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US Cotton Trust Protocol reports “measurable” environmental gains in 2025

The US Cotton Trust Protocol, the voluntary sustainability programme for US cotton growers and the traceability platform for all US Cotton, has released its 2024/25 annual sustainability report, which reveals that more than 1,500 grower members have achieved “meaningful gains” across all six of its sustainability metrics against a 2015 baseline....

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Engelbert Strauss joins US Cotton Trust Protocol for responsible sourcing

Workwear and protective apparel brand Engelbert Strauss has joined the US Cotton Trust Protocol. As the latest member to join the program, Strauss will integrate the Trust Protocol's traceability platform within its supply chain. Highlighting Strauss's ongoing commitment to responsible sourcing, the move also enhances the brand's current...

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Carhartt becomes a member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol

Workwear brand Carhatt, Inc. is the latest brand to join the sustainable cotton program, the US Cotton Trust Protocol, as part of its broader strategy to source more responsibly grown cotton. “We pride ourselves on a history of manufacturing gear that is built to last from day one with the best and most durable materials available,” said...

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AEO joins US Cotton Trust Protocol as new member

The US Cotton Trust Protocol has announced fashion retail group American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has joined as a new member. Through support from the organisation, the conglomerate, which owns the likes of American Eagles, Aerie and Todd Snyder, said it would strive to provide better transparency, communication and standardised reporting of its...

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US Cotton Trust Protocol approved as standard for sustainable cotton

The US Cotton Trust Protocol has announced it has been approved as a standard for sustainable cotton by an initiative of the German Federal Government, Siegelklarheit. The approval means that members of the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles (PST) can use Trust Protocol as a standard to calculate their share of sustainable cotton....

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US Cotton Trust Protocol doubles participation in one year

The US Cotton Trust Protocol has announced a new milestone for the 2021/22 crop, doubling the programme’s participation since its pilot last year. The initiative is focused on setting a new standard for sustainable cotton production which pushes for transparency and reducing environmental footprints. “During our second year we doubled the number...

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Podcast: Alice Hartley of Gap Inc and Dr Gary Adams of US Cotton Trust Protocol discuss Gap Inc’s sustainability goals

In this episode, Fashion is your Business interviews the director of product sustainability at Gap Inc Alice Hartley and the president of the US Cotton Trust Protocol Dr Gary Adams to discuss Gap Inc’s sustainability goal of having 100 percent sustainably sourced cotton across all its products by 2025. Listen to the podcast below. Source:...

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Gap Inc. increases commitment to sustainable cotton

Gap Inc. has committed to using only 100 percent sustainably-sourced cotton by 2025 across its brands Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta. To assist it with its goal, Gap Inc has joined both the US Cotton Trust Protocol, which helps companies to source sustainable cotton by tracking it throughout the supply chain, as well as the Textile...

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60 percent of the fashion and textile industry are eager to go green

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, new research reveals sustainability is still ranked as the second most important strategic objective for businesses (60 percent) in the retail sector. The number one priority in the list was improving customers’ experience (64 percent), while one in six listed ‘rewarding shareholders’ as the top objective. That’s...