Brazilian Cotton: Learn 5 Curiosities About the Natural Textile Input

Brazil is currently the world's leading cotton exporter and the third-largest global producer of the textile input. Whether in terms of economic relevance to the market or the particularities of the plant, the raw material that gives rise to the main natural fiber used in the world is full of interesting details. For this reason, the column lists five curiosities about the textile input produced in Brazil, gathered from information from the Brazilian Cotton Producers Association (Abrapa) and the Sou de Algodão movement. 1. Brazil is the number 1 country in sustainable cotton in the world Brazil is not only the main cotton exporter to the world today but also the largest global producer and exporter of sustainable cotton. Of the total amount produced in the country, 84% meets certified criteria that range from the sustainability tripod – environmental, social, and economic – to over 170 requirements of a rigorous good practices protocol. 2. Most production in Brazil is irrigated ...