U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Doubles Grower Participation in Second Year
The Trust Protocol has welcomed more than 600 brand, retailer, mill and manufacturer members since its launch in 2020. These include J.Crew, Madewell, Levi Strauss & Co. and, Gap Inc. as well as global apparel manufacturer Gildan.
Read moreCotton Farmer Barry Evans on his Pioneering Approach to Dryland Farming
Farming in the Texas Panhandle, the heart of America’s historic Dust Bowl, Barry has experienced the dangers of blowing topsoil first hand. We spoke to him about how he manages soil and water conservation in the resource-limited High Plains.
Read morePandemic Drives Demand for Sustainable Products, Finds U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Two-thirds of clothing brands and retailers in the UK and U.S. have seen a rise in demand for sustainable products in the past 12 months.
Read moreU.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Signs Up 300 Members in Six Months
Brands, retailers, mills and manufacturers that have signed up for the system include Gap Inc. and its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta brands, as well as UK retailers Next Plc. and Byford.
Read moreU.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Launches Nationwide Grower Recruitment Drive
American cotton growers can now join the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a new standard for verifying the sustainability progress of U.S. cotton.
Read moreCotton Farmer Lloyd Arthur on Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency
Lloyd Arthur is a fifth-generation cotton farmer living in Ralls, Texas and whohas created an award-winning farming operation.
Read moreU.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Partners with Field to Market
Opens Up to Brands and Retailers for the First Time The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Field to Market: the Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture are partnering to accelerate sustainable outcomes […]
Read moreU.S. Cotton Trust Added to Textile Exchange’s Preferred List for Sustainable Fibers
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has been added to Textile Exchange’s list of preferred fibers and materials. The Trust Protocol will now be one of 36 fibers and materials that […]
Read moreU.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Names Inaugural Board of Directors
The inaugural Board of Directors has been named for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol (Trust Protocol). This new standard has been developed to help the U.S. cotton production sector further […]
Read moreU.S. Cotton Sets Goals to Further Reduce Environmental Footprint
U.S. cotton growers and their industry partners are to build upon the strong environmental gains achieved over the past 30 years by adopting measurable ongoing improvements in sustainable cotton production. […]
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