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"Cotton Sustainability" News Archive
GOTS Production Process Recognized in Green Button 2.0
GOTS has met Green Button 2.0 requirements, affirming its dedication to sustainable manufacturing and wet processes.
How The Organic Company Supports EU Legislation to Enforce Organic Textiles
With new legislation in place encouraging brands to rethink manufacturing practices, The Organic Company from Denmark boasts a complete line of GOTS certified homeware products.
How Bobo Choses Leads in Sustainable Childrenswear
Proudly sporting the most sustainable lines in children’s clothing, Bobo Choses has released a new firm, with 95% of production carried out in OEKO-TEX-certified workshops in Portugal and Spain.
Primark Announces a Major Expansion in its Sustainable Cotton Program
Primark announced the expansion of its Sustainable Cotton Program to train more than 160,000 independent cotton growers in sustainable farming methods in three of its key supply countries.
H&M’s Launches Compostable Baby Line
Made with organic cotton, H&M has launched a line of baby clothes this year that can be recycled by composting.
How Hugo Boss is Implementing Circularity in its Business
To meet its 2023 goal, Hugo Boss is aiming to source eight out of ten items in a circular way.
Preserving the Fabric of Sustainability: Urgent Actions Needed to Safeguard Cotton Supply Chains
Fashion brands and retailers are at a pivotal point, as a new study signals the risk of irreversible harm to livelihoods, environments, and future production unless significant improvements are made in their relationship with cotton supply chains.
Fairtrade International Has Invested €1 Million in Digitalization
To achieve complete traceability of the product from its origin, Fairtrade International has gone in on a substantial investment in order to digitize its entire supply chain, so consumers can know precisely how their choices transform people's lives.
Better Cotton Advances Regenerative Farming in India
Last week in New Delhi, stakeholders from various sectors came together at an event sponsored by Better Cotton to promote collaboration and sustainability in Indian agriculture, aiming to protect the environment and improve the lives of small farming communities.
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New Technologies Are Elevating Consumers’ Favorite Fiber
Cotton’s evolution through new technologies is blending comfort, performance, and sustainability—reshaping its role in fashion and textiles.
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Kowtow’s Timeless Apparel Based on Environmental Philosophy
Dedicated to clothing manufacturing that uses only renewable and/or sustainable fabrics, Kowtow’s apparel is renowned for its exclusive use of several ethical fabrics.
Zara Declares its Long-Term Sustainability Goals in “Join Life” Campaign
Zara’s “Join Life” campaign guarantees improved environmental and social procedures in the production of its garments, along with improved manufacturing techniques and the most sustainable raw materials.
Cotton Made in Africa Achieves Full Implementation of Latest Criteria Across Supply Chain
Cotton Made in Africa successfully implements sustainable cotton production criteria and requirements across its members, emphasizing environmental responsibility, social welfare, and economic prosperity, contributing to a greener and more sustainable cotton value chain.