Cotton

Next Level Apparel Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Textile Insights January 12, 2026

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced that Next Level Apparel, a family-founded supplier of premium blank apparel, has joined the programme as its newest brand and retailer member. The move reinforces Next Level Apparel’s commitment to responsible sourcing, ethical production and

Product Launch & Innovation

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Launches Regenerative Cotton Pilot

Textile Insights November 10, 2025

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has introduced a new framework under its Field Partner Program pilot to formally recognize verified regenerative farming practices and measurable sustainability outcomes among cotton growers. The initiative will enable brands and retailers to source regenerative U.S. cotton with full verification and traceability. The pilot, which is underway

Cotton

Global Cotton Market Shifts Toward Luxury And Sustainability

Textile Insights November 9, 2025

The global cotton industry is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. Once defined almost entirely by volume and commodity pricing, it is now being reshaped by new ideas of quality, sustainability and identity. The latest Specialty Cotton Report released by the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) paints a picture of an industry in transition, one […]

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Supima Join Forces To Boost Cotton Traceability

Textile Insights April 20, 2025

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Supima have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen traceability in the cotton supply chain, addressing increasing demand from consumers and brands for transparency and accountability. This collaboration leverages the USDA’s permanent bale identification system and TextileGenesis’s digital traceability platform to track Supima’s

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

Cotton

Carhartt Inc. Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol For Sustainable Cotton

June 30, 2024

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced that Carhartt Inc. has become the latest brand to join its sustainable cotton programme. Carhartt, renowned for over 135 years for producing durable gear that serves hardworking individuals, has chosen to partner with the Trust Protocol to enhance its responsible cotton sourcing practices. Gretchen R. Valade, Director of

Cotton

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Expands Board Of Directors From 16 To 22

May 5, 2024

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced the appointment of a refreshed and expanded Board of Directors, signaling a new phase in its governance. The board now comprises 22 members, including 11 new appointees, expanding from its previous 16 members. This move follows a governance review four years into the programme’s successful development, aiming to […]

Industry

Macy’s Inc. Joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol For Sustainable Cotton Sourcing

September 17, 2023

Macy’s Inc. has become a member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable cotton sourcing. The company, with over 700 store locations nationwide, is dedicated to driving positive social and environmental change within the cotton industry. As part of its sustainability efforts through the Mission Every One platform, Macy’s