Seal of Cotton is a trademark featuring the cotton boll logo, indicating a product contains cotton. Managed by Cotton Incorporated.
What It Means
The Seal of Cotton confirms:
- Product contains cotton (minimum percentage varies)
- Licensed use of trademark
- Compliance with program standards
What It Doesn't Mean
The seal is NOT:
- A quality certification
- An organic certification
- A manufacturing standard
- A guarantee of durability
It simply confirms cotton content.
Recognition
The cotton boll logo is widely recognised, appearing on:
- Clothing tags
- Bedding
- Towels
- Marketing materials
Licensing
Manufacturers pay to use the seal, ensuring:
- Cotton content verification
- Trademark protection
- Marketing support
Related Terms
- Cotton Incorporated - Managing organisation
- Cotton - The material
- GOTS - Quality certification (different)