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"Cotton Sustainability" News Archive
Desigual is to Reach 73% in Recycled Garments in 2023
For a garment to be classified as recycled, it must have a minimum of 30% recycled materials, and 20% in the case of cotton.
C&A Warns that the Demand for Organic Cotton Exceeds its Supply
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.
Mango is Pioneering Regenerative Cotton for a Greener Future
Mango is elevating its sustainability efforts by partnering with Materra to introduce regenerative cotton in its 2024 collection, achieving a significant milestone in sustainability with complete traceability of the cotton value chain through Materra's Co:Farm platform.
Lingerie Brand Araks Gets Creatives Involved in Photo Book Project
Designed and manufactured in New York, Araks sleepwear, swimwear, and resortwear are designed following assessment evaluations undertaken by Bluesign.
Tove: Luxury Ethics with Contemporary Design
Sourcing luxury, as well as recycled fabrics from low-impact mills, London-based designer brand Tove, explores the balance between femininity and modernity.
How C&A Aims to Improve its Supplier Transparency
The company has partnered with Coats Digital to enhance its supplier network and streamline sourcing processes for improved efficiency and transparency.
GAP is to Source 100% Sustainable Cotton by 2025
Having joined the Better Cotton Initiative in 2016, the American apparel retailer has dedicated itself to sourcing only 100% sustainably-sourced cotton by 2025.
AG Jeans Launches New Collection Made from Biodegradable Fabrics
Adriano Goldschmied's AG Jeans launches a new denim line composed of organic cotton, Tencel™, and hemp for its new collection “The Jean of Tomorrow”.
Knickey: The Organic Cotton Underwear Brand Striving for Zero Waste
With its recycling program and responsible sourcing of 100% organic cotton and Fairtrade practices, Knickey is the undisputed brand to beat in terms of sustainable undergarments.
Ganni Launches Capsule Collection Made Solely from Reused Materials
In its more than ten years of history, GANNI has established itself as a brand that is committed to a responsible existence based on sustainability, gender equality, and responsible consumption.
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Better Cotton Launches its Initiative in Uzbekistan
To further promote the environmental and social benefits of sustainable agricultural practices, BCI has announced this past January the launch of a new program in Uzbekistan.
Better Cotton Reveals 2024 Conference Agenda
Join Better Cotton for the conference where the entire cotton sector comes together in shaping a more sustainable future.
US Cotton Trust Protocol Partners with Averum for Enhanced Verification
The US Cotton Trust Protocol has partnered with Averum to enhance its expanding membership of ecologically grown US cotton and intends to collaborate with Control Union Certifications to enhance third-party verifications.