Cotton benchmarks were generally stable over the past month.

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Policy uncertainty is a dominant influence on the global economy, and this has been reflected in recent updates to macroeconomic forecasts.

Cotton benchmarks were either flat or slightly lower over the past month.

Policy uncertainty clouds the outlook for the macroeconomy and for U.S. apparel sourcing. Questions involving trade, geopolitics, and fiscal decisions linger over markets.

Cotton benchmarks were either flat or slightly lower over the past month.

Policy uncertainty clouds the outlook for the macroeconomy and for U.S. apparel sourcing. Questions involving trade, geopolitics, and fiscal decisions linger over markets.

Cotton Incorporated is excited to return to Expo West, proudly sponsoring the product showcase for the third time. This year’s event will take place from March 4th-7th, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center, gathering retailers and suppliers from across the

Cotton benchmarks were either flat or slightly lower over the past month.

Policy-related uncertainty may be a factor clouding the outlook, but recent data describing the U.S. economy show that the labor market, consumer spending, and GDP growth were healthy coming into the start of 2025.

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Microplastic pollution is a growing environmental concern that is attracting researchers to understand the impact to human health.

The Federal Reserve decided to decrease interest rates by a quarter of a point after its meeting on December 18th. This rate cut was widely anticipated by markets. Markets may not have been expecting details released in comments following the meeting that indicated only two cuts were now forecast for 2025. This is less than the four cuts that officials had hinted at previously.

Movement in cotton benchmarks was mixed, with some values flat, decreasing, or rising over the past month.

The days around Thanksgiving are traditionally rank among the busiest of the year for U.S. retailers. This year, Thanksgiving (celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November) was later than usual, which means there are fewer days for shopping between Thanksgiving and Christmas (five fewer days between the holidays this year than there were last year).

The 2024 Cotton Sustainability Summit, hosted by Cotton Incorporated in La Jolla, CA, brought together sustainability leaders from major fashion brands and retailers for engaging panel discussions and thought-provoking conversations on critical sustainability topics.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released updated economic forecasts in late October. Global GDP (inflation-adjusted) is predicted to expand 3.2% in 2025. This suggests a growth environment similar to what was experienced in 2023 and 2024 (3.3% in 2023 and a forecast of 3.2% for 2024).

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Cotton benchmarks were flat or higher over the past month.

The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point last month. The decrease represented a policy reversal, ending the cycle of rate increases that began in March 2022. During that period, the Fed lifted rates from effectively zero to levels over five percent. This was the steepest set of rate increases since the 1980s.

Cotton benchmarks were flat or higher over the past month.

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Sustainability is a complex issue for both brands and cotton producers. From reporting and meeting climate goals to staying ahead of the latest sustainability innovations, these challenges continue to shape the landscape of cotton production.

As Cotton Incorporated continues to explore innovative ways to drive sustainability in the textile industry, we remain committed to advancing practices that reduce environmental impact and promote a circular economy.

The Cotton in Commerce™ campaign connects buyers to cotton brands.

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The Federal Reserve appears poised to decrease interest rates after its meeting September 17-18th. While a cut is widely anticipated, it remains unknown how aggressive the rate decrease will be. A gradual approach would suggest a quarter percentage point reduction. A stronger move could involve a decline of half a percentage point.

The Federal Reserve appears poised to decrease interest rates after its meeting September 17-18th. While a cut is widely anticipated, it remains unknown how aggressive the rate decrease will be. A gradual approach would suggest a quarter percentage point reduction. A stronger move could involve a decline of half a percentage point.

The denim market is projected to grow, with its value estimated to rise from $18.3 billion in 2023 to $21.5 billion by 2028.

BÉIS, the brand synonymous with stylish and functional travel gear, is once again making waves with the launch of two new collections.

All cotton benchmarks decreased over the past month.

Financial markets were rocked by volatility in recent trading. A selloff in technology stocks was a factor. Concern about the strength of the U.S. economy following the release of the latest employment data may have also been a contributor.

The denim market is projected to grow, with its value estimated to rise from $18.3 billion in 2023 to $21.5 billion by 2028.

As families prepare for the back-to-school season, a recent consumer survey from Cotton Incorporated's Lifestyle Monitor sheds light on the preferences of parents and students when it comes to back-to-school shopping.

One often overlooked contributor is the apparel industry, which annually releases a staggering 8.3 million tons of plastic into the environment

Movement in benchmark prices was mixed over the past month.

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The U.S. labor market is showing signs of slowing. Although the latest headline number for job growth came in above expectations, updates significantly lowered figures for previous months. In addition, the unemployment rate is trending higher, while wage growth is decelerating.

During our recent webinar, Cotton Dyeing: Technologies for a Sustainable Future, we received a number of insightful questions from our audience about sustainable dyeing processes and technologies.

This webinar explores the technologies and processes in sustainable cotton dyeing. As the industry evolves, so do the methods to minimize the environmental footprint of the supply chain

Cotton Incorporated announces winners of The Cotton Forward: 3D Fashion Design Challenge with Arts Thread

All benchmark prices decreased over the past month.

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The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee met in early May and decided to hold interest rates at the level it has maintained since July 2023. The decision to hold rates steady was not a surprise after a string of officials highlighted a cautious approach after inflation readings ticked a little higher early in the year.

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Cotton benchmarks either decreased or were steady over the past month.

This webinar explores the intersection of the earth’s natural cycles, cotton sustainability, and the impact of microfiber emissions on aquatic environments, leading into a focused examination of recent aquatic microfiber biodegradability research from NC State University.

The U.S. labor market continues to add jobs at a solid pace, with the latest addition coming in above projections. Recent inflation readings have also been coming in above expectations. The Federal Reserve’s mandate requires the pursuit of both low unemployment and the maintenance of inflation near two percent.

Listen in as Cotton Incorporated’s Senior Economist Jon Devine discusses forecasts for planted acreage in the U.S. and around the world and analyzes the production outlook for 2023/24.

Expectations regarding interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have been pared back and projected further into the future. Several months ago, it was anticipated that the central bank could begin lowering interest rates as soon as this month and that as many as five interest rate decreases were possible in 2024. Indications are now that rate cuts may not start until June and that only three rate decreases appear more likely.

All cotton benchmarks increased over the past month.

Listen in as Cotton Incorporated’s Senior Economist Jon Devine discusses forecasts for planted acreage in the U.S. and around the world and analyzes the production outlook for 2023/24.

The U.S. economy defied expectations of a recession in 2023.

Most cotton benchmarks increased over the past month.

Most cotton benchmarks were flat over the past month. Pakistani prices increased.

The holiday shopping period generally fell in line with expectations. After an erratic set of years following the pandemic, the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicted the increase for the 2023 holiday sales season could be +3- 4%, which is near the longer-term range for growth.

For many of us, the desire to be outdoors and active doesn’t stop when the seasons change. Therefore, many consumers are starting to demand more from the performance of their activewear, extending beyond just moisture management and odor resistance. 

Mixed signals surfaced for the U.S. economy over the past month. After a surprisingly strong GDP figure (+4.9% in the third quarter) came a weaker number for job growth (+150,000 in October, which was about half the value of +297,000 posted for September). The slowdown in hiring last month was affected by the strike by autoworkers. The strike appears to be near a conclusion, and it might be a distortive factor for employment numbers again whenever strikers return to work.

Cotton benchmarks were flat or slightly lower over the past month.

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Mixed signals surfaced for the U.S. economy over the past month. After a surprisingly strong GDP figure (+4.9% in the third quarter) came a weaker number for job growth (+150,000 in October, which was about half the value of +297,000 posted for September). The slowdown in hiring last month was affected by the strike by autoworkers. The strike appears to be near a conclusion, and it might be a distortive factor for employment numbers again whenever strikers return to work.

The CottonWorks virtual showroom has seen some exciting new updates to its trend section - which now features a collection dedicated to cutting-edge garments and fabrics in the world of denim.

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Cotton benchmarks moved higher and then lower over the past month. Current values for most prices are near those posted one month ago.

Job gains have decelerated in recent months. However, the U.S. economy has held up better than was generally feared when inflation was surging and interest rates started climbing sharply higher.

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Members of the Cotton Incorporated team recently returned from ITMA 2023, an influential textile and garment technology exhibition. Held once every four years, ITMA is where key industry decision-makers gather to showcase the latest textile and garment processing technologies, machinery, and materials.

The NY/ICE December contract pushed through resistance near 82 cents/lb around the middle of July. With the USDAS’s reduction to its U.S. production forecast, December prices climbed to levels near 90 cents/lb.

El más reciente estudio de Cotton Incorporated para entender qué y cémo se está comprando ropa en Estados Unidos y México.

Una revisión profunda sobre las actuales tendencias del precio del algodón y su impacto en la cadena de suministro.

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Since it was established in 1973, Cotton Incorporated’s Seal of Cotton trademark has grown into an iconic household brand. And with 50 years of marketing support from Cotton Incorporated, it’s no wonder that 8 in 10 consumers recognize the trademark and trust it to identify natural, reliable, and hypoallergenic products.

Over the past month, the NY/ICE December contract continued to trade sideways within the range between 77 and 85 cents/lb that has contained values since late November 2022. There was a test of the lower end of that range (closing prices dropped to 77.9 cents/lb on June 26th, which was the lowest level since December 2022)

En cada reporte económico mensual, encontrarás un análisis único de los últimos eventos que afectan la situación de la oferta y la demanda de algodón en el mundo y los precios mundiales del algodón.

Enfocadas en la demanda posterior, estas actualizaciones ejecutivas de algodón cubren indicadores macroeconómicos clave y lo que pueden significar para la colocación de pedidos.

El mercado del activewear y el athleisure en México y Latinoamérica en el 2023, un estudio de Cotton Incorporated.

A range of measures can be used to track inflation. The Federal Reserve most closely follows an inflation rate called the personal consumption expenditure price index (PCE index). PCE index data are published with a longer lag than CPI numbers (the CPI and the PCE index are published by separate government agencies), but the latest readings indicate that inflation continues to fall.

The outlook for the U.S. economy remains clouded by uncertainty. Arguments suggesting a slowdown find support from persistent inflation and the steepest increases in interest rates in a generation. Arguments suggesting continued growth find support from a strong labor market and a resilient consumer.

After three years of drought, significant rainfall finally arrived in West Texas. In certain areas, precipitation was heavy enough to cause flooding. While flooding may have a detrimental impact on some farm operations, the arrival of rain has already caused projections for abandonment to decrease.

Listen in as Cotton Incorporated’s Senior Economist Jon Devine discusses forecasts for planted acreage in the U.S. and around the world and analyzes the production outlook for 2023/24.

There has been renewed concern about 2022/23 production recently. The current focus of attention is India, where arrivals at gins are significantly behind the pace from one year ago. There has been speculation that Indian growers may be withholding volume in hopes of securing better prices, but the breadth of the gap has given root to worry that the Indian crop may end up being smaller than currently forecast.

After a meeting in early May, Federal Reserve officials decided to make its tenth increase in interest rates since March of last year. The speed and magnitude of the change in interest rates presented a series of challenges to business practices. Financing costs have risen sharply across all industries, and a focus on cost-cutting has already led to layoffs at several large corporations.

Cotton Incorporated ofrece los resultados de un estudio sobre las principales preocupaciones del consumidor mexicano y latinoamericano para el 2023 y como afectan su postura en la compra de ropa.

For cotton, a steep correction in demand has been underway for several months. As concerns about the trajectory of economic growth mounted toward the second half of 2022, order volumes collapsed. However, consumer spending did not drop as was feared. Although uncertainty remains for the future, inflation-adjusted U.S. consumer spending has held at levels 25% higher than in 2019.

Uncertainty surrounding the trajectory of U.S. economic growth persists. The labor market continues to add jobs, and wages continue to rise at rates higher than those experienced in the decade following the financial crisis. Inflation also remains higher than the rates experienced in the decade following the financial crisis. As a result, the Federal Reserve has continued to boost interest rates (the Federal Funds rate was increased another 0.25 points in late March).

Listen in as Cotton Incorporated’s Senior Economist Jon Devine discusses forecasts for planted acreage in the U.S. and around the world and analyzes the production outlook for 2023/24.

In this Q&A session, we spoke with Dr. Gaylon Morgan, the director of Agricultural Research at Cotton Incorporated with 22 years of experience in applied cotton research, to learn more about the benefits of soil health practices for cotton production, how they can be implemented and how they impact brands and retailers. 

The persistently strong labor market continues to defy the expected effects of the Federal Reserve’s increases in interest rates. The economy added a high number of jobs again last month, and the unemployment rate remains at a historically low level. With unemployment low, employers face more competition for qualified candidates, and that can put upward pressure on wages.

The trajectory of the global economy looms large. The latest data releases indicate inflation has yet to be cured, which may mean interest rates will have to climb higher. Meanwhile, labor markets have proven resilient, consumers still have savings from the stimulus, and COVID has faded as a pressing threat. Geopolitical developments are unknowable but may prove influential.

These days, more and more of our actions and activities are transitioning to digital and electronic methods—and the worlds of fashion and textile design are no exception. The use of digital fabrics can lead to greater efficiencies for the fashion industry by reducing designers’ reliance on physical samples, accelerating design timelines, and providing more opportunities to experiment with new ideas in less time.