Cotton

BCI Partners With Avalo To Develop Climate-Resilient Cotton

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has partnered with agriculture solutions company Avalo to accelerate the development of climate-resilient cotton varieties. Avalo uses artificial intelligence (AI) and plant genetics to identify key traits that can help crops withstand climate-related

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The Future Of Cotton In India Is Living Soil: Dr Ajay Ranka

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Dr. Ajay Ranka believes the future of Indian cotton lies in restoring soil health, reducing chemical dependence and creating a profitable transition to bio-based farming. For Dr. Ajay Ranka, the future of Indian cotton farming will depend on one fundamental question: can the country improve soil health while making farming more profitable for the farmer? […]

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

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USDA 2025 Cotton Outlook Presents Mixed Bag: Declining Production, Rising Demand & Market Competition

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

The USDA’s 2025 Cotton Outlook presents a nuanced forecast for the 2025/26 marketing year, highlighting shifts in global production, consumption, and trade patterns. While cotton demand is expected to rise, production declines and persistent market challenges may continue to influence price trends and trade flows. Global cotton production is projected to fall by 3% to […]

Cotton

ICAC Study Analyzes Global Cotton Water Footprint During 2020-2024

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

A comprehensive study conducted by Dr Keshav R. Kranthi, Chief Scientist at the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), has shed light on the global water footprint of cotton cultivation between 2020 and 2024. The study, which covers 271 cotton-growing regions across 38 major cotton-producing countries, provides crucial insights into water consumption, irrigation

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Better Cotton Reports Progress On Action Plan For Brazil’s Matopiba Region

Textile Insights March 18, 2025

Better Cotton has reported significant progress in its action plan to address sustainability challenges in Brazil’s Matopiba region, following concerns raised in an April 2024 report. The report highlighted issues related to land use, deforestation and community impact linked to Better Cotton licensed farms in Bahia. While none of the licensed farms were found to […]

Event

Better Cotton Hosts Regional Member Meeting In New Delhi

Textile Insights February 24, 2025

Better Cotton held its annual Regional Member Meeting in New Delhi, India, on 15 February, bringing together around 250 members and stakeholders from across South Asia. The event, hosted alongside Bharat Tex, focused on farm-level initiatives, certification and traceability within the cotton sector. The meeting featured insights from Programme Partners such as the Ambuja

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AbTF Launches New Transparency Standard For Sustainable Cotton

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Independent Audits to Ensure Full Traceability in Global Textile Supply Chain The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has announced the introduction of a new Transparency Standard aimed at enhancing the traceability and reliability of sustainable cotton in the global textile industry. Set to launch in the first quarter of 2025, the AbTF Transparency Standard will […]

Cotton

Sportking India Launches ‘San-Vardhan’ To Combat Pink Bollworm

Textile Insights August 9, 2024

Sportking India, a leading textile company, has partnered with ATGC Biotech, Reviving Green Revolution Cell, and Team Athena Pvt Ltd, to launch a pioneering initiative, ‘San-Vardhan’ (Cotton You Can Trust). This initiative aims to address the severe Pink Bollworm (PBW) infestation affecting cotton crops in Northern India. Cotton, a vital commercial crop in India, accounts

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Better Cotton Announces New Council Co-Chairs And Members

Textile Insights July 28, 2024

Better Cotton has announced the appointment of two new co-chairs and five new members to its Council. Alan McClay, CEO at Better Cotton, expressed enthusiasm for the new appointments, stating, “Their experience, insights and perspectives will be invaluable as the council continues to evolve to best serve Better Cotton, its affiliated farmers and its diverse […]