CottonWorks™

Rooting Cotton in

Sustainability

CottonWorks™ by Cotton Incorporated provides professionals in the textile industry with the tools they need to bring cotton to life at every stage of its journey.

Cotton Sustainability

Growing the Next

Fashion Trends

CottonWorks™ by Cotton Incorporated provides professionals in the textile industry with the tools they need to bring cotton to life at every stage of its journey.

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Cultivating Leading

Professionals

CottonWorks™ by Cotton Incorporated provides professionals in the textile industry with the tools they need to bring cotton to life at every stage of its journey.

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Where Nature, Technology, & Industry Meet

Grow Sustainably

Learn how cotton can make sustainability a natural part of your product development process, from sourcing to production and beyond.

Advance Product Development

Simplify your development process and integrate innovation with digital fabrics, trend forecasts, and cutting-edge performance technologies.

Gain Insights and Connections

Stay ahead with exclusive webinars, workshops, and resources that give you access to the latest market trends and connect your supply chain to sourcing support.

Material Library

Our material library inspires you to bring your designs to life.

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Trend Forecast

Stay at the forefront of fashion trends with our latest research-based trend forecasts.

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Cotton Can Create Sustainable Textiles

From farm to fiber to finishing, cotton presents opportunities for sustainability throughout its life cycle. 

COTTON SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS

Regenerative
Agriculture

Cotton production is at the cutting edge of regenerative agriculture, or farming practices that intentionally improve soil health, water quality, and air quality.

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Circularity

Cotton can be a circular textile: the fiber is grown from the earth and, at the end of its lifetime, can be composted to return to the soil under the right conditions.

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Biodegradability

All textiles shed tiny microfibers when worn or washed. Cotton microfibers can biodegrade after use, meaning they don’t contribute to microplastic pollution the way synthetic fibers do.

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Upcoming Events

WORKSHOP | May 13, 2025 | VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Chemical Finishing: Durable Press

WORKSHOP | May 20, 2025 | VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Establishing a Standard

WORKSHOP | June 3 – 4, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA

Color Commenting & Lab Dips

WORKSHOP | June 10, 2025 | VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Weaving Design

WORKSHOP | June 12, 2025 | VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Knitting Stitch Combinations

WORKSHOP | June 17, 2025 | VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Weave Design: Dobby and Jacquard

Performance Technologies

Cotton naturally offers benefits like heat and moisture regulation, which can be expanded upon with technology like finishing treatments. These features make it a performance fiber with endless design possibilities.

TOUGH COTTON™ Technology

Gives garments increased durability, superior abrasion, and wrinkle resistance

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STORM COTTON™ Technology

Durable water repellent finish

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NATURAL STRETCH Technology

<br/>Allows 100% cotton to comfortably stretch without spandex

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TransDRY® Technology

Adds moisture-wicking performance

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PUREPRESS™ Technology

Keeps cotton fabrics wrinkle-free and strong

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WICKING WINDOWS™ Technology

Moisture management finish

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RESTech COTTON™ Technology

Reduces moisture absorption in cotton bedding

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The Power of the Seal

Marketing with Cotton

79% of consumers find brands using the Seal of Cotton to be trustworthy. Show off your commitment to quality, comfort, and sustainability with the Seal of Cotton trademark.

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