World Cotton Day

 The EU prepares to implement its Digital Product Passport, tighten green claims regulations, and finalise labelling rules, the stakes remain high. Without decisive improvements, cotton risks being locked into a system that undervalues its benefits -and the world risks doubling down on fossil fuel-based textiles .  Why we must build on this momentum? The campaign has achieved a great deal, but the work is far from done. For cotton , advocating for a fair and credible PEF, is not just a technical detail - it is a defining issue for market access and consumer perception. Labels influence purchasing decisions, and regulations shape Cotton supply chains . If environmental scoring systems remain flawed, they could accelerate the trend toward synthetics at a time when the fashion industry urgently needs renewable,circular, and biodegradable fibres.  A call to action  As we celebrate World Cotton Day 2025 under the banner of “ Cotton for Good ”, we must remember that goo...

World Cotton Day was always intended to be a celebration … a chance to recognize the positive impacts cotton provides to peopleand planet — and everyone in the world can (and should) take part in it. This year, the original partner organizations will gather at FAO headquarters in Rome , under the theme “ The Fabric of Our Lives. ” Jointly organized by the Republic of Chad, FAO, and ITC, this year’s celebration will shine a spotlighton cotton’s essential role in livelihoods,economic growth, and sustainabledevelopment .  The event will explore the opportunities and challenges facing thesector, from global trade dynamics to theurgent need for inclusivity, innovation, andenvironmental stewardship . The program will feature high-level discussions and interactive segments designed to inspire action and showcaseinnovation . Voices of the Next Generation: Transforming Cotton into Design will present fresh perspectives from young designers, students, and entrepreneurs, highlighting th...

Every year on October 7th , the world comes together to celebrate a natural fiber that has shaped economies, empowered communities, and championed sustainability: cotton . Since its establishment in 2019, World Cotton Day has grown into a global event, shining a spotlight on the vital role cotton plays in our lives and the planet’s future . With the theme “ Cotton for Good ,” this annual celebration is a call to action to recognize cotton’s contributions and confront the challenges it faces . A Day of Global Recognition The idea for World Cotton Day was first conceived at the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) in 2018. The following year, the WTO hosted the inaugural event with help from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) , Internationa Trade Centre (ITC) , and United Nations, Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) , United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) , and the ICAC. Since then, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has joi...