u-s-cotton-trust-protocol

Tagline Brand's website · 2026-10-04

Focus on US-grown cotton with a data-driven approach, quantifiable metrics, continuous improvement objectives, and a strong emphasis on supply chain transparency and verifiable claims.

Description Brand's website · 2026-10-04

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is a program designed to set a new standard for sustainably grown cotton, bringing quantifiable and verifiable goals and measurement to sustainable cotton production in the United States. It aims to ensure that cotton produced in the US is grown with environmental responsibility and social considerations, providing brands and retailers with the critical assurances they need.

Core capabilities Brand's website · 2026-10-04

• Sustainability certification for U.S. grown cotton
• data aggregation and reporting for environmental and social metrics in cotton production
• supply chain traceability framework.

Pricing Brand's website · 2026-10-04

Primarily funded through industry contributions and potentially membership/participation fees for certain stakeholders; not a direct consumer-facing product.

Target industry Brand's website · 2026-10-04

Textile brands, apparel retailers, cotton gins, cotton merchants, spinning mills, and US cotton farmers.

Competitors Brand's website · 2026-10-04

• Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)
• Organic Content Standard (OCS)/Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
• Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA)
• Fairtrade Cotton