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"Cotton Sustainability" News Archive

Fairtrade and International Trade Centre Advances on its Agenda 2030 with a Sustainability Partnership
Sustainability Governance
Sustainability Standards News

Fairtrade and International Trade Centre Advances on its Agenda 2030 with a Sustainability Partnership

The two organizations signed a new agreement aimed at promoting climate change adaptation and gender empowerment among smallholder farmers and enabling them to access new markets.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 28th, 2023|5:56 PM
Ralph Lauren and its Sustainable Reinvention of the Polo Shirt
Sustainable Suppliers News

Ralph Lauren and its Sustainable Reinvention of the Polo Shirt

The timeless U.S. brand creates its first 100% cotton "performance" polo shirt.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 25th, 2022|5:04 PM
Cariuma: A Pioneer Sneaker Brand in Sustainability
Sustainable Supply Chains

Cariuma: A Pioneer Sneaker Brand in Sustainability

Cariuma’s success is backed by sustainable and vegan values, using 100% natural and recycled materials for the creation of its products.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 9th, 2022|1:10 PM
GOTS Shares its Policy Updates for Label Approval
Sustainable Suppliers News

GOTS Shares its Policy Updates for Label Approval

The highly revered label for organic cotton has recently revealed a new policy update that makes it more difficult for players in the supply chain to make applications with falsely submitted information.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 31st, 2023|3:17 PM
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Enrolls a Record-Breaking 1.6 Million Acres
Sustainability Standards News

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Enrolls a Record-Breaking 1.6 Million Acres

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reports a remarkable 25% growth in 2023, enrolling a record 1.6 million acres, and advancing transparency in sustainable cotton production.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 30th, 2023|11:35 AM
GOTS Commences OECD Assessment to Propel Sustainablility in the Textile Industry
Sustainability Standards News

GOTS Commences OECD Assessment to Propel Sustainablility in the Textile Industry

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) initiates OECD alignment assessment process to propel sustainable practices in the textile industry.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 9th, 2023|2:59 PM
US Cotton Trust Protocol Takes on 10 New Companies in Colombia
Sustainable Materials

US Cotton Trust Protocol Takes on 10 New Companies in Colombia

The US Cotton Trust Protocol continues to gain traction in Colombia, with over ten new affiliated companies added to the prestigious list.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 14th, 2022|1:58 PM
How Babytoly Produces Organic Yarns Made for Children’s Clothing
Sustainable Supply Chains

How Babytoly Produces Organic Yarns Made for Children’s Clothing

Inspired by minimalism and nature, Babytoly is an environmentally conscious brand dedicated to the sustainable production of 100% organic cotton yarns in Anatolia - Turkey by women artisans.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 2nd, 2022|12:20 PM
How Would Your Fashion Brand Measure up on The Transparency Index?

How Would Your Fashion Brand Measure up on The Transparency Index?

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 15th, 2022|4:56 PM
Better Cotton Introduces its New Chain of Custody Standard
Sustainability Standards News

Better Cotton Introduces its New Chain of Custody Standard

The newly introduced chain of custody standard by Better Cotton represents a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and transparent cotton supply chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 11th, 2023|12:08 PM