Cotton

Better Cotton Partners Uzbekistan Standards Agency

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

Better Cotton (formerly BCI) has signed a cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan’s Uzstandard Agency to strengthen sustainability standards, certification systems and quality infrastructure across the country’s cotton sector. The partnership aims to support Uzbekistan’s ongoing

Corporates

Better Cotton Initiative Announces New Council Members

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has announced new appointments and reappointments to its Council, the multistakeholder governing body that shapes the organisation’s strategic direction. Following the latest election cycle, Danique Lodewijks of Bestseller has been elected in the Retailer, Brand and Buyers category. Ashok Hegde of Olam Agri and Bob Dall’alba of Cotton

Cotton

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Launches Forensic Verification Programme With Oritain

Textile Insights June 8, 2026

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has introduced a new Physical Assurance Programme in partnership with Oritain to scientifically verify the origin of U.S. cotton and strengthen supply chain transparency. The initiative follows a successful pilot project and incorporates forensic isotopic analysis to validate claims that cotton products are sourced from the United States. The

Sustainability

URBN Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol To Strengthen Sustainable Sourcing Goals

Textile Insights April 14, 2025

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced that global retail group URBN has become its latest member, reinforcing the company’s commitment to responsible cotton sourcing and sustainable supply chain practices. URBN, whose portfolio includes popular brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, and Nuuly, aims to source 100% of its cotton from