The Modern Cotton Story

Listen to apparel expert Jaclyn Noble discussing the environmental and business benefits of using cotton in today’s clothing. She has held senior positions with Spanx, Gloria Jeans, VF, and American Eagle, to name a few. However, her career began with hands-on experience using cotton on the mill floor.

For Ms. Noble, industry metrics, transparency, and sound growing practices by farmers form the foundation of industry efforts to embrace sustainable business goals. Using cotton, says Ms. Noble, makes more sense than ever for today’s brands and retailers.

This is a fascinating, not-to-be-missed discussion with an experienced global apparel expert.

Hosted by Ray Daniels of BASF, and interviewed by Bob Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization.

Hear about how Pheasants and Quail Forever helps farmers incorporate biodiversity into their sustainability and environmental conservation efforts. Brent Rudolph, Director of Sustainability Partnerships, and Josh Michna, Precision Agriculture Conservation Specialist, discuss the wide-ranging benefits that come with protecting and improving biodiversity.

As they explain, with more diversity – especially of native plants and insects – there are better conditions for wildlife. The diversity helps meet the different needs for escape cover, nesting habitat, food sources, and so forth. Next, a diverse community of insects will usually include beneficial species that can help control pests that can be problematic for crops or livestock.

This is an important program not to be missed for all those passionate about sustainable agriculture.

Hosted by Ray Daniels of BASF, and interviewed by Bob Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization.

Hear about some exciting technologies to improve the performance of cotton from Graham Stewart, Executive Vice President at Fiber52 — a company that has developed an innovative prepare for dye (PFD) process that leverages the natural moisture-wicking characteristics of cotton.

Using natural techniques, Fiber52’s simplified PFD process enhances cotton’s naturally hydrophobic (wicking) qualities. At the same time, says Mr. Stewart, the Fiber52 process utilizes less water in the dye process while also improving the efficiency of dyeing.

Further, Mr. Stewart explains that Fiber52 helps cotton to better compete with synthetic fibers by improving its performance at the textile mill.

This is an intriguing program presenting an innovative new technology that promises to enhance the desirability of cotton.

Hosted by Ray Daniels of BASF, and interviewed by Bob Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization.

Hear from Marshall Hardwick, a leading cotton grower, about the challenges faced by farmers to produce quality, sustainable crops. Our fascinating discussion covers what it means to be sustainable, as well as ways in which farmers and apparel brands can find ways of working together.

For Mr. Hardwick, measurable business practices, transparency, and a commitment to the future underscores the central tenets successful cotton farming today.

This is an enlightening program with one of the country’s most innovative growers.

Hosted by Ray Daniels of BASF, and interviewed by Bob Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization.

Hear from a leading expert in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR), David Uricoli, CSR Consultant, as we discuss how manufacturers, brands and retailers look to transparency and accountability in their supply chains.

For Mr. Uricoli, many brands have learned the hard way over the years that CSR is a required approach to business where worker rights, sustainable production, and transparency are upheld and nurtured.

In this enlightening program, we discuss not only discuss the importance of sustainability, but how CSR became so important for so many companies in the clothing industry and how CSR will become even more important in the future.

This is a fascinating program with one of the leading CSR specialists in the world.

Hosted by Ray Daniels of BASF, and interviewed by Bob Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization.

Hear from a leading engineer, Mike Rodriguez, Textile Engineering Consultant, as we discuss many of the latest innovations in the cotton and textile industries. For Mr. Rodriguez, it’s an exciting time to be in textiles as there’s so much change and opportunity while at the same time new innovations have helped cotton to maintain its status as a preferred fiber for textile mills globally.

In this important program, we also discuss the importance of sustainability, and the role new technologies play in realizing sustainability goals in the industry.

This is a fascinating program with one of the leading textile technologists in the world.

Hosted by Ray Daniels of BASF, and interviewed by Bob Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization.

Listen to Mr. Neeper as he discusses many of the challenges facing U.S. cotton growers as a new harvest gains momentum. He also focuses on the problems faced by farmers and textile mills as retailers struggle with considerable inventory and weakening consumer demand which, in turn, has resulted in slower sales of textiles throughout the supply chain.

Our lively program also discusses the competitive challenges faced by cotton from synthetic fibers, as well as the impact of global market conditions, and the outlook for cotton as a quality product for apparel brands and retailers.

This is a fascinating program with one of the leading cotton analysts in the world.

Hosted by Ray Daniels of BASF, and interviewed by Bob Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization.

Join us for a terrific program this week as we discuss made-in-america, sustainability, the economy, and changing consumer attitude with Pat Stewart, President of The General Standard (thegeneralstandard.com), a Los Angeles-based apparel company.

In this podcast, we cover a wide range of topics including what Mr. Stewart sees as the major challenges facing the apparel industry as it grapples with sustainability and a challenging economy.

Additionally, we ask Mr. Stewart if he feels made in America has advantages in sustainable production due to shorter supply chains compared to carbon-intensive global supply chains employed by much of the apparel industry today.

This podcast is not to be missed. So, join us to learn more about sustainability and made in America.

Hosted by Ray Daniels of BASF, and interviewed by Bob Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization.

Join us for an insightful podcast this week as we discuss sustainability, ESG, transparency, and environmental stewardship with a leading advocate of sustainable practices, Roian Atwood. Mr. Atwood has many years of experience in promoting and implementing sustainability programs throughout the apparel supply chain, from farm to fashion.

In this podcast, we cover a wide range of topics including what he sees as the major challenges facing the apparel industry as it grapples with sustainability, greenwashing, and ESG (Environmental Social Governance).

Additionally, we ask Mr. Atwood about the best practices that farmers, brands, and retailers should adopt to promote and nurture sustainability. We also discuss Mr. Atwood’s new role in the food industry and how that industry embraces sustainability.

This podcast is not to be missed. So, join us to learn more about sustainability and environmental initiatives, and the positive impact such initiatives not only have on the planet but on businesses throughout the apparel supply chain.

Hosted by Ray Daniels of BASF, and interviewed by Bob Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization.

Join us for a very special podcast this week as we introduce Ray Daniels, Sustainability Manager for North America Seeds at BASF, and the new manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton program. Mr. Daniels has many years of experience as a marketer in agriculture, along with a deep knowledge of sustainability, as well the markets for cotton and other agricultural products.

In this podcast, we ask Mr. Daniels about the challenges facing farmers and how the e3 cotton program makes a difference. Faced with an uncertain market this season, farmers face fluctuating prices and unpredictable demand for their crops. Macro-economic forces, like inflation, along problems caused by drought, and global competition, all add up to a season that has already tested growers — and the crop isn’t even harvested yet. Growers searching for solutions — and that's where BASF steps in.

So, join us to learn more about how the e3 Sustainable Cotton program can and does make a difference for hundreds of farmers across the United States. What’s more, learn about Mr. Daniels’ future goals and objectives for the e3 program, and how sustainability in particular plays a central role in BASF’s approach to agriculture.

Hosted by Rachel Walters of BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Welcome to a special episode of “The Modern Cotton Story” as we discuss a new environmental partnership between BASF and the conservation organization Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to help farmers and ranchers achieve sustainability objectives on private lands, while supporting habitat improvements, public access, and outdoor education on a national scale.

Our guest is Rachel Bush, Conservation Programs Manager at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. We’re excited to have Rachel with us to discuss our new partnership, as well explain the role her organization plays in promoting sustainability and environmental conservation.

Pheasants Forever and Quality Forever has more than 400 people working in the fields with growers of all sorts of crops, including cotton. When partnered with BASF, the conservation efforts of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever becomes even more important to farmers throughout the United States.

This is an enlightening podcast and outlines the importance of new partnerships and initiatives in sustainable agriculture. Please, have a listen!

Hosted by Rachel Walters of BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

The cotton, textile, and apparel industries are navigating rough waters these days. First there was the pandemic, but now changing trade policies, a major war in Europe, and other growing geopolitical tensions challenge the industries in many ways. So, join us to learn more about these challenges and the implications for domestic producers and global sourcing with Jennifer Knight, the newly appointed Deputy Secretary of Commerce Deputy for Textiles, Consumer Goods and Materials, and head of the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), based in Washington, DC.

Secretary Knight has a background in textile manufacturing, as well as her responsibilities at OTEXA. Listen to her insights for how the cotton, textile, and apparel industries should adapt to a changing world, as well as understanding government trade policies, and shifts in demand for everything from raw materials (like cotton) to finished clothing. Tune in to learn more!

Hosted by Rachel Walters of BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

FiberMax Cotton turns 25 this year, a milestone in the cotton industry, and a landmark for quality cotton. Join us to learn about the history of FiberMax Cotton with Mark Kelling, Area Manager for the Southwest at BASF, as he explains the importance of FiberMax cotton seed to growers across the American farm belt — and how FiberMax has been particularly important to growers in Texas and Arizona. Mark has a deep and storied career in the cotton business and FiberMax cotton seed.

Listen to how the cotton industry has changed over the years and how FiberMax cotton seed has helped growers by providing important innovation and high-quality cotton varieties year in and year out. Also, learn how FiberMax Cotton has become so important to textile mills around the world. This is a great conversation with a leading expert on the cotton business. Want to learn more about cotton? Then don't miss this week's podcast.

Hosted by Rachel Walters of BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Stoneville Cotton turns 100 this year, a milestone in the cotton industry. Join us to learn about the history of Stoneville Cotton with Don Threet, Cotton Operations Manager at BASF, as he explains the importance Stoneville cotton seed has had to growers across the the entire American farm belt. Don is the distinguished leader of the Stoneville brand at BASF.

Listen to how the cotton industry has changed over the years and how Stoneville Cotton has been in step with growers by providing important innovation and high-yielding, quality cotton varieties year in and year out. A great conversation with a leading expert on the cotton business. Want to learn more about cotton? Then don't miss this week's podcast.

Hosted by Rachel Walters of BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join us for a fascinating discussion about the global cotton markets with Kip Butts, a well-known and respected cotton economist and analyst, as he talks about the global markets for cotton — including the global supply and demand situation for cotton, and the outlook for cotton as it continues to compete for marketshare with synthetic fibers.

Listen to how the cotton industry has coped with the challenges of the pandemic, supply chain woes, difficult trade relations between countries, as well as the industry's prospects in the coming years. A great conversation with one of the world’s leading experts on the cotton market. This week’s podcast should not be missed.

Hosted by Rachel Walters of BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join us for a fascinating discussion with respected textile leader, Amrin Sachathep, Managing Director of Atlantic Mills (Thailand), as he describes the state of the global textile industry, its challenges and opportunities. According to Mr. Sachathep, the industry is recovering from the economic shock of the pandemic, but challenges remain for the industry to overcome.

This is an enlightening podcast about global textiles from a leading expert in the denim industry. Listen to how the global industry is working to overcome the challenges of the pandemic, supply chain woes, difficult trade relations between countries, as well as the industry's prospects in the coming years. This week’s podcast is not to be missed.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join us for a stimulating discussion with Auggie Tantillo, former CEO of Washington, DC-based National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), and a leading industry consultant, as he describes the state of America's textile industry. According to Mr. Tantillo, the industry is strong, made up of vibrant companies with world-class yarn, fabric and textile manufacturing.

This is an enlightening podcast all about U.S. textiles from a leading expert in the textile industry. Listen to how the American industry has evolved during the age of Covid and changing trade relations, and what the industry's prospects will be in coming years.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join us for a preview of the 2022 cotton crop with leading agronomists Luke Etheredge and Will Groover of BASF. Indeed, cotton planting has just started in parts of the U.S., so it’s a very busy time for farmers across the American farm belt. Listen to an update from Luke and Will as they discuss the challenges faced by farmers this year.

This is an enlightening podcast all about cotton from experts who “live”cotton every day.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

We have an important podcast this week as we host a discussion about government forced labor policy with Eric Choy, Acting Executive Director, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement, Office of Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). He has worked in the government policy arena for many years, and has had a career in the U.S. military. Today, Mr. Choy directs CBP’s forced labor enforcement activities.

During our insightful discussion with Mr. Choy, we covered a range of policy issues including U.S. government policy concerning imported products made by forced labor, how the government enforces prohibitions against the importation of such products, as well as the mechanics of enforcing government policy. Our discussion covered topics including Withhold Release Orders (WRO), efforts to enforce the import ban on products exported to the U.S. from the Xinjiang province of China proven to be made with forced labor, along with new technologies to track the movement of raw materials throughout the Asian textile supply chain.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Hear all the latest about the e3 Sustainable Cotton program from Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager at BASF and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program. Said Crumpler, “We have so many new things going on with the program in 2022.”

For this week’s podcast, we have a far-ranging and important discussion with Crispin Argento, Managing Director of The Sourcery (thesourcery.io), about apparel supply chain transparency. Mr. Argento passionately discusses the importance of protecting and educating cotton farmers throughout the world so they can make a decent living growing their crops in an environmentally-friendly way, while also ensuring the cotton they grow is accurately traced throughout the apparel supply chain.

Mr. Argento was recently quoted in a high-profile article in The NY Times entitled, “That Organic Cotton T-Shirt May Not Be as Organic as You Think,” where the accuracy of organic cotton claims made by some apparel brands were questioned, along with highlighting costs unfairly carried by some cotton farmers in support of a supply chain that often cares more about marketing than facts.

In fact, the lack of a true transparent supply chain from cotton to finished apparel prompted Mr. Argento to establish The Sourcery, a consultancy specializing in supply chain transparency, sustainable production, and farmer advocacy. Mr. Argento is also COO of FibreTrace, a firm specializing in physical and digital transparency for farmers and consuming companies in the textile supply chain.

This is an important program for anyone interested in sustainability, supply chain transparency, and support of cotton farmers.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

We have an enlightening and informative podcast this week as we host a discussion about the global textile industry with Navdeep Sodhi, a partner with the Gherzi Textil Organisation, the well-known Zurich-based global textile and apparel consulting firm. He has worked in the textile industry for many years, and is a leading expert on cotton, textiles, and made-up products like apparel. He’s also an expert in economic analysis, market research, and strategic planning.

During our fascinating discussion, Mr. Sodhi expressed his outlook for the textile and apparel industry in the future, while also discussing the impact the pandemic has had on accelerating change. He believes inflation will be a short-to-medium term problem for the industry. Also he outlines other economic factors directly affecting the industry today and tomorrow — including the digitalization of supply chains. This is an important program for anyone in the fiber, textile and apparel supply chain.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

We have a very exciting podcast this week as we hosted La Rhea Pepper, CEO and Co-Founder of Textile Exchange, the influential nonprofit dedicated to industry advocacy, standards for preferred raw materials used in textile supply chains, development of industry data, and actionable metrics for brands and retailers.

During our discussion with Ms. Pepper, we covered a wide range of topics including a definition of “preferred” fibers and the role of Textile Exchange in the industry. Further, we discussed various challenges facing the industry today — such as efficient ways for companies to embrace sustainable production, the development of sound standards, and the use of data and insights to enable brands and retailers to measure, manage, and track their usage of fibers and materials.

Finally, we discussed the problem of “greenwashing” in textile supply chains, along with ways of distinguishing fact from marketing and metrics from spin. This week’s program is an essential and insightful conversation with Ms. Pepper, a farmer and leading advocate for sustainability initiatives throughout the farm-textile-apparel supply chain.

For this week's podcast, we had an engaging discussion with Trinidad Garcia, President and CEO of Trinidad3, a jeans and apparel maker based in Los Angeles. We covered an extensive range of topics including the challenges of creating a new brand from scratch, made-in-America production, and the importance of sustainability.

Additionally, we discussed the impact of the Covid on the industry, and how it affected Trinidad3 as a company. We also had a fascinating discussion about re-shoring and if it’s a temporary or permanent trend. This is a terrific conversation with Mr. Garcia, former U.S. marine, apparel maker, and passionate advocate of domestic manufacturing.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

For this week's podcast, we had an amazing discussion with Eric Henry, President and CEO of TS Designs, an apparel maker in Burlington, NC. We covered a wide range of topics including supply chain transparency, sustainability, made-America production, and “dirt-to-shirt” manufacturing partnerships with cotton farmers.

Additionally, we discussed the impact of the Covid on the industry, and how TS Designs met the challenge of making face masks early in the pandemic as part of a U.S. textile and apparel initiative to supply masks to the U.S. government and private companies. These masks, in turn, represented a shift from t-shirts, the company's core product, to meet the crisis of the pandemic. This is an important and fascinating discussion with Mr. Henry, a keen businessman, strategic thinker, and passionate advocate of domestic manufacturing.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

For this week's podcast, we had a special interview with Kerry Bannigan, Executive Director of The Fashion Impact Fund, and Lucie Brigham, Chief of Office at the United Nations Office for Partnerships. Together Ms. Bannigan and Ms. Brigham have coordinated their efforts to help the global fashion industry to be more sustainable.

During our not-to-be-missed interview, we examine a wide range of issues facing today’s textile and apparel industries including the importance of sustainability from both the practical level industry production, supply and distribution, to policy initiatives to help guide the industry to better, more equitable ways of conducting business.

Additionally, we discuss their joint initiative at the Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network to bring about positive change in the textile and apparel industry around the world and to help the industry to be better stewards of the planet’s environment.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

For this week's podcast, we had a terrific discussion with Mauro Scalia, the Director of Sustainable Businesses at the European textile organization, EURATEX. We covered a wide range of topics including with the importance of sustainability to so many companies in Europe and around the world, EURATEX’s efforts to encourage sustainable environmental practices, and various challenges faced by the textile industry.

Additionally, we discussed the impact of Covid on the industry, the role sustainability as a business strategy, and the ongoing changes seen in the industry. This is an important and fascinating discussion with Mr. Scalia, a leader in sustainability and representative of the major textile trade organization in Europe. Far reaching and insightful, Mr. Scalia’s perspective represents decades of experience in Brussels and the textile industry.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

For this week's podcast, we had an informative discussion with textile industry consultant and former CEO of NCTO, Auggie Tantillo, about trade policy, new developments in government policies, and the changing relations between the U.S. and China.

Indeed, this week’s discussion pulled no punches regarding U.S. government policies related to the textile and apparel industries. We discussed updates regarding CAFTA and regional trade agreements, as well as broader trade issues related to sourcing from Asia including possible implications of forced labor in the Xinjiang province of China.

Far reaching and insightful, Auggie’ perspective represents decades of experience in Washington and the textile industry. He offers thoughtful advice about many of the problems plaguing the industry today and its prospects for improvement tomorrow.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

For this week's podcast, we enjoyed visiting with Alex Helander, a consultant and Associate Professor at the Parson’s School of Design in New York City.

Our discussion covered a wide range of topics where not only learned about Alex’s career beginning literally on factory floors of manufacturers throughout the U.S., to his experience with major brands and retailers, like Ralph Lauren and the Limited. Alex also shared his insight into the current state of the industry and its possible future, as well as the importance that technology will play in the marketing of products to consumers.

This is a fascinating conversation with a leading consultant and industry veteran — a great discussion for people throughout the fiber-textile-apparel supply chain.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

For this week's podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Thom Boehm, who not only works for knitting company Stansfield Ltd in Nova Scotia, but is an influential blogger on LinkedIn.

With a large and engaged following of industry professionals, Thom Boehm writes about all sorts of things on LinkedIn. One day he may discuss the intricacies of running a knitting machine. The next day, Thom may discuss world events. Yet on another day, when he may write about friends and family.

Thom’s perspective of the textile industry is directly from the factory floor. He’s seen changes come and go, but offers sage advice about many of the problems plaguing the industry today and its prospects for improvement tomorrow.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Listen to a special episode of our podcast series entitled “Authors and Editors Talk About Textiles and Sustainability,” with Virginia Postrel, author of the recently published book “The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World,” an important new history of textiles.

From its earliest development in ancient times, through to the industrial revolution, on to today, Virginia takes us on a journey of adventure where we learn about how the ubiquity of textiles holds great significance in how society developed.

As she explains, technology played an important role in the use of textiles in various forms around the world as it helped makers over the years to overcome practical problems, as well as cultural impediments. Moreover, the improved use of dyes, high-speed yarn spinning, and creative knitting and weaving helped to create the industry we know today.

And it’s through technology that better sustainable production techniques have and will be developed to address the environmental impact of textile production.

Our discussion with Virginia was illuminating and underscores the importance of her book as an essential read for all members of today's textile supply chain — from farmers to apparel brands.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Listen to the first installment of our new podcast series entitled “Talking Textiles,” with Mark Ix, Director of North American Marketing for Advance Denim, as we discuss many of the challenges facing the global textile industry — such as coping with higher raw material and transportation costs, and supply chain bottlenecks.

In an informative discussion, Mark discusses the competitive challenges faced in the textile industry today posed by changes in the consumer market, the impact of the pandemic on the industry in general, as well as the importance of sustainability for textile producers globally. This is a terrific program with one of the leading textile experts in the world.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Listen to the first installment of our new podcast series entitled “A New Harvest: The Market for Cotton,” with Jarral Neeper, President of Trucott LLC, as we discuss many of the challenges facing U.S. cotton growers as a new harvest gains momentum. Our lively program discusses the competitive challenges faced by cotton from synthetic fibers, as well as the impact of global market conditions, and the outlook for cotton as a quality product for apparel brands and retailers. This is a fascinating program with one of the leading cotton analysts in the world.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

As a change of pace, join Jennifer Crumpler for our latest podcast with consultant and columunist, Robert Antoshak, as we discuss how the textile and apparel industry has changed over the years, it’s current problems with supply chain bottlenecks, the impact of the pandemic on consumers and businesses alike, as well as how sustainability has become so much important for companies through the textile supply chain — literally from field to shelf.

This is a fun conversation between our regular co-hosts of “the Modern Cotton Story.” A great listen for anyone working in the fiber, textile and apparel supply chain.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF.

Join us for our latest podcast with Sourcing Journal’s Senior Editor, Arthur Friedman, as we discuss how the apparel industry has changed in the wake of supply chain bottlenecks, Covid-19, and its use of technology to sell products to consumers. Our discussion also covers topics such as the post-Covid challenges facing the apparel industry, how the industry will contend with new competitive forces in the marketplace, and the ever-growing importance of sustainability.

This is a fascinating discussion with a well-known and knowledgeable textile and apparel journalist from one of the top apparel publications in the world. A great listen for anyone working in the fiber, textile and apparel supply chain.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join our special edition podcast with BASF agronomists, Will Groover and Luke Etheredge, as we discuss why cotton matters as a way of life for farmers and what makes cotton a superior fiber for today's consumers. We also hear about the current cotton crop in the U.S., how harvesting has begun in parts of the country, the prospects for this year's crop, and the role weather has played in shaping the overall harvest. A great conversation about everything cotton!

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join our discussion with Devin Steele, publisher of the popular U.S. online and email newsletter news service, eTextileCommunications.com, as we discuss the challenges facing the U.S. textile industry, the outlook for the future, the importance of sustainability, and the impact the global pandemic has had on the industry. If you’re into U.S. textiles and Made-in-USA, Grown-in-USA, this podcast is for you. Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join our discussion with Jim Steadman, Senior Editor of the leading cotton magazine, Cotton Grower, as we examine topics important to cotton farmers, the challenges facing today’s cotton industry, the importance of sustainable cotton for brands and retailers, the impact of Covid, and the how various industry-wide sustainable cotton initiatives help to strengthen cotton’s competitive position in the market for textile fibers.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join our discussion with Maxine Bédat as we discuss her new book, “Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment,” and also discuss the role of her organization, The New Standard Institute.

In her book, Ms. Bédat follows the global path of a pair jeans from the cotton fields of Texas, to the textile manufacturing centers of Asia, to cut-and-sew operations in Sri Lanka, distribution back to U.S. stores for sale to consumers, to the after-life of garments once they are disposed of and end up in burning trash heaps in countries like Ghana. “Unraveled” is essential reading for anyone in the textile supply chain, from farmers to retailers, as well as consumers worried about the environmental and social impact today’s globalized textile/garment industry.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.

Join our discussion with Laura Husband, Managing Editor of the leading textile and apparel journal, just-style.com, as we explore topics including her new role as managing editor, the challenges facing today’s global textile and apparel industries, and importance of sustainable cotton for brands and retailers today. Also, have a listen as Laura interviews Jennifer Crumpler about the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program.

Hosted by Jennifer Crumpler, Fiber Development Manager and Manager of the e3 Sustainable Cotton Program from BASF, and interviewed by industry consultant Bob Antoshak.