What to look for when buying cotton How to recognise Cotton made in Africa

Many retailers mark those garments whose purchase supports the Cotton made in Africa initiative with woven label and a large tag. The woven labels show the Cotton made in Africa logo, where the white cotton bloom with the burgundy red background is easy to recognise. The “Cotton made in Africa” wordmark also makes sure there can be no confusion with other logos.

Alongside the label on the inside of the garments, there are also tags with additional information on the outside of each garment, attached with a cotton thread. The paper tags have various motifs printed on them, but all of them also include the Cotton made in Africa logo.

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Customer statementsWhy do you buy CmiA?

Because I want to feel good about everything I buy.

Petra (37) from Remscheid

Cotton made in Africa is more than just clothing. Every T-shirt helps to make life better for the farmers in Africa.

Michael (43) from Hanover

Sustainability is very important to me. But I find it hard to restrict myself in terms of style. The Cotton made in Africa clothes that I have bought so far are sustainably produced, but they still look good.

Christian (26) from Berlin

I was amazed and also quite proud to see how many companies work with Cotton made in Africa. There are lifestyle clothes and sportswear, and even sheets for beds – all made of African cotton!

Thierry (23) guest student from Benin

What I like best is that Cotton made in Africa garments are marked in a standard way, and easy to recognise. That makes it easy to do good. Especially when there is no price difference compared with normal clothes.

Nadine (29) from Cologne

Everyone should do their bit for the environment nowadays, of for people who need help. But for me it is difficult to find something you can believe in – a model that is convincing. With Cotton made in Africa I have the feeling they are really having an impact.

Gabriele (56) from Schwerin

Michael (43) from Hanover

Where can I buy CmiA products?Cotton made in Africa Business Partners