Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Data and analyses of trends in the cotton textile supply chain, including commodity economics.
Retail/Brands
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
These New Passports Will Emphasize a Brand’s Sustainability
A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme says greenhouse gas emissions reached a new high in 2022 and by September 2023, global average temperatures were 1.8°C above pre-industrial…
Newsletter
November 2023
Monthly Economic Letter November 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks decreased over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured a +855,000 bale increase to world cotton production (to 113.5…
Newsletter
October 2023
Monthly Economic Letter October 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were flat or lower over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured a small increase to 2023/24 world production (from…
Supply Chain
Articles | Retail Market Analysis
Newest Innovations In Natural Fibers Stand to Grow Home Textile Market
If you want to know what’s trending in home textiles, take a look at some of the latest clothing fashions first. Think Coastal Grandmother, Tomato Girl Summer, as well as…
Supply Chain
Articles | Consumer Research
Don’t Miss These Opportunities Presented by Clothing Labels
New York Fashion Week just wrapped, and with it and all the crowds, glamour, and fabulous apparel. But one of the most important parts of any garment – something that’s…
Newsletter
September 2023
Monthly Economic Letter September 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks moved higher and then lower over the past month. Current values for most prices are near those posted one month ago. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE…
Supply Chain
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Here’s Why Brands Should Use More Natural Fibers – And Some Who Already Are, With Success
With wildfires, drought, flooding, and a never-before-seen tropical storm that hit the desert areas of California recently, climate change is dominating headlines around the globe. Concurrently, consumers are interested in…
Newsletter
August 2023
Monthly Economic Letter August 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks moved higher over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured a large decrease to the forecast for global production…
Supply Chain
Articles | Fashion & Apparel Trends
Why Fashion Needs to Make a Bigger Effort to Be “Plastic Free”
During the pandemic, the fashion industry waxed poetic about taking a look at itself and the amount of clothing and number of deliveries it was pumping out. A few short…
Newsletter
July 2023
Monthly Economic Letter July 2023
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were flat or lower over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured a slight increase to world production in 2023/24…