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"Organic Cotton" News Archive
Sustainability Standards News
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.
Sustainable Suppliers News
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.
Sustainable Supply Chains
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.
Sustainability Standards News
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.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
As only 10-13% of the global cotton supply can be classified as sustainable, it’s imperative that companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan, such as the Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Trade Cotton, and GOTS.
Sustainable Materials
Jack & Jones Strengthens its Commitment to Organic Cotton
Jack & Jone’s “Bestseller” brand is increasing its commitment to sustainable cotton this year. The brand expects to "significantly" increase its use of direct-to-farm cotton by 2023.
Sustainability Governance
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Has Tracked over 3 Million Kilos of Sustainable Cotton
Recognized by the Textile Exchange, the trusted and renowned standard holder COTTON USA™ uses the latest blockchain technology to successfully ensure sustainable cotton production.
Sustainable Suppliers News
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.
Sustainability Standards News
Understanding the USDA’s New Organic Certification Requirements
The USDA introduces the NOP Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, effective March 19, 2024, aiming to bolster traceability and protect the integrity of organic products in the supply chain.
Sustainable Suppliers News
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%).
Our Community
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.
Sustainable Supply Chains
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.
Sustainable Materials
Circulose: The World’s First Circular Cotton
Circulose is recycled cotton, made better