Cotton Supply Chain Leaders
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TTI Group:  A Reliable Source, Even in Uncertain Times
The apparel industry can be difficult to forecast, however the past year has been more unpredictable than even the most experienced executives could have imagined. For many brands and retailers, ...
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Bros: Faster, More Flexible Mélange Yarns
When buyers need mélange (heather) yarn the first place they go is to Bros Eastern Co. Ltd., a specialist in this product. “We only make mélange yarn so we can really focus on...
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The COTTON USA Advantage

  • Family farmers who are committed to working their fields sustainably and leaving them better for the world.
  • A long history of innovative harvesting and ginning technology that results in higher-quality cotton.
  • One of the highest rates of adoption in the world for Precision Agriculture, which encourages less water and pesticide usage.
  • U.S. farmers operate under voluminous, stringent, and enforceable regulations.
  • A commitment to transparent partnership that is unmatched anywhere.
  • One of the most comprehensive systems for monitoring and measuring all the key metrics involved in sustainability.

 

US Cotton Facts

  • 2/3 of U.S. cotton land uses only rain water
  • U.S. cotton water use efficiency has improved by 82% over the past 35 years 
  • Cotton is carbon footprint neutral, meaning the plants remove more greenhouse gasses than production produces.