Textile firms divided on GM
Genetically modified textiles divide opinion
Scientists are increasingly looking at the extent to which altering the genetic components of a range of products used in…
US: American Apparel in drive for Cleaner Cotton
In an effort to expand its sustainable practices, T-shirt and casualwear brand American Apparel Inc has just purchased 30,000 pounds…
GLOBAL: Organic cotton market to reach $6.8bn by 2010
The global market for organic cotton products topped US$1bn in 2006, according to the latest research. The market is expected…
US: Global market booming for organic cotton apparel
The use of organically grown cotton by retail titans, fashion designers and small and medium size companies could propel global…
GM cotton gets frosty reception in Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest cotton producer Mali is mulling trials of genetically modified cotton, a development which could open up cheap…
