"Cotton Sustainability" News Archive

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.

As outlined in its new ecological strategy, "Sustainable Vision 2030", Mango presents its first-ever sustainable denim capsule collection designed under its new circular model.

According to Textile Exchange data, 61% of cotton could be traced back to its origin, as the primary fibers used in fashion, cotton is the most traced and doubles the results of polyester.

Certified Fair Trade and B Corp, Terra Thread ensures that its supply chain practices are traceable, transparent, and most importantly, ethical, ensuring the safety, health, and overall well-being of cotton farmers and the environment.

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.

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.

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.

For a garment to be classified as recycled, it must have a minimum of 30% recycled materials, and 20% in the case of cotton.

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.

Textile Exchange, at the forefront of sustainable practices in fashion, is taking on the critical mission of defining and quantifying the impact of regenerative agriculture.