017
US cotton producers will be more ambitious with their cotton crops this year.
For Primark, Sustainable Cotton Farming Can Cut Input Costs
Primark's Sustainable Cotton Programme continues to impact the lives of female farmers in India with its…
Sustainable Cotton Ranking System Assesses More Global Brands
Pesticide Action Network (PAN) UK, Solidaridad and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are ranking more international…
Survey Says 60 Percent of Consumers Would Boycott Dishonest, Unethical Brands
If a brand is tied to faulty product claims or child labor, American Consumers will neglect it.
Ralph Lauren Gets Stricter on Sustainable Sourcing
Ralph Lauren is stepping up its sustainability commitment with a stricter sourcing initiative.
Fiber Prices Increased in December
According to the latest monthly fiber report from PCI, polyester raw material prices and nylon raw material…
Feasibility Study Supports Re-Launch of Cotton Farming in Haiti
Smallholder Farmers Alliance, Impact Farming and Timberland are advocating for the comeback of cotton farming…
Gene-Edited Goats Could Be Future Source of Cashmere
A research team based in China has created gene-edited goats, a special breed of goats that produces a third…
BCI Report Says Brazil Still Largest Source of Better Cotton Globally
Brazil continues its reign as a Better Cotton hub.
Fiber Prices Dropped in August
Despite the rising cost of oil, most fiber prices decreased in August.
Marks & Spencer Backs Up British Cotton Renaissance as First Mill Customer
Following English Fine Cottons restoration of a local cotton mill, one retailer is also stepping up to…
Fiber Prices Continue to Climb
Fiber prices are on the rise as supply becomes more scarce. According to the latest monthly fiber report from…
Kenya Receives $30 Million From India to Revive Rivatex
Kenya's manufacturing sector is about to receive major financial assistance from India.