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Townsend: Consensus Needed on Meaning of Sustainability

The 71st Plenary meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee will engage the cotton value chain to address concerns about environmental, social and economic sustainability.

ICA Bremen Offers Classing and Testing Course

Industry professionals interested in developing their skills and learning more about cotton have a new educational opportunity available to them, thanks to ICA Bremen.

ITMF Committee Approves Two Testing Instruments

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) gave its seal of approval to a pair of new cotton testing instruments during the association’s plenary meeting.

Economy Needs Ecology

Guest Column

Retailers Ban Cotton from Uzbekistan

Leading apparel manufacturers from Western countries are boycotting Uzbek cotton, citing the alleged use of child labor in its national cotton industry.