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Ralph Lauren joins the

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Iconic global luxury brand Ralph Lauren has joined are key pillars of the Trust Protocol. The program
the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol to scale sustainable was designed to improve soil health and better
practices in U.S. cotton production. Launched in management of natural resources by supporting the
2020, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is aligned with transition to more sustainable and responsible
the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, techniques.”
recognized by Textile Exchange and Forum for the
Future, and part of the Sustainable Apparel The Trust Protocol was recently awarded funding as
Coalition, Cotton 2025 Sustainable Cotton one of those selected as part of the USDA
Challenge, Cotton 2040, and Cotton Up initiatives. Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities pilot
projects to build markets for climate-smart cotton
Dr. Gary Adams, President of the U.S. Cotton Trust and provide technical and financial assistance to
Protocol, said, “We are proud to welcome Ralph over 1,000 U.S. cotton farmers to advance the
Lauren as a new member and aid in their efforts to
advance better sustainability practices within the adoption of climate-smart practices on than one
industry. Ralph Lauren’s Timeless by Design million acres. The project is a multi-stakeholder
strategy emphasizes the importance of respecting initiative that includes the Soil Health Institute, which
the planet and adopting science-based practices the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation supports
that help protect natural resources, both of which through the U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund.

India ITME 2022, the largest in

the textile industry segment

Being unique in its own way, India ITME 2022 has largest in this industry segment. It has always
been offering unmatched business to the attendees focused on developing India as a textile engineering
and exhibitors as the Indian textiles industry is set for sourcing destination. One of its main and key
strong growth, complimented by strong domestic agendas is to facilitate and connect agents, dealers,
consumption as well as export demand from all over and distributors for the overseas market and the
the world. It will open windows to various business domestic market for the manufacturers.
verticals in form of leads and contact inquiries on a
massive platform. Ever since its establishment, the India ITME Society
is continuing its growth trajectory to reach the top
This year, India ITME 2022 shall be held on the slot and has achieved global recognition by not only
8th-13th of December in India Exposition Mart Ltd, the Textile & Textile Engineering Industry but also
Noida. The total number of halls will be 15 with a making space for itself to become an avant-garde
total area of 2,35,000 sq meters, making it the landmark event and pride for India.

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