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Pic: Timberland Timberland has launched new footwear made of Community Cotton grown in Haiti, after the company re-introduced cotton farming in the country in partnership with the Smallholder Farmers Alliance (SFA). The company set out in 2016 to create a new supply chain for sustainable cotton, while at the same time advancing the reforestation of Haiti.
Timberland products using Community Cotton fibre are part of its Spring 2021 collection. Styles include the women’s Atlanta Green EK+ Sneakers, men’s TrueCloud EK+ Sneakers and Caswell EK+ Bags. The EK+ nomenclature indicates that these are Earthkeepers Edition styles, representing Timberland’s eco-innovations, the company said in a press release.
Timberland s five-year journey to re-introduce cotton growing in Haiti began in 2016. Copyright: SFA Thomas Noreille
Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is rolling out the first products made with Community Cotton fibre sourced from its supply chain in Haiti following its five-year journey to reintroduce cotton farming to the country.
The move marks a milestone in Timberland s partnership with the Smallholder Farmers Alliance (SFA), which began in 2016 with a goal to create a new supply chain for sustainable cotton, while at the same time advancing the reforestation of Haiti and improving farmers lives.
Launched this week as part of its spring 2021 collection, the first Community Cotton styles include the women s Atlanta Green EK+ Sneakers, men s TrueCloud EK+ Sneakers and Caswell EK+ Bags. The EK+ nomenclature indicates that these are Earthkeepers Edition styles, representing Timberland s pinnacle eco-innovations.
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Timberland Reaches Landmark Moment in Journey to Re-Introduce Cotton Farming to Haiti; Releases First Products Made With Community Cotton Fibers
Timberland Reaches Landmark Moment in Journey to Re-Introduce Cotton Farming to Haiti; Releases First Products Made With Community Cotton Fibers
Builds new supply chain for cotton together with Smallholder Farmers Alliance, providing social and environmental benefits to Haitian farm communities
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Timberland and the Smallholder Farmers Alliance have partnered to bring cotton farming back to Haiti after a 30-year hiatus. This spring, Timberland introduces its first products made using Community Cotton from Haiti.
STRATHAM, N.H., May 6, 2021 /CSRwire/ – Timberland has reached an important milestone in its five-year journey to re-introduce cotton growing in Haiti in partnership with the Smallholder Farmers Alliance (SFA), with the launch of new footwear made with Community Cotton™ fibe