Our consulting services

 

We area collective of independent professionals supporting anyone working with cotton —  from apparel and textile companies to non-profits —  in researching, communicating, and implementing solutions that address the most pressing social and environmental issues in cotton.

 
 

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING STRATEGY & SUPPLY WEB SOLUTIONS

We help textile companies build synergetic, resilient and transparent value chains through our strategy and responsible sourcing advisory. Our support includes:

  • Due diligence and supply chain mapping, evaluating opportunities for improvement.

  • Leveraging our extensive network, we matchmake committed buyers with on-the-ground project partners.

  • From inception to implementation, we provide the extra support needed to develop cotton impact projects, connecting clients with the right experts, from seed to shelf.

We worked with: Kering MIL, Sézane, SouthPole, Candiani denim

 

HONEST MARKETING & MEANINGFUL STORYTELLING

We craft bespoke communication strategies that connect deeply with your audience, while keeping greenwashing away.

  • We seamlessly blend your sustainability strategies with your unique brand identity for impact storytelling.

  • We spark engagement and cultivate communities around your brand or project.

  • Our creative direction brings authenticity and nuance to your story, shaping tone and visuals that resonate on a human level with an element of cool.

We worked with: Triarchy, Montebelo Studio x Tearfil, Oritain.

 

EDUCATION & RESEARCH ON INQUIRIES THAT MATTER

We educate fashion and textile professionals through:

  • Workshops on cotton basics, sourcing, and honest marketing to avoid greenwashing.

  • Research that focuses on critical topics, providing essential insights for informed and impactful decision-making.

  • Open-source reports that shed a light on emerging sustainability issues and unheard voices to drive meaningful awareness and influence action.

Examples: Cotton: A Case Study in Misinformation, Who Made My Cotton , Cotton At The Source Campaign

 

If you don’t know where to start, we recommend our:

1:1 HOURLY CONSULTATION

For brands and suppliers who would like to test their ideas on a sustainable sourcing strategy / project, or anyone who has unresolved questions about cotton. We provide hourly consultation with our experts on different topics where you can freely discuss any matters that concern you, including: 

  • Cotton agronomic needs

  • Production and impact questions

  • Cotton sourcing regions and local issues

  • Data access and claims

  • Due diligence approach

  • Value of cotton certifications and their scope

All the profits from our consulting activities are used to cover the costs of our experts and the remaining is invested in the Cotton Diaries Stories platform which highlights outstanding projects and people that are making, sourcing and using cotton more responsibly.

Learn more about our services and pricing or email us for any questions hello(at)cottondiaries.com