Brazil welcomed a delegation of textile industry leaders from six of the world’s largest cotton-importing nations—Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, India, Turkey, and Vietnam—from August 3rd to 9th. The visit was organized by Cotton Brazil, in partnership with local producers, exporters, and government agencies, and aimed to showcase the country’s cotton industry, with a focus on sustainability, quality, and transparency.
During the week-long tour, delegates explored various aspects of Brazil’s cotton production, visiting farms, ginning facilities, laboratories, and the Brazilian Cotton Analysis Reference Center. Stops included the Federal District and key cotton-producing states such as Mato Grosso, Bahia, and Goiás.
Sustainability and Traceability Take Center Stage
At the heart of the visit were Brazil’s core values of sustainability, quality, and traceability. The country’s cotton producers follow strict standards through programs like ABR (Responsible Brazilian Cotton), ensuring environmental and social responsibility throughout the production process.
Brazilian cotton is known for its superior quality, particularly its fiber strength and consistency. This reputation is supported by advanced classing and ginning technologies that maintain high standards of production.
Traceability also plays a significant role in Brazil’s cotton industry. Each cotton bale is assigned a unique 20-digit code, offering transparency from the farm to export. This system is fully accessible online and will soon be available through a mobile app, giving buyers real-time insights into where and how their cotton is grown.
Industry Leaders Share Insights
Delegates from various countries shared their thoughts on the experience. Vikram Narayen from India highlighted the value of learning about Brazil’s sustainability initiatives and traceability system.
The best thing out of this trip is that we got to know about Brazil and mainly the sustainability activities, traceability, and the huge agriculture network.
Vikram Narayen, Executive Director at Space Textiles Pvt Ltd
Shahid Haroon Hussaini from Pakistan also appreciated the opportunity to observe Brazil’s best practices.
This experience was not only insightful but also allowed us to learn from the best practices and systems of Brazil’s cotton industry.
Shahid Haroon Hussaini, Senior Manager Cotton Procurement at Soorty Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
This visit has strengthened Brazil’s position as a leader in ethical and sustainable cotton production, offering the world a transparent and quality-driven supply chain.
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