"Organic Cotton" News Archive

How the textile industry is using up rather a lot of H2O

Building trust in sustainability standards requires a combination of factors, including transparency, credibility, and independent verification. CommonShare’s Standard Owner Benchmark provides the solution for consumers to find sustainable products from brands they trust.

In addition to its attractive line of 'everyday organic underwear' made with GOTS organic cotton, Knickey has partnered with a local New York non-profit organization to launch an underwear recycling scheme.

Creating innovative, high quality materials, Oratex has grown tremendously over the past decades to establish a significant reputation as a widely known global textile supplier of top-quality circular knit stretch fabrics ideal for athletic wear and loungewear.

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?

It’s been a year of denim inspiration and innovation as jean brands and denim mills look to improved performance, sleek aesthetics and sustainability for the coming seasons - tightening denim's hold on the high-end fashion market, particularly in Europe.

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.

The second edition of the newly formatted Premiere Vision Istanbul is ramping up preparatory efforts this week, before opening its doors March 18. Here are three local textile firms set to exhibit freshness and innovation when it comes to fabric for SS16.

Circulose is recycled cotton, made better

With growing consumer pressure pushing the fashion industry to become more sustainable, some designers are looking to the food industry for inspiration.