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"Cotton Sustainability" News Archive
Primark’s “Mom Jeans” Carry Cradle to Cradle® Certification
This certification is globally recognized for producing more sustainably and with the least possible impact on people and the planet.
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.
Ralph Lauren and its Sustainable Reinvention of the Polo Shirt
The timeless U.S. brand creates its first 100% cotton "performance" polo shirt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Tentree Launches a New Textile Recycling Initiative
With the goal to reduce landfill waste, Tentree launched a new initiative by collaborating with circular solution providers Treet and SuperCircle.
How Snurk Keeps up with Global Demand for Organic Cotton
Exclusively using organic cotton, Amsterdam-based home interior brand SNURK creates beautiful prints for bedding and loungewear.
Fibre52 Cotton Technology Receives the Green Light from ZDHC
ZDHC's approval of Fiber52's chemical-free cotton technology signifies a crucial milestone in the textile industry's pursuit of sustainability and greener production methods.