Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Data and analyses of trends in the cotton textile supply chain, including commodity economics.
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter October 2025
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks decreased over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The U.S. government entered a shutdown on October 1st. One consequence is that many economic…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter September 2025
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were stable over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE In the latest set of USDA forecasts for 2025/26, projections for world production and mill-use…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter August 2025
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were stable over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE In the latest USDA forecasts for the 2025/26 crop year, projections for world production (-1.8…
Retail/Brands
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
The Rise of Plastic-Free Fashion Amid Health Concerns Associated with Synthetic Fibers
When one thinks of Plastic Free July, the challenge to avoid all manner of plastic bottles, cups, and containers likely comes to mind. To be sure, that’s a central concern…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
Monthly Economic Letter July 2025
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Chinese and Indian prices moved slightly higher while other markets were flat over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & tRADE Updates to USDA forecasts for 2025/26 included…
Supply Chain
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Why Natural Fibers are a Fashionable Option During Plastic Free July
The hazy days of summer are here and so is Plastic Free July. The global movement is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation, whose vision is to see…
Supply Chain
Articles | Economic Data/News
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…
Supply Chain
Newsletter | Economic Data/News
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.…