who is CCI
Cotton Council International (CCI) is a non-profit trade association whose focus is to represent and promote US cotton overseas. CCI was established in 1956 with its headquarters in Washington, DC. As the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council of America (NCC), both NCC and CCI represent the seven major segments of the US cotton industry (producers, cooperatives, merchants, ginners, warehousemen, oilseed crushers, and textile industry). CCI works with all levels of the supply chain from spinners through to consumers to support the sourcing of and preference for cotton and US cotton.
who is CI
Cotton Incorporated (CI) is the premier cotton research and development organization in the world. As a non-profit association representing the US upland cotton producers and working closely with US importer, Cotton Incorporated has a range of services designed to help the entire supply chain, from producer to retailer, develop a profitable business with cotton and US cotton.
why cotton?
Cotton is fun and fashionable. Its beauty and natural comfort make the world a better place. Can you imagine a world without cotton? It’s often the first fiber we touch when we are born into the world… and it stays with us throughout our lives.
Consumer demand clearly shows that people want cotton in their lives all year around because the comfort and strength that cotton provides is empowering. It allows the wearer to be himself. There is nothing fake about cotton. Cotton feels wonderful against your skin and we believe it is the healthiest of all fibers. Life can be hard, but cotton makes our lives easier.