Chinese denim mill Prosperity Textile has decided to use Better Cotton for all its lightweight cotton denim fabrics beginning with the Spring/Summer 2017 season. The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a non-profit organisation that seeks to bridge the cotton supply chain from farmer to retailers by providing global standards for sustainable cotton production.
“We believe sustainable cotton is what every denim mill should use, and we value the importance Better Cotton has for both farmers and the industry in general,” said Leo Ku, president of Prosperity Textile, in a statement.
Prosperity Textile can produce up to two million yards per month of lightweight denim, including shirting and dress-weight fabrics. According to the company, there will be no change in the price with the shift to Better Cotton.
In addition to Olah, Levi Strauss & Co, G-Star Raw, Marks & Spencer, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, H&M, IKEA, VF, Inditex and Nike are members of BCI.
Founded in 1995, Prosperity Textile is a vertically integrated denim production facility with the capacity to produce 60 million yards annually. The company provides research and development, design, and manufacturing services to customers worldwide. Located in Shaoguan, China, the company dyes, weaves and finishes its fabrics in weights ranging from 5 oz. to 15 oz. for menswear, womenswear and children’s wear. In addition to BCI cotton, Prosperity also produces fabric from other sustainable fibres including Tencel, hemp, recycled materials and organic cotton.
www.prosperity-textile.com bettercotton.org
