It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Mary Ankeny

Microfibre Pollution / New Findings

15 May 2024

2 minutes

Since toilet tissue microfibres enter the wastewater treatment system at a rate of 45 pounds per year per person in the United States, they are one of the most significant contributors to cellulosic microfibres.

Study Shows that Cotton Microfibres Biodegrade Faster than Tissue Paper Microfibres

Researchers in the US have concluded that cellulosic microfibres from flushable wipes, tissue paper, and cotton fibres generated from bleached cotton jersey knit fabric biodegrade extensively across all tested conditions.

Staff Writer

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

18 April 2024

2 minutes

The two organizations began working together in 2016 when Cotton Incorporated approached Archroma with the goal of developing a dyestuff from the byproducts of cotton production.

Archroma and Cotton Incorporated Reaffirm Commitment to Innovation for Cotton Circularity

Pratteln, Switzerland: Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals focused on sustainable solutions, and Cotton Incorporated, the research and promotion company for cotton, have renewed their eight-year collaboration to help accelerate the shift to more sustainable circular economy.

The two organizations began working together in 2016 when...

Event Preview / ICC Bremen

1 September 2022

2 minutes

The bi-annual International Cotton Conference Bremen is where specialists from the worldwide textile supply chain come together. It is a forum for scientifically founded and practically useful new insights into key issues surrounding cotton production, cotton quality, textile processing, innovative cotton-based products and the chain connecting all.

International Cotton Conference to Decode Cotton, Take Deep Dive into Sustainability Issues

The 36th International Cotton Conference will be embedded inside a Cotton Week. With the motto ‘Cotton Decoded’, the event will explore cotton research as well as a wide range of topics along the entire supply chain.

Special Correspondent

PRESS RELEASE / Statement

24 June 2022

2 minutes

Why Fabric Choice Matters in Combating Microplastic Pollution in the Oceans and Waters

CARY, N.C., U.S.: From research journals and news headlines to social posts, there is increasing attention to microplastics in our environment. People are listening and seeking ways to help with change. Forty percent of respondents say they are aware of the concerns that microfibers from clothing are polluting our oceans and waters, according to Co...