Press Releases

Cotton Incorporated Announces New CEO and President

William Kimbrell Appointed to Advance Innovation and Promotion CARY, NC – (January 10, 2025) – Cotton Incorporated, the research and […]

Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame Names Dr. Andrew Jordan as Honoree in 2024

CARY, NC – Dr. Andrew Jordan, a recognized leader in the cotton industry, has been awarded the 2024 honoree for […]

An Inspiring Vision For The Future Of Cotton & Design

Cotton Incorporated announces winners of The Cotton Forward: 3D Fashion Design Challenge with Arts Thread   CARY, NC – (June 25, […]

Cotton and LoveShackFancy Unveil ‘Americana’ Capsule Collection in Collaboration with Gymnastics Champion Suni Lee

  CARY, N.C. – (June 25, 2024) – Today, fashion, lifestyle and beauty brand LoveShackFancy announced a collaboration with the iconic […]

New Research: Synthetic Clothing Generates Plastic Pollution Equivalent to the Weight of 820 Eiffel Towers Annually

Latest study sheds light on apparel industry’s role in plastic pollution, paving the way for sustainable solutions   CARY, N.C. – […]

Lucky Brand and Cotton Celebrate Summer, Favorite Styles and Favorite Fabric

Stay Cool in Cotton as Temperatures Rise

Cotton Incorporated Celebrates the Benefits of Authentic Cotton Denim for 151st Birthday of Blue Jeans

The Blue Jeans Go Green™ initiative is just one way Cotton Incorporated closes the loop on cotton sustainability.   CARY, […]

Study Reveals that Cotton Microfibers Biodegrade Faster than Tissue Paper Microfibers in Wastewater Treatment, Fresh Water and Saltwater Environments

Research provides context to the growing concerns of microfiber impacts, particularly regarding cellulosic microfibers   CARY, N.C. (May 3, 2024) – […]

Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees Honored

(CARY, NC) – In December, the 2023 class of the Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame was honored at […]

Aspire to Inspire – Cotton Incorporated Continues Its Commitment to Student Innovation with Digital Fashion

The Cotton Forward: 3D Fashion Design Challenge with Arts Thread   CARY, N.C. (Feb. 15, 2024) – Cotton Incorporated, a global leader in […]

Cotton Incorporated Names GALE as New U.S. Creative Agency

Cary, N.C. (November 8, 2023) – Cotton Incorporated today announced that GALE will serve as its agency for strategic and […]

Cotton Incorporated’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ Program Highlights Positive Impact of Textile Recycling Efforts on America Recycles Day

Cary, N.C. (October 30, 2023) – America Recycles Day on Nov. 15 reminds Americans the importance of promoting recycling, and […]

Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame Names Three New Honorees for 2023

Induction celebration to be held in December   Cary, N.C. (October 2, 2023) – Three influential leaders in the cotton […]

Cotton Incorporated Introduces Sheeting Technology for Home Textile Products

RESTech COTTON™ Technology Brings Suite of Innovations   Cary, N.C. (September 6, 2023) – Cotton Incorporated introduces RESTech COTTON™ technology, […]

Sustainable and Stylish: Cotton for Back to School

New Consumer Research from Cotton Incorporated.   Cary, N.C. (August 1, 2023) –  With the Back-to-School season quickly approaching, it […]

Promoting a Commodity into a Brand Relevant Across Eras

Cotton Incorporated celebrates 50 years of the Seal of Cotton, an iconic symbol woven into life’s moments. Cary, N.C. (July […]

New Research Finds Consumers Do Not Realize Their Clothes May Contribute to Microplastic Pollution

Cotton Incorporated issues a challenge for Plastic-Free July, inviting people to swap synthetic clothes for natural fibers CARY, N.C. (June […]

Cotton Incorporated Shares the Features of Cotton in Honor of National Wear Pajamas to Work Day

Cotton pajamas are the natural choice on April 16. CARY, N.C. (March 27, 2023) – This year, Cotton Incorporated celebrates […]

Women Continue to be Difference-makers in the Fabric of Cotton Incorporated

Women lead the way as researchers, scientists, growers, processors, and marketers to elevate cotton. CARY, N.C. (March 16, 2023) – […]

Cotton Incorporated Continues to Weave Through Everyday Lives

With a focus across every area of the cotton life cycle from fiber through finished product CARY, N.C. (March 13, […]

Cotton Incorporated Board Creates New Position in Anticipation of CEO Succession Plan

William Kimbrell – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (CARY, NC) – Cotton Incorporated announces today the appointment of […]

The Facts About Cotton in Tampons

Over the past year, there has been misinformation linking cotton to a lack of availability and increased cost to the […]

Cotton & Climate Smart Commodities

February 10, 2023 Cary, NC Jesse Daystar, Ph.D., vice president & chief sustainability officer for Cotton Incorporated joined USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack on a […]

Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees Honored

February 1, 2023 (New York, NY) In December, the 2022 class of the Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame […]

HOLIDAY SHOPPING: WHAT SHOPPERS SAY THEY WANT FOR THE SEASON

COMFORT & SAVINGS November 2, 2022 BACKGROUND: The peak holiday shopping season has arrived. The question is now how, where, […]

Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees Announced

September 28, 2022 New York, NY Cotton Incorporated announced today the 2022 class of the Cotton Research and Promotion Hall […]

Cotton Industry collaborates to receive USDA Grant for U.S. Cotton Smart Commodity Program

Cotton Incorporated is honored to collaborate with industry leaders to focus on increasing the adoption of climate smart agriculture practices, as part of the USDA Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities pilot projects.

Digital Concept Meets Real Fabric:

Cotton Incorporated and Adobe collaborated to demonstrate and showcase a new material workflow using Adobe Substance 3D applications, designed to unify digital and physical materials.

How the Economy Impacts Back-to-School Shopping and What Buyers can do to Save

Director of Corporate Strategy and Insights for Cotton Incorporated, Melissa Bastos discusses consumers perspective on inflation how they are planning to shop for back to school.

Variability of Commodities

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Cary, North Carolina Headlines have consumers paying attention to the economy. According to a recent survey […]

Why Fabric Choice Matters in Combating Microplastic Pollution in the Oceans and Waters

June 23, 2022 Cary, North Carolina From research journals and news headlines to social posts, there is increasing attention to […]

2021 Cotton Biotechnology Award Recipient – Dr. Shuangxia Jin

Dr. Shuangxia Jin, a full professor at Huazhong Agricultural University, was selected as the winner of the 2021 Cotton Biotechnology Award.

Comfort and Confidence Take Many Forms & Cotton is the Common Thread in New Campaign

Monday, April 12, 2021 NEW YORK The Fabric of Our Lives™ jingle continues to resonate Celebrating comfort, confidence, and relatability, […]

Van Murphy Elected as Cotton Incorporated Chairman

Quitman, Georgia Cotton Grower to Lead the Renowned Research & Promotion Organization Thursday, February 4, 2021 Cary, North Carolina Van […]

7 Ways to Shop with Style – Cotton Incorporated Launches Holiday Collection, Available on Amazon

The Collection Showcases the Comfort, Style and Versatility of Cotton for Every Holiday Occasion with Celebrity and Content Creators. Available […]

Cotton Innovates for the Digital Future

Cotton Incorporated launches new 3D fabrics for designers and developers

Back-To-School Shopping, Yes, and for Comfortable Cotton Clothes

Cotton Incorporated survey says shoppers plan to spend 12% more on clothing.

Cotton Incorporated releases new lectures on fast-paced wipes market

Learn more about one of the biggest global nonwoven markets. Cotton Incorporated, a respected global resource for cotton research, furthers its ongoing educational outreach with two new video lectures released through the Cottonworks™ platform.

COTTON & COVID-19

The response to COVID-19 is altering American life. Social distancing, working remotely, when possible, and the shift of education from public schools to the privacy of living rooms and kitchen tables is the strange, new normal.

To better understand the effects of the pandemic on consumer habits and attitudes, Cotton Incorporated posed a series of questions to 500 U.S. consumers

2019 Cotton Biotechnology Award Recipient – Dr. Baohong Zhang

Dr. Baohong Zhang of East Carolina University was selected as recipient of the 2019 Cotton Biotechnology Award.

Empowering Strength And Enduring Style: “Rosie Reborn” Campaign Celebrates Female Trailblazers

Paying homage to the iconic Rosie the Riveter, Cotton Incorporated and THE GREAT. unite to create a jumpsuit for the modern-day Rosie

Stack It Up for America Recycles Day

Cotton Incorporated’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ denim recycling program announces the Denim Stack Challenge Thursday, October 31, 2019 New York, […]

Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame 2019 Inductees Announced

The two honorees for the 2019 Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame include the late Ruth Benerito (Louisiana) and Dr. Johnie Jenkins (Mississippi).

Gaylon Morgan Appointed Research Director for Agricultural & Environmental Research Division at Cotton Incorporated

In this role, Dr. Morgan will focus on weed and weed management research.

Jordan Elected New Cotton Incorporated Chairman

Yazoo City Cotton Grower to Oversee Cotton Research and Promotion Program Thursday, January 25, 2019 Cary, North Carolina Bernie Jordan, […]

2018 Cotton Biotechnology Award Recipient – Dr. David M. Stelly

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Cary, North Carolina Dr. David M. Stelly of Texas A&M University was selected as the recipient […]

Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame 2018 Inductees Announced

Three honorees for the 2018 Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame include: the late W.L. “Billy” Carter (North Carolina); Jesse Moore (Virginia); and Charles H. Chewning (North Carolina).

Cotton is Parent-Preferred for Back-to-School Apparel

According to responses to the Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey, cotton is the fiber parents prefer for their children’s back-to-school apparel.

Smoothing Out the Formaldehyde Wrinkle

Cotton Incorporated introduces PUREPRESS™, a durable press technology that keeps clothes wrinkle- and formaldehyde-free.

CottonWorks™ by Cotton Incorporated – The Best Resource Just Got Better

Monday January 22, 2018 Cary, North Carolina The industry’s best resource for education, training and technical assistance for all-things cotton […]

Cotton Incorporated’s Professional Curriculum Expands with Focus on Technical Textiles

Cotton University™ adds four new courses to the College of Nonwovens Wednesday December 20, 2017 Cary, North Carolina Cotton Incorporated, the […]

Cotton Research and Promotion Program Hall of Fame 2017 Inductees Honored

The three honorees for the 2017 Cotton Research and Promotion Hall of Fame include: the late Dr. Harold L. “Hal” Lewis (Arkansas); the late Lawson “Sykes” Martin (Alabama); and Dr. William M. “Bill” Lyle (Texas).

Jesse Daystar Appointed First Chief Sustainability Officer for Cotton Incorporated

Sustainability is a major focus in businesses across all industries. From agriculture to retail – companies across the globe are working to reduce environmental impacts. Cotton Incorporated, the research and promotion company for U.S. cotton producers and importers, extends its commitment to sustainability of cotton across the supply chain by appointing Dr. Jesse Daystar, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer.

Cotton-rich Fashion Goes from Catwalk to Closet With a Click

Cotton Incorporated and Bloomingdale’s are enabling instant shopping gratification with the launch of the first 60-second, shoppable fashion show, bringing cotton apparel from the catwalk to the closet with a click. Hosted by lifestyle celebrity and cotton-enthusiast, Kristin Cavallari, the fully interactive video will be available online at Who What Wear beginning Sept. 7, where shoppers can select outfits, access product information, share via social media platforms and purchase items directly from the runway. Customers will also be able purchase looks from the collection at Bloomingdale’s stores across the U.S.

Iconic Cotton Blanket Reminds Americans of Our Common Threads

Flip through the posts on your social media feed and images of newborns swaddled in pink and blue striped cotton receiving blankets is a common image from new parents. In fact, it’s so familiar, it inspired ‘The United of America’ campaign from Cotton Incorporated, the research and promotion company for U.S. cotton producers and importers, which reflects consumers’ emotional connection to cotton.

Cotton Incorporated Launches New Television Campaign

“Leave Comfort to Clothes” Makes Comfort a Catalyst The Cotton Incorporated Consumer Marketing Division has released the first of three […]

Upland Cotton – An Improved Genome Sequence Will Advance Fiber, Fuel, And Food Applications

A consortium led by Z. Jeffrey Chen of The University of Texas at Austin and Jane Grimwood and Jeremy Schmutz […]

Cotton Incorporated and PurThread Technologies, Inc. Announce a Collaboration

Cotton Incorporated and PurThread Technologies, Inc. announce a collaboration to bring PurThread’s permanently embedded anti-odor solution to cotton knit and […]