Media Library | Cotton made in Africa

Cotton Made in Africa and African Cotton Foundation launched the “Innovations Club” with a three-day workshop for CmiA Partners and ACF Members in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

02.06.2023

CmiA and ACF started a new joint initiative – the Innovations Club. The Innovations Club platform brings together regional and international experts, researchers, agronomists, and extension specialists committed to finding the most effective, practical, and implementable practices to urgently regenerate African small holder farming eco-systems.

“Tackling the pressing issues together: climate change, cotton seed quality, and farmer training”

12.01.2023

Executive Director of the African Cotton Foundation Belinda Edmonds, on the most pressing challenges facing the cotton sector and how the African Cotton Foundation plans to address them.

“It is always nice to see clients like CmiA critically examining their own work and setting in train new learning processes”

29.12.2022

The consulting firm Syspons GmbH recently conducted an impact study of CmiA for the Aid by Trade Foundation. In this interview with evaluator Motje Seidler we discuss the outcomes of the investigation.

“CmiA-labelled Textiles will offer consumers values-based purchasing options”

28.11.2022

South Korean retailer Shinsegae International and one of its lifestyle brands JAJU are the first Cotton made in Africa partners in Asia. Co-CEO Lee Seock-koo on sustainable fashion consumption in South Korea.

CmiA Officially Recognised by Two Relevant Sustainability Standards

21.10.2022

CmiA has been officially recognised by Green Button and been confirmed as an accredited source of raw materials for Cradle to Cradle Certified®.

The Aid by Trade Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Cotton Association (ICA)

18.07.2022

The Aid by Trade Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Cotton Association (ICA). This joint statement will help strengthen cooperation […]

Aid by Trade Foundation Publishes Annual Report for 2021

30.06.2022

AbTF Publishes Annual Report for 2021. Significant Growth in the Foundation’s Revenue and Results Benefits People, Animals, and the Environment.

“Transparency in the textile supply chain is the future”

29.06.2022

A huge exporter that supplies knitted yarn for all the major retail brands around the world, the Ahmed Group is also a longtime partner of CmiA. In an interview, Sajid Israq, one of the directors of the Ahmed Group Textile Division, discusses the demand for transparency in the supply chain.

“With the current challenges around Organic Cotton, it is great to share an authentic and verified story”

29.06.2022

BESTSELLER is an international, family-run fashion company and the first to use cotton certified Cotton made in Africa Organic. An Interview with Senior Project Specialist at BESTSELLER Danique Lodewijks.

Interview with Hansjörg Zeller and Nele Erdmann from atmosfair

29.06.2022

The CmiA Carbon Neutral Initiative breaks new ground in decarbonising cotton production. An interview with atmosfair.

“CmiA has shown itself to be highly reliable and accessible in these volatile and challenging times”

28.06.2022

The German retailer Ernsting’s family intends to use exclusively sustainable cotton by 2026. CmiA plays a key role in the company’s plans to reach this goal, as Anna Rensing, the head of its quality development department and the person in charge of product sustainability at Ernsting’s family, explains in this interview.

Cotton made in Africa Visits Partners in Africa

28.06.2022

While the COVID-19 pandemic prevented many in-person meetings with our partners throughout the world, our team was thrilled to get together in person again and to visit partners across Africa after so many digital meetings.

Cotton made in Africa Breaks Supply and Demand Records

25.05.2022

Cotton made in Africa has once again achieved record levels of supply and demand. New and existing clients are seeking to purchase greater amounts of cotton verified through CmiA and CmiA Organic.

Aid by Trade Foundation and Partners Invest EUR 2.8 Million in Climate Adaptation Project

04.05.2022

Promoting Climate Protection and Resilience for Small-Scale Farmers in Africa Through Sustainable Soil Management. To enable the farmers to develop resiliency and adapt to the changing climate, the AbTF, which administers Cotton made in Africa, launched CAR-iSMa, a co-operative project.

Aid by Trade Foundation and Better Cotton form a new strategic collaboration for 2023

27.01.2022

After 10 years of fruitful partnership, Aid by Trade Foundation and Better Cotton are establishing a new form of collaboration for greater impact.

LPP Partners With Cotton made in Africa – Cotton Initiative Wins First Polish Partner

17.01.2022

LPP, a Polish fashion company, has partnered with CmiA, launching yet another year of growth for the internationally respected standard for sustainable cotton. By joining CmiA, LPP – whose brands include Reserved, Cropp. House, Mohito and Sinsay – is making a clear commitment to sustainable cotton cultivation and people in cotton-growing countries.

CmiA Regional Workshop in Lusaka

21.12.2021

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our team was not able to interact with its African partners via in-person meetings for a long time. Since travel restrictions were lifted over the summer and vaccination programmes have been taking up speed, we took the chance to invite our partnering English-speaking cotton companies and experts in the field of sustainable agriculture to participate in a regional workshop in Lusaka, Zambia.

Cotton made in Africa Carbon Neutral: A New Initiative by the Aid by Trade Foundation for CO2-Neutral Cotton

07.12.2021

The climate impact of textiles is now shifting into focus, and the AbTF is tackling the issue together with atmosfair. The product of their collaboration is the Cotton made in Africa Carbon Neutral initiative, which provides a basis for a more climate-friendly textile supply chain.

The Aid by Trade Foundation is a member of the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles

26.11.2021

The Aid by Trade Foundation is a member of the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles, a multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to improve social and environmental conditions in the textile and garment sector.

Continued Growth for Cotton made in Africa

26.10.2021

International demand for CmiA cotton continues to grow. New partners – including BRAX from Germany, Jolo Fashion Group from the Netherlands and Shinsegae International from South Korea – are joining the CmiA initiative.

World Cotton Day: Study Shows Positive Influence of CmiA Training and Verification on the Lives of Small-Scale Farmers

06.10.2021

On the occasion of the World Cotton Day on October 7th, which was launched in 2019 by the World Trade Organization in Geneva, the Aid by Trade Foundation draws attention to cotton farmers in Africa.

CmiA Stakeholder Webinar Week 2021

30.08.2021

We invite you to the Cotton made in Africa Stakeholder Webinar Week 2021 which will be held online. The individual sessions are scheduled over four consecutive days on 27 September–30 September 2021.

CmiA Helps to Improve Educational Infrastructure: Study Confirms Positive Impacts of Community Projects

28.07.2021

The AbTF commissioned a case study to measure the effects of the projects, with a focus on education infrastructure and quality for local cotton farming communities.

Successful cooperation with African People & Wildlife in “Mama Asali” Women Beekeeping Project

28.08.2020

The cooperation between AbTF and ‘African People and Wildlife’ for a project promoting women in Tanzania was successfully implemented.

A water project in Ethiopia

05.08.2020

AbTF cooperating with partner-organisations in the development project ‘Tackling pollution from the apparel sector through engaging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in water stewardship’

Aid by Trade Foundation publishes new verification report

22.07.2020

AbTF is publishing the ninth edition of its annual aggregated verification report. This report represents AbTF’s continued commitment to transparency in 2019 and informs the […]

Aid by Trade Foundation Supports Youth Education Centre in Tanzania

27.05.2020

Aid by Trade Foundation Supports Youth Education Centre in Tanzania 27.05.2020, Hamburg – In the East African country of Tanzania, the non-profit Aid by Trade […]

Hugo Boss Announces Partnership With Cotton made in Africa

11.09.2019

Hugo Boss Announces Partnership With Cotton made in Africa Hamburg/Metzingen, 2019-09-11. Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) is expanding its network of cooperation partners and brands to […]

CmiA Founder Prof. Dr. Michael Otto: “It is the courage and strength of our partners in Africa and around the world that spurs us on.”

19.06.2019

A total of 580,000 tons of cotton were certified according to the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) standard in 2018. CmiA was thus able to […]

Bottom UP: Anchoring environmental and social standards in the Ethiopian textile industry

07.06.2019

Solidaridad, Cotton made in Africa, Danish Ethical Trading Initiative and MVO Nederland start a new project to promote a sustainable cotton and garment value chain, […]

Cotton made in Africa and Motsi Mabuse strengthen women’s rights in sub-Saharan Africa

07.03.2019

Initiative and Ambassador focus on Empowerment on International Women’s Day Hamburg, March 8, 2019. In 2018, 160,000 female cotton farmers were part of the Cotton […]

A hashtag for sustainability

17.10.2018

The Bathrobe Challenge by Cotton made in Africa reached millions of people through social networks Over a million smallholder farmers in Africa, 500,000 tons of […]

CmiA Cotton Producers Visit Textile Industry in Turkey

15.10.2018

Hamburg/Istanbul, October 15, 2018. On the initiative of Cotton made in Africa (CmiA), a 17-members delegation of African cotton producers traveled to Turkey to learn […]

CmiA and the Sustainable Development Goals

25.09.2018

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set up by the United Nations in 2015 to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all – […]

#BathrobeChallenge from Cotton made in Africa

31.08.2018

Wear a bathrobe and take a stand for cotton farmers in Africa Wear a bathrobe for a good cause – that’s the motto of the […]

All Signs on Growth at Cotton made in Africa

21.08.2018

International Expansion with New Partners As the world’s largest standard for sustainable cotton from Africa, Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) now certifies around 40% of […]

Cotton made in Africa with record successes

12.04.2018

Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) was founded in 2005 by Dr. Michael Otto as a social business to protect the environmental and to support smallholder […]

Motsi Mabuse Becomes Ambassador for Cotton made in Africa

09.04.2018

In the TV-show “Let’s Dance”, Motsi Mabuse has been inspiring audiences since 2007. As an ambassador of the initiative Cotton made in Africa (CmiA), the […]

World Water Day: Cotton made in Africa Saves About 63 Billion Litres of Water

21.03.2018

In many parts of the world cotton is artificially irrigated. On global average, cotton uses more than 2,100 litres of water per kilogram.1 Cotton made in […]

Female Smallholder Farmers in Africa are True Multi-Talents

15.03.2018

Female smallholder farmers in Africa play a key role in the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative. These strong women work hard to create prospects […]

The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development invests up to 8 million euros in sustainable cotton production in Africa

31.01.2018

To promote sustainable cotton cultivation and improve the living conditions of smallholder farmers in Africa, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) […]

Laura Chaplin Unveils Her First Exclusive Bed Linen Set to the Public

15.01.2018

With an exclusive event, Dibella Group Ltd and the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Initiative celebrated their successful partnership at the Heimtextil Trade Fair in […]

Clean Drinking Water, Toilets and 10,000 Hygiene Ambassadors Improve Living Conditions in Zimbabwe

04.12.2017

Hunger and unemployment shape everyday life in Simbabwe. After almost 40 years under President Mugabe, the East African country’s once flourishing agriculture lies broken. Cotton […]

Otto Group With its Frontrunner bonprix, Tchibo and the REWE Group Biggest Buyers of Cotton made in Africa Cotton

14.09.2017

Fashion Brands and Textile Retailers Back Cotton made in Africa Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) cotton is more in demand than ever before. Around 50 […]

Cotton made in Africa Achieves Record Revenues

17.08.2017

50 Million CmiA Textiles in the Commercial Year 2016 Upon publication of its annual report for 2016, Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) can report positive […]

Visiting Laura Chaplin at Home

13.07.2017

Laura Chaplin, granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin and ambassador for Cotton made in Africa, about her life, mission and her new label Smile by Laura Chaplin […]

Cotton made in Africa Celebrates its Bathrobe Day Premiere

29.06.2017

Celebrities, Hamburg testimonials, non-political organizations and textile companies flew the flag for Cotton made in Africa On the occasion of the Bathrobe Day premiere, Cotton […]

Cotton made in Africa Supply Chain Workshop in India

24.05.2017

Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) certified cotton is processed all over the world in all major textile production countries. The aim of the Cotton made […]

HAKRO Announced as New Partner of “Cotton made in Africa”

17.05.2017

HAKRO GmbH has launched its next sustainability project. The supplier of clothing for corporate fashion, work, leisure and sport has now signed a partnership agreement […]

Otto Group saves 33 billion litres of water with CmiA

21.04.2017

Through the use of the certified sustainable cotton with the “Cotton made in Africa” (CmiA) label, more than 33 billion litres of water were saved. […]

Dibella and Cotton made in Africa close a partnership agreement for the “Heimtextil Messe” (household textile exhibition) in Frankfurt

12.01.2017

In time for the Heimtextil Messe (household textile exhibition) in Frankfurt, the Dibella company group and the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Initiative are sealing […]

With Cotton made in Africa textile companies better get to know their raw material

20.09.2016

This year’s Stakeholder Conference of Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the Competitive African Cotton Initiative (COMPACI) was held from September 7 to 8 in […]

CmiA Cooperates With Its First Retail Partner in Norway

13.09.2016

KID INTERERIOR, specialised in home textiles with a typically Scandinavian modern and minimalistic design touch, joins Cotton made in Africa (CmiA). The company is the […]

Water for Mozambique – Water and Sanitation Project in Mozambique Successfully Completed

01.09.2016

On the occasion of the world water week, the community Project for clean drinking water and hygiene in the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) growing […]

Cotton made in Africa – OTTO launches sustainability campaign

19.07.2016

OTTO will be shining the spotlight on the subject of sustainability in its 360° campaign starting on July 19. The main scene will be an […]

Jack & Jones first Cotton made in Africa Retail Partner in Denmark

14.07.2016

Jack & Jones – one of Europe’s leading producers of menswear – cooperates with the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative to combine fashion with […]

Laura Chaplin is ambassador of Cotton made in Africa

23.06.2016

Laura Chaplin, the granddaughter of the world-famous actor Charlie Chaplin, is lined up to start working immediately as an ambassador for the Cotton made in […]

Combating poverty, drought and causes of flight with biodiversity

16.06.2016

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought prompted the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) to use funds from the Otto Group to help two […]

Joined forces for value addition in the African cotton and textile industry

10.05.2016

Since 2013, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) cooperates with the African Cotton and Textiles Industries Federation (ACTIF) to promote the sustainable cotton and textile […]

Cotton made in Africa Reaches 670,000 Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa

01.03.2016

Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) is an Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) initiative that helps African smallholders help themselves through trade. Specifically, it works for […]

1888 Mills and Cotton made in Africa Conclude New Partnership at “Heimtextil” in Frankfurt

13.01.2016

On the occasion of Heimtextil fair in Frankfurt/Germany 1888 Mills, a leading US manufacturer of home and hospitality textiles and Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) […]

Experts See Cotton made in Africa as a Sustainable Basis for the Growing Textile Industry in Ethiopia

10.11.2015

Cotton is the most widely used raw material for global textile production and the livelihood of millions of people in Africa. In East African Ethiopia, […]

Cotton made in Africa secures growth in added value for African smallholders

07.07.2015

The fact that Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) is committed to social welfare by securing ILO core labor standards, the payment of the minimum wage […]

10 years of Cotton made in Africa – 10 years of fashion with a heart and a sign for responsible fashion

10.06.2015

Since it was founded in June 2005, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), launched by Dr. Michael Otto, and its Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) […]

Drop for Life – Water for Mozambique!

05.05.2015

Clean drinking water and proper sanitation are taken for granted in many parts of the world – but in rural Africa they are precious commodities. […]

Water and hygiene – basic human rights!

22.03.2015

780 people around the world lack access to safe drinking water. 2.5 billion people lack adequate sanitation facilities. 4 billion people – many of them […]

Cotton made in Africa Establishes Sustainable Cotton Production in Uganda

04.02.2015

Approximately 5,400 smallholder farmers from Uganda are now benefiting from the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and its Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative. This […]

CmiA cotton saves water and greenhouse gas emissions

06.11.2014

Life Cycle Assessment confirms: “CmiA cotton reduces the negative impact on climate change!” For Ulrike Bos from Fraunhofer Institute and Dr. Susanne Neubert from the […]

CmiA stands up for the rights of children in Africa

12.06.2014

Children of CmiA smallholder cotton farmers learn how to read and write According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), more than 170 million children worldwide […]

Sustainable textile production starts with smallholder farmers

24.04.2014

To commemorate the collapse of the textile factory Rana Plaza in Bangladesh exactly one year ago, the international Fashion Revolution Day calls on consumers to […]

Ceremonial school opening in Zambia

18.03.2014

Otto Group and Aid by Trade Foundation enable 2,900 children to attend school 2,900 children get a chance at education with the ceremonial opening of […]

Transparency across the entire textile chain of Rösch

03.03.2014

The textile value chain is known for its high complexity. During the process from raw material to final product, textiles pass through numerous production steps. […]

Cotton made in Africa continues its path of success

13.02.2014

Nearly 70,000 smallholder farmers in Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Côte d’Ivoire benefit from the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative’s program for the first time […]

Hermes Counts on Cotton made in Africa

11.12.2013

The Hermes Logistik Gruppe Germany (HLGD) is the cotton initiative’s Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) newest partner. Since November, the company expects to outfit its […]

Cotton made in Africa and Tchibo celebrate school opening with 760 children in Benin

29.11.2013

760 children from Benin will rejoice in being able to go to school. As part of the project “Cotton for sustainable education”, initiated by the […]

Clothing made from sustainable African cotton

20.11.2013

Lingerie specialist Gerhard Rösch supports the Cotton Made in Africa initiative (CmiA) for the first time with its 2014 fall/winter collection. The never out of […]

Burkina Faso: 5,300 Smallholder Farmers Learn Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic

05.09.2013

The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) look to this year’s annual UNESCO International Literacy Day on September 8 with a positive note: more than 5,300 […]

Aid by Trade Foundation and BCI Sign Cooperation Agreement

28.08.2013

Representatives from the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) signed a long-term cooperation agreement in Paris today. By signing this agreement, […]

Baroness Lola Young Joins the Aid by Trade Foundation Board of Trustees

13.06.2013

British peer of the realm Baroness Lola Young joined the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) Board of Trustees on June 1st, 2013 and participated in […]

Engelbert Strauss Supports Cotton Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa

06.05.2013

Engelbert Strauss, the mail-order and retail company, is the latest Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) demand partner. The cooperation represents CmiA’s first entry into the […]

Vlisco Group sponsors Cotton made in Africa

30.04.2013

Dutch fashion fabric producer Vlisco Group is to partner with Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) and will be the initiative’s first partner to both produce […]

Cotton made in Africa: Exhibit Returns to Benin

20.02.2013

The exhibit “Albert Watson: Visions feat. Cotton made in Africa” returns to its country of origin in two ways: a selection from the heart of […]

Cotton Initiative Expands Activities in Southeast Africa

21.11.2012

The Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Initiative will begin working with around 30,000 smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe starting with the cotton harvest 2012/13. The objective […]

real,- becomes partner of the Cotton made in Africa Initiative

12.11.2012

Cotton has been traded globally for centuries and, along with coffee, cocoa and tea, numbers among the most important export goods. The Aid by Trade […]

Benin Smallholder Farmers Rub Shoulders with International Stars

14.09.2012

Yesterday the Deichtorhallen Hamburg opened the Albert Watson: Visions feat. Cotton made in Africa exhibition in the House of Photography. At its heart are 36 […]

Cotton made in Africa supports women’s cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire

27.06.2012

The Cotton made in Africa Initiative (CmiA) supports 25 women’s cooperatives in northern Côte d’Ivoire. Inside one year, 1,250 women and 12,500 family members are […]

Watson: “The energy and joie de vivre of the people impressed me deeply.”

05.06.2012

Together with renowned photographer Albert Watson, the Cotton made in Africa Initiative presented a preview of the Albert Watson: Visions feat. Cotton made in Africa […]

Cotton made in Africa Welcomes Mozambique as Sixth Project Country

22.02.2012

Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) welcomes a new project country in Southeast Africa: 75,000 smallholder cotton farmers in Mozambique will join and participate in the […]

Baroness Lola Young To Be Ambassador For The Aid by Trade Foundation

15.02.2012

The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is expanding its network in Great Britain: Baroness Lola Young has come on board as the foundation’s ambassador. The […]

OTTO Austria supports adult education program for cotton farmers in Burkina Faso

08.02.2012

In cooperation with the Aid by Trade Foundation, OTTO Austria will support a school project in Burkina Faso starting in March 2012. The program will […]

Designer Julia Starp creates new line with Cotton Made in Africa

12.01.2012

The successful young designer from Hamburg, Julia Starp, has designed an eight-piece spring / summer collection exclusively for OTTO. The collection is made of, amongst […]

Aid by Trade Foundation Presents its Initiative at the House of Lords

09.12.2011

The Aid by Trade Foundation yesterday presented its initiative Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) during a round table at the House of Lords in London. […]

Albert Watson to photograph Cotton made in Africa smallholder farmers

01.12.2011

Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and the Deichtorhallen Hamburg are sending star photographer Albert Watson to Benin. Over the next two weeks, Watson will photograph […]

Aid by Trade Foundation expands international network to Canada

10.11.2011

Reliable Hosiery is the first Canadian company to join the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) demand alliance. The Aid by Trade Foundation, CmiA’s supporting organization, […]

C&A purchases sustainable cotton from Cotton made in Africa

04.10.2011

C&A, one of Europe’s leading fashion groups, today joins the Cotton made in Africa initiative’s Demand Alliance. In 2012 the company plans to take up […]

Otto Group supports Aid by Trade Foundation School Project in Zambia

20.09.2011

The Otto Group and the Aid by Trade Foundation have launched a project to promote Zambia’s school infrastructure. With the cooperation of the Dunavant Zambia […]

Aid by Trade Foundation Partners with Ethical Expert Abi Rushton

06.09.2011

The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is glad to announce a pioneering new partnership in the United Kingdom: Abi Rushton, Founder and Director ofethicalexpert limited, […]

Aid by Trade Foundation lays Groundwork for Assessing the Success of Cotton made in Africa

01.09.2011

The Aid by Trade Foundation has presented the first study of the project regions involved in its Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) initiative. The results […]

Michael Otto receives Walter Scheel Prize

06.06.2011

Michael Otto has been awarded the Walter Scheel Prize for his commitment to development cooperation. The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development presented the […]

Launch of SUSTAINEO

03.05.2011

SUSTAINEO is the name of this strategic initiative which strives for a stronger involvement of global market dynamics in development approaches to enable smallholder farmers […]

James Shikwati joins the Board of Trustees of the Aid by Trade Foundation

28.04.2011

ames Shikwati, known for his criticism of classic development aid, is to join the Board of Trustees of the Aid by Trade Foundation. The founder […]

Otto Group and the Cotton made in Africa Initiative promote adult literacy in Burkina Faso

18.04.2011

Education is the key to sustainable development. This is why the Otto Group is making a financial contribution to a social project established by the […]

Anvil joins the Cotton made in Africa Demand Alliance

24.01.2011

The Aid by Trade Foundation further expands the Demand Alliance for its Cotton made in Africa initiative to the USA: Anvil is the first North […]

Press Releases

Cotton made in Africa Newsroom

Cotton Made in Africa and African Cotton Foundation launched the “Innovations Club” with a three-day workshop for CmiA Partners and ACF Members in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

“Tackling the pressing issues together: climate change, cotton seed quality, and farmer training”

“It is always nice to see clients like CmiA critically examining their own work and setting in train new learning processes”

“CmiA-labelled Textiles will offer consumers values-based purchasing options”

CmiA Officially Recognised by Two Relevant Sustainability Standards

The Aid by Trade Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Cotton Association (ICA)

Aid by Trade Foundation Publishes Annual Report for 2021

“Transparency in the textile supply chain is the future”

“With the current challenges around Organic Cotton, it is great to share an authentic and verified story”

Interview with Hansjörg Zeller and Nele Erdmann from atmosfair

“CmiA has shown itself to be highly reliable and accessible in these volatile and challenging times”

Cotton made in Africa Visits Partners in Africa

Cotton made in Africa Breaks Supply and Demand Records

Aid by Trade Foundation and Partners Invest EUR 2.8 Million in Climate Adaptation Project

Aid by Trade Foundation and Better Cotton form a new strategic collaboration for 2023

LPP Partners With Cotton made in Africa – Cotton Initiative Wins First Polish Partner

CmiA Regional Workshop in Lusaka

Cotton made in Africa Carbon Neutral: A New Initiative by the Aid by Trade Foundation for CO2-Neutral Cotton

The Aid by Trade Foundation is a member of the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles

Continued Growth for Cotton made in Africa

World Cotton Day: Study Shows Positive Influence of CmiA Training and Verification on the Lives of Small-Scale Farmers

CmiA Stakeholder Webinar Week 2021

CmiA Helps to Improve Educational Infrastructure: Study Confirms Positive Impacts of Community Projects

Greater Transparency Through Our Tracking System

Unprecedented Demand for Cotton made in Africa’s Cotton

The Environmental Footprint of Cotton made in Africa’s Cotton

Cotton made in Africa cooperates with the African Cotton Foundation

Lidl Backs Cotton made in Africa

Celebrity Support for Cotton made in Africa

Successful cooperation with African People & Wildlife in “Mama Asali” Women Beekeeping Project

A water project in Ethiopia

Aid by Trade Foundation publishes new verification report

Aid by Trade Foundation Supports Youth Education Centre in Tanzania

Hugo Boss Announces Partnership With Cotton made in Africa

CmiA Founder Prof. Dr. Michael Otto: “It is the courage and strength of our partners in Africa and around the world that spurs us on.”

Bottom UP: Anchoring environmental and social standards in the Ethiopian textile industry

Cotton made in Africa and Motsi Mabuse strengthen women’s rights in sub-Saharan Africa

A hashtag for sustainability

CmiA Cotton Producers Visit Textile Industry in Turkey

CmiA and the Sustainable Development Goals

#BathrobeChallenge from Cotton made in Africa

All Signs on Growth at Cotton made in Africa

Cotton made in Africa with record successes

Motsi Mabuse Becomes Ambassador for Cotton made in Africa

World Water Day: Cotton made in Africa Saves About 63 Billion Litres of Water

Female Smallholder Farmers in Africa are True Multi-Talents

The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development invests up to 8 million euros in sustainable cotton production in Africa

Laura Chaplin Unveils Her First Exclusive Bed Linen Set to the Public

Clean Drinking Water, Toilets and 10,000 Hygiene Ambassadors Improve Living Conditions in Zimbabwe

Otto Group With its Frontrunner bonprix, Tchibo and the REWE Group Biggest Buyers of Cotton made in Africa Cotton

Cotton made in Africa Achieves Record Revenues

Visiting Laura Chaplin at Home

Cotton made in Africa Celebrates its Bathrobe Day Premiere

Cotton made in Africa Supply Chain Workshop in India

HAKRO Announced as New Partner of “Cotton made in Africa”

Otto Group saves 33 billion litres of water with CmiA

Dibella and Cotton made in Africa close a partnership agreement for the “Heimtextil Messe” (household textile exhibition) in Frankfurt

With Cotton made in Africa textile companies better get to know their raw material

CmiA Cooperates With Its First Retail Partner in Norway

Water for Mozambique – Water and Sanitation Project in Mozambique Successfully Completed

Cotton made in Africa – OTTO launches sustainability campaign

Jack & Jones first Cotton made in Africa Retail Partner in Denmark

Laura Chaplin is ambassador of Cotton made in Africa

Combating poverty, drought and causes of flight with biodiversity

Joined forces for value addition in the African cotton and textile industry

Cotton made in Africa Reaches 670,000 Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa

1888 Mills and Cotton made in Africa Conclude New Partnership at “Heimtextil” in Frankfurt

Experts See Cotton made in Africa as a Sustainable Basis for the Growing Textile Industry in Ethiopia

Cotton made in Africa secures growth in added value for African smallholders

10 years of Cotton made in Africa – 10 years of fashion with a heart and a sign for responsible fashion

Drop for Life – Water for Mozambique!

Water and hygiene – basic human rights!

Cotton made in Africa Establishes Sustainable Cotton Production in Uganda

CmiA cotton saves water and greenhouse gas emissions

CmiA stands up for the rights of children in Africa

Sustainable textile production starts with smallholder farmers

Ceremonial school opening in Zambia

Transparency across the entire textile chain of Rösch