After increasing its forecast for acreage in late June, the USDA lifted its estimates for US production and ending stocks this month. Simultaneously, crop condition ratings have been falling. Hot and dry weather in West Texas may still affect yield and the number of US harvested acres. Any additional fiber coming out of the US will contribute to the large volume of global exportable supply expected in the new crop year, which may have to compete for import demand. Discover more insights and trends with Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, in May’s monthly economic letter: https://lnkd.in/eDiB75dT #CottonIncorporated #cottonmarket #economicletter #cottonproduction #cottonsupply #economicoutlook
Cotton Incorporated
Textile Manufacturing
Cary, North Carolina 26,994 followers
Cotton Incorporated is the not-for-profit research and marketing company representing U.S. upland cotton.
About us
From agricultural, fiber and textile research, market information and technical services, to advertising and public relations, fashion forecasts and retail promotions, we keep one goal in mind: To ensure that cotton remains the first choice among consumers in apparel and home products. COTTON INCORPORATED Building the Market for Cotton through Research and Promotion
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http://www.cottoninc.com
External link for Cotton Incorporated
- Industry
- Textile Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Cary, North Carolina
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1970
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6399 Weston Parkway
Cary, North Carolina 27513, US
Employees at Cotton Incorporated
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The global apparel industry is responsible for 8.3 million metric tons of #plastic leakage each year. That’s the equivalent weight of 820 Eiffel Towers, more than 23 times the weight of the Empire State Building, and almost 9 times the weight of the Golden Gate Bridge. Read more about this global first research in our latest blog post, on CottonToday. https://lnkd.in/e3Damsw3 #PlasticLeakage #PlasticPollution #Sustainability #TextileWaste #CombatPlasticLeakage #PlasticFreeJuly #PlasticLeakProject #EiffelTower #EmpireStateBuilding #GoldenGateBridge Jesse Daystar, Ph.D., Steven Pires, Jon Devine North Carolina State University, UC Santa Barbara, Richard Venditti, Roland Geyer
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This month marks Plastic Free July, and for the apparel industry it’s a good time to take a look at its usage of the synthetic fabrics that cause microplastic pollution. The tiny microparticles from petroleum-based textiles like polyester, nylon, and acrylic shed from clothes both when worn and laundered, ending up in our air, soil, water -- and our food chain – where they can take hundreds of years to biodegrade. But apparel brands and retailers can stem the tide of microplastic pollution by switching to natural fibers like cotton, which is a renewable resource and can biodegrade quickly. Learn more in the latest Lifestyle Monitor™. https://lnkd.in/e9cgSmBj #CottonIncorporated #LifestyleMonitor #PlasticFreeJuly #fashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #microplastics #naturalfibers
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Embrace Innovation this #PlasticFreeJuly with 100% Cotton Fabric This lightweight, 100% cotton woven fabric, dyed in a sunny yellow hue, is designed with a ventilating weave structure for enhanced breathability. Combined with the advanced water-resistant finish provided by STORM COTTON™ Technology, this fabric is the ideal solution for warm weather performance. Cotton Incorporated’s latest fabric innovations align with sustainable practices and performance excellence. What will you create? https://lnkd.in/euaHRuTy #sustainability #textileinnovation #cotton #fabrictechnologies #PlasticFree #FabricFriday #CottonWorks #CottonIncorporated #FABRICAST
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Did you know that synthetic apparel causes more than 10 times more plastic leakage than cotton garments across the garment life cycle? The predicted increases in synthetic fiber production and usage will drastically worsen plastic pollution. As a significant source of plastic leakage into our oceans, waterways, and soil, the apparel industry has a critical role to play in reducing plastic leakage. Ultimately, the apparel industry needs to ramp up its efforts towards true circularity and prioritize the use of natural fibers like #cotton to transition to natural and renewable materials and limit plastic pollution. Learn more about our global first study and our recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/eAE8QXmf #PlasticLeakage #PlasticPollution #Sustainability #TextileWaste #CombatPlasticLeakage #PlasticFreeJuly #didyouknow #cotton #apparelindustry Jesse Daystar, Ph.D., Steven Pires, Jon Devine North Carolina State University, UC Santa Barbara, Richard Venditti, Roland Geyer
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The back-to-school season is upon us, and retailers and brands can look forward to increased consumer spending this year. Parents are expected to lay out $472 on school clothes alone, up from $378 last year, according to Cotton Incorporated’s 2024 Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey. Despite their plan to spend more, shoppers will be on the lookout for deals, and will be keeping mass merchants like Target and Walmart, as well as off-pricers busy. To learn more about what BTS shoppers plan to buy for the 2024 Back-to-School season, check out the latest Lifestyle Monitor™ column. https://lnkd.in/dBKeG8dh #CottonIncorporated #LifestyleMonitor #BackToSchool #shopping #retail #fashion #marketing
This is How Parents Plan to Spend for Back-to-School 2024
https://lifestylemonitor.cottoninc.com
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Stay on the forefront of denim fashion trends with our latest research-based forecast. Cotton Incorporated’s expert trend forecasters highlight key trend concepts for the denim apparel market through color, fabric, and finishings. Explore the denim 25/26 forecast today: https://lnkd.in/esuMTuDu #denimtrends #denim #cotton #CottonIncorporated #trendforecasts #denimmarket #CottonWorks
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Your denim can make a difference this summer. 🌊 By wearing and recycling denim made from cotton through Cotton Incorporated’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program, you can help reduce microplastics in our oceans. The program will turn your old, worn denim into sustainable insulation materials, helping to close the loop on cotton sustainability. Learn more about how you can contribute to a cleaner environment: https://lnkd.in/gGPFGu6 #BlueJeansGoGreen #CottonIncorporated #cotton #denim #denimrecycling #denimsustainability #PlasticFreeJuly
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Synthetic apparel causes more than 10 times more plastic leakage than cotton garments across the garment life cycle, and predicted increases in synthetic fiber production and usage will drastically worsen plastic pollution. As a significant source of plastic leakage into our oceans, waterways, and soil, the apparel industry has a critical role to play in reducing plastic leakage. Ultimately, the apparel industry needs to ramp up its efforts towards true circularity and prioritize the use of natural fibers like #cotton to transition to natural and renewable materials and limit plastic pollution. Learn more about our global first study and our recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/eAE8QXmf #PlasticLeakage #PlasticPollution #Sustainability #TextileWaste #CombatPlasticLeakage #PlasticFreeJuly Jesse Daystar, Ph.D., Steven Pires, Jon Devine North Carolina State University, UC Santa Barbara, Richard Venditti, Roland Geyer
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Embrace sustainability with style this Plastic Free July. This 100% cotton blister knit is dyed in a cool shade of green and features an intricate surface texture created by “pocket” blisters in the knit structure. Garment processing has allowed for differential shrinkage to occur, providing maximum textural effects. As we celebrate Plastic Free July, let’s take a step forward in reducing plastic waste and embracing natural fibers, like 100% cotton, that are kind to our planet. What will you create? https://lnkd.in/eysKQdFa #FABRICAST #CottonWorks #CottonIncorporated #FabricFriday #PlasticFreeJuly #sustainablefibers #naturalfibers #textileinnovation
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