The global organic cotton market increased 63 percent last year!
Here are the companies leading the way:
1. Walmart
– In 2008 Walmart purchased 12 million pounds of organic cotton. Whatever your feelings regarding the retailer, as the largest buyer of organic cotton – they have become a significant global supporter of organic farming and manufacturing.
2. C&A (Belgium)
-Introduced organic cotton clothing at the same price points as it’s conventional clothing in 2007.
3. Nike
– In addition to a 100% organic offering, Nike aims to blend at least 5% organic cotton in all it’s cotton containing apparel by 2010.
4. H&M (Sweden)
– H&M started using organic cotton in their children’s line in 2007 and have been expanding their offerings across the board. They plan to use around 3000 tonnes of organic cotton this year.
5. Zara (Spain)
– They started out offering organic denim and tees in 2008, they have expanded their line to include some dresses, tops and scarves.
6. Anvil Knitwear
– Anvil manufactures a carbon-neutral t-shirt.
7. Coop Switzerland
– 2nd largest supermarket in Switzerland.
8. Pottery Barn USA
– Currently over half of their bedding contains at least 5% organic cotton.
9. Greensource USA
– Manufacturer of Organic Cotton Apparel – despite the recession, earnings are up 21% this quarter for this company.
10. Hessnatur (Germany)
– This German company works with organizations to ensure their offerings aren’t only organic, but are made in good working conditions with fair wages.
Retailers and manufacturers are responding to consumer demand for more organics.
A little good news.
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