AUSTRALIAN COTTON, THE NATURAL CHOICE.

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2 AUSTRALIAN COTTON, THE NATURAL CHOICE. Australia s wide-open spaces and healthy natural environment make it the perfect place to grow cotton, right on the doorstep of the world s textile manufacturing market. Australian cotton is a success story with a rich history that has led to an efficient, responsible, modern industry that produces some of the highest quality, highest yielding cotton in the world using fewer natural resources than ever before.

3 FAST, RELIABLE SUPPLIERS 14 DAYS FROM AUSTRALIA TO MAJOR MARKETS. Australia s close proximity to Asia, combined with modern logistics infrastructure and a stable political and financial system, means our shippers can supply the Australian cotton you want, when you need it - just in time delivery. The Australian cotton industry produces about 900,000 metric tonnes of cotton each year, with almost 100% of this exported through ports in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. We value long-term, innovative partnerships with businesses throughout the supply chain that are willing to invest in the future, together. PREMIUM QUALITY. Australia is a leading supplier of high quality cotton fibre with a track record of continual quality improvements over time. World-leading plant breeding, modern farming systems including 100% mechanical picking and state of the art ginning makes Australian cotton a preferred upland fibre for ring and other spinning. Extremely low contamination. Staple length typically ranging from 29 mm 32 mm. Strength of 30GPT and higher in a typical year. Micronaire between based on seasonal conditions. Three times world average yields. Australia s cotton industry prides itself on continuous improvement and consistently delivers high quality fibre that offers spinners low breakages and stoppages, good throughput efficiency and uniformity of yarn. You can rely on Australian cotton.

4 SUPERIOR VALUE. Australian cotton is in high demand due to its premium quality characteristics, reliability and a proven track record in meeting manufacturer and consumer needs. It is of consistently high quality, almost zero contamination and offers short shipping times from Australia s ports to Asian markets. The entire Australian cotton crop is sold every year, with the majority forwardsold and none put into stockpiles market proof that Australian cotton delivers superior value to the cotton supply chain. GENTLE ON THE ENVIRONMENT LESS WATER, FEWER CHEMICALS, LESS LAND. Australian cotton growers are efficient, responsible, ethical farmers. The mybmp Program underpins industry best practice across the farm to maintain and improve the environment and help ensure the safety of farm workers and the community. Australia s cotton industry has continuously improved its environmental performance for over 20 years and has a united vision for further positive change. Reduced insecticide use by 95% in the last 15 years. 40% increase in water productivity over the last decade. 30% less land required to produce one tonne of cotton lint compared to 15 years ago.

5 100% TRACEABLE FROM FIELD TO MILL Australian cotton is grown in New South Wales and Queensland, and ginned with state of the art equipment at gins in cotton producing areas. Cotton is classed through modern certified classing facilities that participate in the International Cotton Advisory Committee CSITC Round Trials to ensure the highest standards. Your business can depend on Australian cotton s reputation for: Fast shipping times and efficient, reliable delivery. Contract sanctity and reliable counterparties. Strict adherence to International Cotton Association (ICA) rules. Traceability from farm to mill.

6 BE PART OF OUR STORY COTTON IS AN ANCIENT FIBRE WITH A STORY THAT BEGAN OVER 7,000 YEARS AGO. AUSTRALIAN COTTON CONTINUES TO EVOLVE AND GROW WITH THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE WORLD FIBRE MARKET. We invite spinning mills, manufacturers, brands, retailers and designers to be part of this story.

7 FOR SALES AND MARKETING OF AUSTRALIAN COTTON FIBRE The Australian Cotton Shippers Association FOR AUSTRALIAN COTTON TRACEABILITY ENQUIRIES, BRAND LICENSING AND PROMOTION FOR AUSTRALIAN COTTON NEWS FOLLOW COTTON AUSTRALIA ON