Category: Economics
Register Now: Virtual Event with Cotton Incorporated
Posted on October 1, 2021 by
Cotton Incorporated has teamed up with the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment and North Carolina State University to host a 3-day virtual conference, Environmental Tools for Improving Sustainability Decisions In Agriculture.
3 Reasons to Celebrate Cotton Today
Posted on September 23, 2021 by
October 7 is World Cotton Day, a global celebration promoting cotton and all its stakeholders in production, transformation, and trade while also highlighting the many technological advances and ongoing research related to cotton and cotton products.
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in the U.S.: Wave Seven
Posted on September 14, 2021 by
Consumers in the U.S. Amid the latest worldwide surge in COVID-19 cases due to the new delta variant, concern among consumers has spiked, nearing its highest level of the pandemic. The latest “Things To Know About” infographic from Cotton Incorporated...
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in Mexico: Wave Seven
Posted on September 14, 2021 by
Consumers in Mexico Amid the latest worldwide surge in COVID-19 cases due to the new delta variant, concern among consumers has spiked, nearing its highest level of the pandemic. The latest “Things To Know About” infographic from Cotton Incorporated presents...
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in China: Wave Seven
Posted on September 14, 2021 by
Consumers in China Amid the latest worldwide surge in COVID-19 cases due to the new delta variant, concern among consumers has spiked, nearing its highest level of the pandemic. The latest “Things To Know About” infographic from Cotton Incorporated presents...
Monthly Economic Letter: September 2021
Posted on September 13, 2021 by
U.S and Chinese benchmark prices increased in early August but were flat to lower later in the month and through early September.
Executive Cotton Update: September 2021
Posted on September 8, 2021 by
After two months of stronger than expected job gains, the latest figure was disappointing. In August, the fewest jobs were added since January.
AN KO RAU 0® Continues with TransDRY™ Technology
Posted on August 24, 2021 by
Urban outdoor brand An Ko Rau 0® continues their TransDRY™ technology adoption into 2021. An Ko Rau 0® offers a range of men’s and women’s products featuring moisture-wicking technology and the TransDRY™ hangtag. Products are available at 150 stores across China and on the popular e-commerce...
Monthly Economic Letter: August 2021
Posted on August 13, 2021 by
Most benchmark prices increased last month. Values for the December NY/ICE futures contract held between 88 and 90 cents/lb for much of July. In early August, futures resumed their climb and have reached levels over 93 cents/lb.
Executive Cotton Update: August 2021
Posted on August 10, 2021 by
In their latest update, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) indicated that the U.S. economy surpassed its pre-COVID peak of activity in the second quarter.
Monthly Economic Letter: July 2021
Posted on July 13, 2021 by
Although several prices slipped around the middle of June, most benchmarks are slightly higher than their levels one month ago.
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in Mexico: Wave Six
Posted on July 12, 2021 by
Age of Consumers Percent of consumers who are very concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic (by age): Returning to Normal 41% feel safe resuming normal, pre-pandemic activities 91% have purchased or plan to purchase clothing to resume normal activities Consumer...
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in China: Wave Six
Posted on July 12, 2021 by
Age of Consumers Percent of consumers who are very concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic (by age): Returning to Normal 69% feel safe resuming normal, pre-pandemic activities 95% have purchased or plan to purchase clothing to resume normal activities Consumer...
Executive Cotton Update: July 2021
Posted on July 12, 2021 by
The labor market continues to show signs of improvement, with job growth in June estimated to be the strongest in nearly a year.
Banana Republic Adopts STORM COTTON™ Technology
Posted on July 2, 2021 by
Banana Republic has you covered rain or shine with their adoption of STORM COTTON™ technology in two women’s jacket styles. The Rain Jacket and Popover Rain Jacket both feature the water repellent benefits of the STORM COTTON™ finish with crisp,...
Recent Webinar: Back-to-School Buying Behaviors Post-Pandemic
Posted on June 30, 2021 by
Between a pandemic-driven recession and unprecedented stimulus to spur consumer spending, the past year has been a roller coaster for the economy and consumers. Despite initial drops, clothing expenditures outperformed overall spending and continue to top shopping lists. With vaccinations...
Things To Know About COVID-19 in the U.S.: Wave 6
Posted on June 11, 2021 by
Percentage who are very concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic (by age): Consumers expect to spend more on clothing Percent of consumers spending more on clothing since the start of the pandemic: 70% say the pandemic experience...
Monthly Economic Letter: June 2021
Posted on June 11, 2021 by
Indian and Pakistani prices increased over the past month, while NY/ICE futures, the A Index, and Chinese cotton prices fell and rebounded.
Executive Cotton Update: June 2021
Posted on June 9, 2021 by
Job growth picked up in May, but the U.S. economy is still down 7.6 million positions since the onset of the COVID crisis. Simultaneously, employers have been reporting difficulty in finding applicants for work.
Johnston & Murphy Adopts TransDRY® Technology
Posted on June 7, 2021 by
Johnston & Murphy adopted TransDRY® technology in their line of men’s and women’s performance golf socks. Designed to perform on or off the course, the moisture-wicking technology transfers moisture from the inside to the outside of the sock to keep...
Vera Bradley Features the Seal of Cotton Trademark
Posted on June 1, 2021 by
Searching for a bag that you can’t live without? Great news! Vera Bradley launched a Recycled Cotton Collection featuring their iconic backpacks, totes, crossbody bags, travel bags, and more. Everything you love about cotton (the softness, the comfort, the vibrancy)...
Monthly Economic Letter: May 2021
Posted on May 13, 2021 by
All benchmark prices increased over the past month. Since early March, the July NY/ICE futures contract has risen from 78 to those above 90 cents/lb. In the latest trading, prices have been near 88 cents/lb.
Executive Cotton Update: May 2021
Posted on May 11, 2021 by
The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that the U.S. economy expanded at a 6.4% annual rate in the first quarter.
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in Mexico
Posted on May 3, 2021 by
A Year in Review: Consumers Look Ahead Percent of consumers who are very concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic (by age): Consumers expect to spend more on clothing Percent of consumers expecting to spend the same amount or more...
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in China
Posted on April 30, 2021 by
A Year in Review: Consumers Look Ahead Percent of consumers who are very concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic (by age): Consumers expect to spend more on clothing Percent of consumers expecting to spend the same amount or more...
Rebuild, Regenerate, Restore: Cotton’s Central Role in Sustainability & Circularity
Posted on April 22, 2021 by
Every Earth Day is an occasion for reflection and an opportunity for improvement, but Earth Day 2021 marks a unique moment and a singular chance to create lasting change. As the world begins to sketch its post-COVID shape, rather than...
Browzwear & Cotton Collaborate on Sustainability
Posted on April 21, 2021 by
Browzwear and Cotton Incorporated are uniting to create an eco-conscious digital fabric collection of minimally processed cotton fabrics ready to use in Browzwear’s VStitcher asset library.
Upcoming Webinar on Single-Use Plastics
Posted on April 13, 2021 by
The European Commission adopted the world’s first comprehensive plastics strategy to decrease single-use plastics accounting for marine litter. As a result, the European Union is taking legislative action against single-use plastic items and plastic fishing gear – plastics that account...
Monthly Economic Letter: April 2021
Posted on April 12, 2021 by
All benchmark prices decreased over the past month. The May NY/ICE futures contract fell from 88 to 78 cents/lb between early March and early April. In later trading, prices have rebounded to levels near 82 cents/lb.
Executive Cotton Update: April 2021
Posted on April 8, 2021 by
U.S. Macroeconomic Indicators & the Cotton Supply Chain The International Monetary Fund (IMF) just released an updated set of forecasts for economic growth around the world. The latest IMF estimate for global economic growth in 2021 is 6.0%. This is...
Grupo Familia Features Cotton Trademarks
Posted on April 8, 2021 by
Grupo Familia, one of the largest personal care and hygiene brands in South America, has adopted cotton into a range of products. The cotton enhanced™ and cotton natural™ trademarks are identified in their line of feminine pads, tampons, and pantyliners...
Proctor & Gamble Features the Seal of Cotton Trademark
Posted on April 6, 2021 by
The global brand P&G has launched the first feminine pads labeled with the Seal of Cotton trademark in Mexico.
Wolverine Adopts TOUGH COTTON™ Technology
Posted on March 30, 2021 by
Wolverine has adopted TOUGH COTTON™ technology under the name Guardian Cotton. Wolverine claims that Guardian Cotton “provides the comfort of cotton with 4x-8x the abrasion resistance for the hardest of workers."
Monthly Economic Letter: March 2021
Posted on March 10, 2021 by
Most benchmark prices increased throughout February but decreased in early March. The May NY/ICE futures contract rose from values near 85 cents/lb one month ago to levels approaching 94 cents/lb on February 24.
Executive Cotton Update: March 2021
Posted on March 9, 2021 by
The U.S. Senate narrowly approved a third set of stimulus measures. This package features another round of direct payments, an extension of supplemental unemployment payments, support for state and local governments, and assistance for low-income children.
Next Week: CLO Virtual Fashion User Summit
Posted on February 19, 2021 by
Have you made the leap into digital product development? As a leader in cotton product innovation and a resource for digital fabrics, Cotton Incorporated is pleased to take part in the upcoming CLO Virtual Fashion User Summit on February 23 and 24.
Monthly Economic Letter: February 2021
Posted on February 11, 2021 by
Most cotton benchmark prices increased over the past month. Trading activity has started to shift out of the Nearby March NY/ICE futures contract and into the May contract.
Executive Cotton Update: February 2021
Posted on February 9, 2021 by
The U.S. economy is estimated to have grown at a 4.0% annualized rate in the fourth quarter. This followed record growth in the third quarter (33.4%) and record contraction in the second quarter (-31.4%).
Sourcing Cotton Resources
Posted on February 1, 2021 by
Sourcing Cotton is a special resource that provides you with essential information about cotton that can help answer relevant sourcing questions.
Outdoor Retailer x Cotton
Posted on January 18, 2021 by
Are you attending Outdoor Retailer Winter Online? Connect with Cotton Incorporated virtually at OR for the latest in digital cotton design, innovation, sustainability, and trend. As a CottonWorks™ member, here’s your exclusive preview. OR Exclusive: Digital Fabric Education Digitized for...
Monthly Economic Letter: January 2021
Posted on January 13, 2021 by
Global cotton prices continued to rise over the past month. The NY March futures contract climbed from 74 cents/lb to 82 cents/lb.
Executive Cotton Update: January 2021
Posted on January 12, 2021 by
COVID was a dominant force in 2020, and it has already underlined its importance in 2021. In the U.S., daily rates for new case counts, hospitalizations, and deaths are all at near-record levels.
Recent Webinar: COVID, Consumers, & Clothes
Posted on December 16, 2020 by
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Monthly Economic Letter: December 2020
Posted on December 11, 2020 by
Most international benchmark prices increased over the past month. The NY March futures contract climbed from 70 cents/lb to 74 cents/lb. Cotlook’s A Index rose from 76 to 80 cents/lb.
Executive Cotton Update: December 2020
Posted on December 9, 2020 by
The latest jobs report signaled a significant slowdown in hiring in November. Even before the latest surge in COVID cases, a deceleration in economic activity had been anticipated in late 2020 and early 2021.
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in China: Wave 3
Posted on November 17, 2020 by
As the pandemic continues, about three-quarters of consumers plan to purchase clothing in the next few months. Based on data from Cotton Incorporated’s third COVID-19 Consumer Response Survey, the latest “Things To Know About” explores pent-up consumer demand for clothing...
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in Mexico: Wave 3
Posted on November 17, 2020 by
As the pandemic continues, about three-quarters of consumers plan to purchase clothing in the next few months. Based on data from Cotton Incorporated’s third COVID-19 Consumer Response Survey, the latest “Things To Know About” explores pent-up consumer demand for clothing...
Monthly Economic Letter: November 2020
Posted on November 11, 2020 by
All international benchmark prices increased over the past month. The NY December futures contract climbed from 67 to as high as 72 cents/lb near the end of October. More recently, prices eased back to 70 cents/lb.
Executive Cotton Update: November 2020
Posted on November 10, 2020 by
The U.S. presidential election is over, and one source of uncertainty for U.S. and global markets has been resolved. While a new president has been chosen, the elections did not generate a clear result for the U.S. Senate.
Upcoming Webinar: Artwork Files for Knitwear Design
Posted on October 29, 2020 by
Artwork Files for Knitwear Design November 9 at 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST) Join us as Alexis Mondragon – technical designer, knitwear specialist, and sweater consultant for Cotton Incorporated – takes a deeper look at: Artwork and body mapping solutions...
Monthly Economic Letter: October 2020
Posted on October 12, 2020 by
All international benchmark prices increased over the past month. The NY December futures contract climbed from 64 to 67 cents/lb.
Recent Webinar: The New Normal
Posted on October 9, 2020 by
Missed Our Latest Webinar? The New Normal: Accelerating Consumer Trends in the Current & Post-COVID World takes a deeper look at the effects COVID has had on consumer trends.
Executive Cotton Update: October 2020
Posted on October 7, 2020 by
The COVID diagnosis for the president, along with rising daily case counts in locations such as Europe, emphasizes how coronavirus remains a threat to global health. As the pandemic lingers, the possibility of a resurgence in emergency shutdown orders remains, and the virus remains a threat to global economic growth.
5 Reasons to Celebrate Cotton in Your Supply Chain
Posted on October 6, 2020 by
Celebrate World Cotton Day with us this Wednesday, October 7! World Cotton Day is a global celebration designed to promote cotton and all its stakeholders in production, transformation, and trade while also promoting the many technological advances and ongoing research...
Things To Know About COVID-19 in the U.S.: Wave 3
Posted on October 6, 2020 by
Percentage who are very concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic (by age): As the pandemic continues, consumer spending is level Consumers spend more on clothing Pent-up demand for clothing realized 64% of consumers feel comfortable shopping for clothing...
Lands’ End Adopts TOUGH COTTON™ Technology
Posted on October 2, 2020 by
Lands’ End promotes TOUGH COTTON™ technology on their website and catalog: “We just made the best leggings ever. The secret? TOUGH COTTON™ technology. This cool technology uses innovative treatments to make the fabric stronger for longer by creating bonds with...
Vancl Features the Seal of Cotton Trademark & Cotton LEADS℠ Partnership
Posted on September 30, 2020 by
Vancl features the Seal of Cotton trademark and their support of the Cotton LEADS℠ program on the hangtag of their cotton apparel. These hang tags allow their consumers to easily identify cotton in their products. Vancl is a leading casual...
Supply Chain Insights: Home Textiles
Posted on September 24, 2020 by
KEY INSIGHTS MARKET OPPORTUNITIES PERFORMANCE FEATURES DESIRED All content sourced from Cotton Incorporated’s 2020 Home Textiles survey, a survey of 6,000 consumers in the U.S., China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Turkey, Mexico, Colombia, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom conducted...
Vancl Adopts WICKING WINDOWS™ Technology
Posted on September 23, 2020 by
Vancl adopted the WICKING WINDOWS™ technology on a line of performance t-shirts. WICKING WINDOWS™ performance manages moisture keeping the wearer cool and comfortable. Vancl is a leading casual brand and one of the largest online apparel retailers in China. The...
Upcoming Webinar: Cotton & the Climate Roadmap
Posted on September 22, 2020 by
Cotton & the Climate Roadmap: Strategies for the Apparel Industry to Reach Net Zero September 30 at 2 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. PDT) How are apparel companies planning to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Join us for our upcoming webinar as...
An Ko Rau 0® Adopts TransDRY® Technology
Posted on September 22, 2020 by
Urban outdoor sportswear brand An Ko Rau 0® adopted TransDRY® technology in their women’s and men’s apparel lines on products such as t-shirts, pants, and dresses. The TransDRY® moisture management technology is featured on garment hangtags. Product will be sold...
Monthly Economic Letter: September 2020
Posted on September 14, 2020 by
The NY Nearby and the A Index were stable over the past month. Asian benchmarks increased. The NY December futures contract held to levels near 64 cents/lb.
Executive Cotton Update: September 2020
Posted on September 9, 2020 by
The U.S. economy has significantly improved since the second quarter. Following the record quarter-to-quarter decrease in GDP in the second quarter, a record increase is expected in the third.
Duluth Trading Company Adopts TOUGH COTTON™ Technology
Posted on September 2, 2020 by
Duluth Trading Company has adopted TOUGH COTTON™ technology, claiming that “while it wears like armor, it never moves like it!” Duluth states that “while the occasional scrape never bothered you much, the cotton in usual work clothes can’t say the...
Kohl’s Adopts TOUGH COTTON™ Technology
Posted on August 31, 2020 by
Just in time for back to school, Kohl’s has launched its TOUGH COTTON™ girl’s leggings. The TOUGH COTTON™ technology provides durability and can stand up to the toughest challenges. The leggings are available in a range of solid colors and...
JEEP® Continues Seal of Cotton + Cotton LEADS℠
Posted on August 27, 2020 by
JEEP® cotton apparel in China continues to boast the Seal of Cotton trademark and Cotton LEADS℠ branding to ensure consumers recognize the natural cotton fiber. Due to its unique American DNA, JEEP® is welcomed by Chinese consumers and this product...
Monthly Economic Letter: August 2020
Posted on August 13, 2020 by
Movement in benchmark prices was mixed over the past month. The NY December futures contract moved lower (to below 60 cents/lb in late July) and then higher (near 65 cents/lb in early August) over the past month.
Executive Cotton Update: August 2020
Posted on August 11, 2020 by
The U.S. economy was estimated to have contracted at a 32.9% seasonally-adjusted annual rate in the second quarter. This followed a 5.0% contraction in the first quarter and easily ranks as the sharpest decline on record (since 1947).
Introducing Digital Cotton Fabrics
Posted on July 31, 2020 by
Leading brands are evolving their supply chains to incorporate digital tools, and a new future is being paved for the apparel and textile industry through the emergence of 3D simulation technology.
Active’s Trending Shades: Color Forecasting for Spring Summer 2022
Posted on July 15, 2020 by
Color selection plays an important role in helping a trend come to life by telling the visual and emotional story that designers are attempting to portray to consumers. In the research process, Cotton Incorporated’s trend forecasting team takes an overarching...
Monthly Economic Letter: July 2020
Posted on July 13, 2020 by
Chinese, Indian, and Pakistani prices were stable over the past month. NY futures and the A Index drifted slightly higher. Prices for the December NY futures contract rose from levels near 60 to those near 64 cents/lb.
Executive Cotton Update: July 2020
Posted on July 7, 2020 by
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released an updated set of forecasts for global economic growth last month.
Introducing Curated Collections
Posted on July 2, 2020 by
CottonWorks™ equips you with free resources to keep making decisions in your supply chain, including the FABRICAST™ digital library.
COVID & the Cotton Supply Chain
Posted on June 30, 2020 by
Deteriorating Expectations for Global GD Record Job Losses (U.S.) Record Monthly Drop in Consumer Confidence in April (U.S.) Record Drop in Consumer Spending (U.S.) Record Increase in Retailer Inventory/Sales Ratios6 Retailers Were Dealing with Tariffs Before COVID Record Downward Revisions...
Recent Webinar: Navigate the Market
Posted on June 29, 2020 by
Missed Our Latest Webinar? Navigate the Market: Economic, Consumer, & Retail Insights covers current market conditions and consumer behaviors that have resulted due to COVID-19.
Mack Weldon Relaunches TransDRY® Technology
Posted on June 12, 2020 by
Designed with those leisurely summer days in mind, Mack Weldon has relaunched the TransDRY® technology for men’s polo shirts and t-shirts. Whether you’re practicing your backhand, manning the grill, or lounging poolside, their TransDRY® shirts, called DRYKNIT, are designed to...
Executive Cotton Update: June 2020
Posted on June 12, 2020 by
Even a few weeks into the process of reopening, several indicators are signaling that the worst of the U.S. economic contraction may already be in the past. In most instances, data are describing smaller declines rather than expansion. However, some statistics have shown outright growth.
Monthly Economic Letter: June 2020
Posted on June 12, 2020 by
Several benchmark prices drifted higher over the past month. Indian prices were stable. Pakistani prices decreased.
Supply Chain Insights: Home Textiles in China
Posted on June 11, 2020 by
Chinese consumers spent ¥167 billion ($23.4B USD) on home textile products in 2019. While a drop in spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic is expected in 2020, this market is projected to recover by 2021 and to show a 5-year...
Supply Chain Insights: Home Textiles in Mexico
Posted on June 11, 2020 by
Mexican consumers spent Mex$44.3 billion (USD $2.3 billion) on home textile products in 2019. While a drop in spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic is expected in 2020, this market is projected to recover by 2022 and to show a...
Supply Chain Insights: Home Textiles in the United States
Posted on June 11, 2020 by
U.S. consumers spent $66.4 billion on home textile products in 2019. While a drop in spending due to the COVID-19 pandemic is expected in 2020, this market is projected to recover by 2022 and to show a 5-year growth of...
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in Mexico: Wave 2
Posted on June 4, 2020 by
Around the world, consumers are responding to COVID-19 by social distancing, working remotely when possible, and staying home. Following up on our U.S. survey to better understand the effects of the pandemic on consumer habits and attitudes, the Cotton Incorporated...
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns in China: Wave 2
Posted on May 27, 2020 by
Around the world, consumers are responding to COVID-19 by social distancing, working remotely when possible, and staying home. Following up on our U.S. survey to better understand the effects of the pandemic on consumer habits and attitudes, the Cotton Incorporated...
Workshop Registration Guide
Posted on May 17, 2020 by
If you are a qualified industry professional, follow these steps to register for a textile education workshop.
Monthly Economic Letter: May 2020
Posted on May 14, 2020 by
Most benchmark prices were flat to higher over the past month. Indian prices edged slightly lower.
Executive Cotton Update: May 2020
Posted on May 12, 2020 by
The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its first estimate for U.S. GDP growth in the first quarter. The 4.8% contraction (seasonally-adjusted annual rate) is the biggest drop since the 8.4% decrease in the fourth quarter of 2008.
COVID-19 & Consumer Concerns: Wave 2 Survey
Posted on May 7, 2020 by
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the globe, consumers adapt their shopping to this new normal. Based on data from the second wave of our COVID-19 Consumer Response Survey, our latest survey explores pent-up consumer demand and plans for shopping...
Trade, COVID-19, & the Cotton Planting Season
Posted on May 6, 2020 by
For nearly all industries, it has been a year full of uncertainty. This certainly has been true for U.S. cotton growers. The Matter of Trade Cotton demand is sensitive to changes in global economic activity, and cotton prices can be...
Executive Cotton Update: April 2020
Posted on April 10, 2020 by
Both the speed and scale of the COVID-19 outbreak are an unprecedented shock to the global economy. Although concerns had surfaced (Washington state declared a state of emergency on February 29), much of the U.S. was operating normally just one month ago.
Monthly Economic Letter: April 2020
Posted on April 10, 2020 by
All benchmark prices fell over the past month. The nearby May NY futures contract dropped from 61 to 53 cents/lb.
10 Things to Know: Consumer Response to COVID-19
Posted on April 3, 2020 by
The response to COVID-19 is altering American life. Social distancing, working remotely, when possible, and the shift of education from public schools to the privacy of living rooms and kitchen tables is the strange new normal. To better understand the...
Upcoming Webinar: Stop the Leak
Posted on April 2, 2020 by
Do you know where the plastic leaks are in your business? Join us for our upcoming webinar, Stop the Leak: Addressing Plastic Leakage in Your Supply Chain on Tuesday, April 14 at 12 p.m. ET. This webinar, in cooperation with Quantis, will: 1....
Vans Adopts WICKING WINDOWS™ Technology
Posted on March 24, 2020 by
Everyone needs a t-shirt they can rely on. Vans has adopted WICKING WINDOWS™ technology on their Off The Wall Classic Short Sleeve t-shirt for men and women. The interior WICKING WINDOWS™ print pulls moisture away from the skin to keep...
Cotton Incorporated Helps “Close the Tap” on Plastic Leakage Problem
Posted on March 20, 2020 by
Awareness of the amount of plastic in the ocean has skyrocketed over the last two years, and, with it, a realization that part of the problem comes from our clothes in the form of both micro- and macroplastic pollution. The...
PrAna Adopts STORM COTTON™ Technology
Posted on March 12, 2020 by
Spring Showers are right around the corner – are you ready? PrAna has you covered for those temperamental, unpredictable weather days. PrAna has adopted STORM COTTON™ technology on a men’s jacket for quick drying protection – the perfect jacket for...
Monthly Economic Letter: March 2020
Posted on March 11, 2020 by
Most benchmark prices decreased over the past month. The nearby May NY futures contract fell from levels near 70 cents/lb. in early February to those near 61 cents/lb. most recently.
Executive Cotton Update: March 2020
Posted on March 10, 2020 by
Spread of the coronavirus has dominated headlines and mindsets of financial traders. Fear of outbreaks outside China pulled U.S. stock indexes off record levels with the steepest declines since the financial crisis.
Recent Webinar: The Trade Dispute & U.S. Apparel Sourcing
Posted on February 28, 2020 by
The trade dispute has been a major source of uncertainty for supply chains for the past couple of years. Since September 2019, the U.S. has maintained tariff increases on Chinese apparel. On February 27, 2020, CottonWorks™ hosted a webinar on...
Monthly Economic Letter: February 2020
Posted on February 13, 2020 by
Most benchmark prices decreased over the past month. The nearby March NY futures contract fell from 71 to 68 cents/lb. Open interest is migrating out of March and into the May contract.
Executive Cotton Update: February 2020
Posted on February 13, 2020 by
The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that the U.S. economy grew 2.3% in 2019. Forecasts suggest that growth could slow a little in 2020, with many projections falling between 1.9% and 2.1%.