Cotton Incorporated is the research and promotion organisation for the US cotton industry, funded by cotton growers and importers.
What They Do
- Cotton research and development
- Marketing and promotion
- Quality standards
- Consumer education
- Trademark management
The Seal of Cotton
Cotton Incorporated manages the "Seal of Cotton" trademark - the cotton boll logo indicating products contain cotton.
Research
Cotton Incorporated conducts research on:
- Cotton production
- Textile processing
- Consumer preferences
- Environmental impacts
- New applications
For Consumers
Cotton Incorporated's consumer-facing work includes:
- CottonWorks® (technical resources)
- Consumer education
- Quality programs
Not a Certification
The Seal of Cotton indicates cotton content but isn't a quality certification like GOTS or OEKO-TEX. It confirms cotton presence, not quality level.
Related Terms
- Seal of Cotton - Their trademark
- Cotton - The material
- Supima - Related organisation (Pima cotton)