"Cotton Sustainability" News Archive

The prominent retailer based in the U.K. prides itself on transparent sustainability reporting, regularly distributing its supply chain operations and sourcing material information.

The US Cotton Trust Protocol continues to gain traction in Colombia, with over ten new affiliated companies added to the prestigious list.

The fashion industry is facing a tricky 2022 in which the fragmentation of the sector, brand transparency, authenticity and multichannel strategy will dominate the day-to-day life of companies.

Having joined the Better Cotton Initiative in 2016, the American apparel retailer has dedicated itself to sourcing only 100% sustainably-sourced cotton by 2025.

Design the Change focuses on three key areas where Ralph Lauren can create the greatest positive impact to hit its 2025 sustainability targets.

As only 10-13% of the global cotton supply can be classified as sustainable, it’s imperative that companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan, such as the Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Trade Cotton, and GOTS.

The growing complexity of the international environment, increasing regulations and natural disasters mean that companies need to monitor and anticipate possible future disruptions to their business.

German fashion retailer C&A has recently introduced an exciting new collection crafted from recycled cotton, a result of collaboration with the Spanish materials science company, Recover, showcasing C&A’s commitment to sustainability by utilizing textile waste.

For many years, C&A has played an important role as a leader in the industry, promoting the use of certified Better Cotton Initiative organic cotton.

In addition to its attractive line of 'everyday organic underwear' made with GOTS organic cotton, Knickey has partnered with a local New York non-profit organization to launch an underwear recycling scheme.