Cotton Incorporated was founded in 1970 in response to the rise of synthetic textile fibers to research and promote cotton. Since then, we’ve helped increase cotton market share through research, marketing and improved technology.
Contact UsThe clothes, bedding, and home goods you buy are a part of your everyday life—that’s why it matters what they’re made of.
It’s our goal is to make sure cotton, a natural fiber with far-reaching benefits, remains in strong demand by consumers.
This iconic trademark is an emblem of quality, credibility and trust. Any brand applying to use the Seal of Cotton undergoes a strict evaluation to assess the the cotton content and material composition of their products.
It’s a recognizable assurance for consumers, making it a powerful marketing tool for brands.
As a not-for-profit, we do not make or sell anything. The work we do is to benefit the people at every step on this fiber’s journey, from seed to high-quality cotton product.
We provide research, tools and data to help make cotton farming a smarter, more sustainable process.
We empower people to make informed choices by educating them about cotton’s benefits.
We share resources with brands like market insights and the latest innovations in fabric technology.
We created the Blue Jeans Go Green™ program to recycle and convert old denim jeans into insulation.
We are one of the 22 commodity programs that fall under the purview of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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