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Material World: ‘Feedstock Flexible’ Canadian Startup Raises $1.2M
Tydra Labs raises $1.2 million to turn waste into sustainable biomaterials, while Microban's odor-capture…
Circularity’s Silver Bullet Is Made of Cotton, SMART Says
Industry experts urge renewed use of cotton in fashion for its durability, recyclability and role in a…
Climate-Beneficial Fibers Were Gaining Traction. Then Trump Happened.
The USDA's cancellation of the Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities has struck a blow for…
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Washington Lawmakers Push to Revitalize U.S. Sustainable Fiber Sector
A coalition of Democratic Members of Congress have asked the USDA for information on how to support farmers…
Seed2Shirt Sows the Future for Black Cotton Farmers on Two Continents
The California-based not-for-profit helps this minority with mentoring, grant money, soil science, and…
$3.5 Million Grant Supports US Organic Cotton Farming Research
Texas A&M AgriLife Research is leading a project to identify problems affecting U.S. cotton growers and find…
Bangladesh Closing in on China in Cotton Apparel Exports: USDA
Growth in the South Asian nation's apparel exports contributed to an increase of 800,000 bales, to 8 million.
India Cotton Outlook: Rising or Falling in the Year Ahead?
The world's largest cotton producer outlined its projections for the year through Sept. 30, 2023.
USDA Taps Trust Protocol to Lead Climate Smart Cotton Program
Through this new program, USDA will finance partnerships to support the production and marketing of…
Cotton Picks: USDA Funding, Reinhart x Haelixa, Recover in Bangladesh
USDA committed of $50 million in pandemic aid for eligible wool and cotton apparel manufacturers as Tanzanian…
Safeguarding, Substantiating & Sharing Supima Cotton’s Quality & Value
Cotton is the most commonly grown natural fiber, but despite its ubiquity, not all cotton is created equal.
Reebok’s Newest Plant-Based Running Shoe Is USDA Approved
Boston-based Reebok has had its hand in a number of collabs in recent weeks, but its latest partnership comes…
Hemp Set to Be Next Big Cash Crop Following USDA Ruling
The ruling includes provisions on the land where hemp is produced, testing of THC levels, licensing…
Where Does All the World’s Cotton Come From?
Representing an estimated 25 percent share of the global fiber market, cotton is grown on six continents.
Cotton Price Slide Continues as Ending Stocks Set to Rise
Cotton prices are in a downward cycle, hit by lower demand and higher supply amid ongoing trade tensions.