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"Organic Cotton" News Archive
Made In Africa: Ethiopia Joins Sustainable Cotton Initatiave
As Africa steps up its sustainable cotton farming through initiatives such as Cotton made in Africa, prominent cotton-producing nations like Ethiopia are joining the eco-bandwagon. Is developing Africa the sustainable cotton leader for 2015?
GANT’s 2022 Campaign Revolves Around Reused Clothing
GANT joins the trend of garment rental to promote its latest sustainability campaign, along with achieving 100% organic cotton.
Better Cotton's Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire Empowers Farmers
Better Cotton is expanding its footprint in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to support 200,000 farmers in the next five years through a strategic partnership with APROCOT-CI, focusing on comprehensive training and resources to boost sustainable cotton yields.
Avanti Inc: Setting the Benchmark for Organic Cotton
Avanti produces and sells organic cotton yarn, fabric and items that meet everyday customers' needs. It produces goods of fine quality that end up being worn next to skin, therefore the company understands how important it is to protect the people and the environment.
Apparel & Textiles
Manufacturing 4.0
Made in Germany: How Trigema is Setting a New Standard for Sustainable Manufacturing
Discover how Trigema, Germany’s largest sportswear manufacturer, is redefining sustainability with energy-efficient production and responsible sourcing. Learn how legacy brands can integrate ESG principles while maintaining competitiveness.
From Food to Fashion: Applying Sustainability Lessons Across Industries
With growing consumer pressure pushing the fashion industry to become more sustainable, some designers are looking to the food industry for inspiration.
Circulose: The World’s First Circular Cotton
Circulose is recycled cotton, made better
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.
7 Principles for Sustainable Cotton: The Better Cotton Initiative
The Better Cotton Standard System, one of the most exciting things in the world of sustainable textiles.
Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
A program at the forefront of this transformative journey is the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which offers brands and retailers an innovative traceability solution for cotton, known as Protocol Cotton.
Our Community
GOTS Marks its 20th Anniversary with All-Time High in Credited Facilities
Twenty years after its inception, the world’s leading textile processing standard for organic fibres records new all-time high figures: 18 GOTS Approved Certification Bodies report a total of 12,338 certified facilities (+19%) in 79 countries (+11%).
Knickeys: How this Brand is Reclaiming the Male Gaze
Knickey CEO Cayla O’Connell on reclaiming the male gaze, representing all female-identifying bodies, and ethical clothing production.
GOODEE Added to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2021
MONTREAL, March 9, 2021 /CNW/ - GOODEE, an online marketplace where good design and good purpose intersect, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2021.
Pact Is Bringing Sustainable Fashion To The Whole Family
Pact offers a broad line of options for everyone in the family with classic styles that cross-generational tastes and meet the criteria of even the most ethically and environmentally conscious consumers.