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"Supima Cotton" News Archive

Adidas Invests €3 Million Euro in Textile Recycling Company Spinnova
Sustainable Supply Chains

Adidas Invests €3 Million Euro in Textile Recycling Company Spinnova

In addition, Adidas will only use recycled polyester from 2024.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 20th, 2022|8:25 PM
Anchal: A Worldwide Sisterhood that Combats the Sex Trade
Sustainability Governance

Anchal: A Worldwide Sisterhood that Combats the Sex Trade

Creating versatile apparel with organic cotton, Anchal is a non-profit organization and Fair Trade Federation member that creates sustainable jobs for women in India.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|September 8th, 2022|12:12 PM
Fibre52 Cotton Technology Receives the Green Light from ZDHC
Sustainability Standards News

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 4th, 2023|12:16 PM
Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
Sustainable Supply Chains

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.
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|September 18th, 2023|10:12 AM
Regular Cotton vs Ventile Cotton
Sustainable Materials

Regular Cotton vs Ventile Cotton

This article looks at regular cotton and Ventile in-depth detailing what they have in common and what distinguishes them apart.
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|May 20th, 2021|2:26 AM
US Cotton Trust Protocol Partners with Averum for Enhanced Verification
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.
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|August 23rd, 2023|2:34 PM
Cotton Made in Africa Achieves Full Implementation of Latest Criteria Across Supply Chain
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.
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|August 1st, 2023|2:31 PM
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
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.
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|May 4th, 2023|2:14 PM
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Enrolls a Record-Breaking 1.6 Million Acres
Sustainability Standards News

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.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 30th, 2023|11:35 AM
Better Cotton and Search For Justice Join Forces to Combat Child Labor
Sustainability Standards News

Better Cotton and Search For Justice Join Forces to Combat Child Labor

Better Cotton and Search For Justice unite with strong support to enhance child welfare, striving to eradicate child labor in cotton farming communities via an 18-month initiative backed by the Better Cotton Growth & Innovation Fund's Knowledge Partner fund.
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|August 14th, 2023|5:24 PM