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Much of Textile Exchange's work is done on the ground and in person with brands, retailers, manufactuers, farmers and other stakeholders. We also produce valuable reports and educational materials about organic fibers, made possible through the support of our members and funders. Therefore, many of these reports are provided to Textile Exchange members at no cost.
Our reports are also available for purchase to non-members (will be sent to the purchaser via email in PDF format).

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2011 Organic Cotton Farm and Fiber Report

The 2011 Farm & Fiber Report covers the significant decline in organic cotton fiber production, the reasons behind it, and the need for industry action. For the first time, we’ve also covered other sustainable cotton initiatives including Better Cotton Initiative (BCI, Fairtrade, Cotton made in Africa (CmiA), and customized cleaner cotton programs with notes from ICAC and Cotton Inc.). The full report is 131 pages and provides in depth case studies and with the Executive Summary coming in at 27 pages. Organic cotton production declined 35 percent from 241,697 metric tonnes (mt) in 2010/11 to 151,079 mt this year. It covers 218,966 farmers growing on 324,577 hectares.
 
Depending on existing fiber inventory levels, this decline may well impact brands and retailers looking to expand their organic cotton programs. Production is also predicted to decline an additional 5 percent in 2011/12.
 
As always, the Textile Exchange Farm and Fiber Report is available as a free benefit of membership.  Members can access this and other benefits here.  Non-members are encouraged to learn more about membership by visiting http://textileexchange.org/membership or by contacting Daren Abney, Member Services Manager.  The Farm and Fiber Report as well as the Executive Summary of the report is available to non-members for purchase (see right for the full report or click here for Executive Summary).  Please also see the accompanying Cotton Briefings 2012.

View the press release here.
2010 Global Market Report on Sustainable Textiles

Neither the recession nor unstable economies put a damper on the fast growing organic and sustainable textiles industry. The 2010 Global Market Report on Sustainable Textiles reveals the brands that are leading the industry, latest trends and innovations, and a look into the anticipated outcomes for 2012. 

Download the Executive Summary  for a preview of what the full report includes.  The full report is a Textile Exchange member benefit or can be purchased here (will be sent to the purchaser via email in PDF format).

Members: Click here to access this and other member benefits.

 
The Beginner’s Guide to Sustainable Fibers

This guide focuses specifically on fiber impacts, highlighting the positive and negative attributes associated with Hemp, Linen, Organic Cotton, Recycled Cotton, Recycled Polyester, and TENCEL™ from Lenzing; providing you with the knowledge to make informed fiber decisions in your company and ultimately for your customers. Regardless of your fiber choice, you can find valuable information in this guide to support your company's specific focus area and path to sustainability.

Members: Click here to access this and other member benefits.

 
OE Guide to Labeling Organic Textile Product

Provides accurate and effective labeling guidelines for products containing organic fiber. This guide has been developed to provide increased clarity for brands and retailers trying to understand how to most accurately and effectively label their products containing organic fiber. A working group consisting of certification experts from around the world has contributed to the development and review of this document.

Members: Click here to access this and other member benefits.