Gildan Activewear and its portfolio of company-owned brands, including Gildan, Alstyle, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors have joined the US Cotton Trust Protocol. Glenn Chamandyl, President and CEO says, the move will increase transparency in the company’s supply chain besides assuring cotton purchased from the US is sustainable.
As per a Knitting Industry report, Gildan is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of everyday basic apparel, and also one of the largest domestic consumers of US cotton, which represents the majority of the fibre used in Gildan’s products. The company has a proven track record of a strong commitment to sustainable practices.
The US Cotton Trust Protocol is a farm level, science-based program that sets a new standard for more sustainably grown cotton. It brings quantifiable and verifiable goals and measurements to sustainable cotton production as well as drives continuous improvement in six key sustainability metrics: land use, soil carbon, water management, soil loss, GHG emissions, and energy efficiency. Members will also be provided with full supply chain transparency through the Protocol Credit Management System.
