Cotton and the Supply Chain: Challenges & Opportunities in 2025

Tariffs, and the uncertainty around them, represent the latest challenge to the fashion industry and cotton supply chains. The corresponding implications for costs are just one factor decision makers are…

Monthly Economic Letter June 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were range-bound over the past month.• With the nearby July NY/ICE futures contract heading into expiration, open interest has been shifting into the December contract.…

This is How Brands Can Ride the Wave to Help the Oceans

It’s that time of year when thoughts of sand and surf take hold. Swimming, jumping the ocean waves, snorkeling, and whale watching are all part of the summer picture. And…

Monthly Economic Letter May 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were generally stable over the past month.•Prices for the nearby July NY/ICE futures contract traded between 65 and 70 cents/lb over the past month.•Prices for…

Monthly Economic Letter April 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were either flat or slightly lower over the past month.• Prices for NY/ICE futures moved lower following tariff-related announcements made April 2nd. However, the decreases…

These New Technologies are Elevating Consumers’ Favorite Fiber

Cotton is such a traditional staple in the textile arsenal it may come as a surprise that new technologies and treatments are keeping this timeless fabric at the forefront of…

Monthly Economic Letter March 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were either flat or slightly lower over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured small increases to world production (+500,000…

Monthly Economic Letter February 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were either flat or slightly lower over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured an increase to world cotton production…