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BY MARC LEWKOWITZ PAGE 1 Growing With Supima by Marc Lewkowitz ------PAGE 2 There’s A Lot To Love About Brooks Brothers and Supima Lacoste For The Home Designing A Beautiful Night’s Sleep with Hill House Home Bringing the Classic Dress Growing Shirt to the Modern Day ------with PAGE 3 Father’s Day Must Haves Supima Vintage Whisper By Splendid ------PAGE 4 Save The Date & Resource Links t’s the summer season and all things Supima continue to bloom…sorry we couldn’t help ourselves! As we continue to develop new programs and work hard to promote and market our Ameri- STAY CONNECTED can-grown ELS cotton, we are excited to share all the developments and growth Supima is experiencing. IFirst, we would like to announce two companies that have joined the Supima family as official licensees. Based in , Sportswear Company S.p.A. has been passionate about crafting premium fashion for over 20 years and currently produces the premium brand, Stone Island. Hungfat Keme Co, Ltd., operating out of , uses state-of-the-art equipment to manufacture premium men’s underwear and women’s intimates using Supima cotton. Everyday brings new interest from companies around the globe that want to become a part of the Supima licensing program. To date there are currently over 390 companies officially licensed under the Supima organization’s li- censing program. Since its inception in 1988, the goal of Supima’s licensing program has been to create a transparent supply-chain network that ensures products labeled as Supima cotton are made with Supima. It’s a process that helps brands and manufacturers navigate the ever-complicated global sourcing network Effective August 1, 2016 to find likeminded companies to work with. Our New Address Is: In today’s competitive retail environment Supima has taken a prominent role as a premium ingredient for brands and retailers looking to elevate their products and give consumers a reason to buy. So, whether 9885 S. Priest Drive, Suite 101 it’s a spinner, knitter, weaver, manufacturer or retailer/brand using Supima, the importance of becoming a Tempe, AZ 85284-3600 licensee has never been more evident. 602-792-6002 For additional information on becoming a Supima licensee or to start the process, just visit SUPIMA [email protected] | www.supima.com LICENSING INFORMATION. FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS, COMMENTS & REQUESTS: [email protected] Lacoste For The Home ❥ Known around the globe for their signature polo emblemized with the crocodile logo, Lacoste brings their craftsmanship to the home goods market with a collection of towels that will add a little fun to any bathroom. The Lacoste Legend towel collection fea- tures all the attributes the brand is known for; quality, luxury and style. Crafted using dobby weaving, the soft luxurious hand and super absorbent fibers, that come with using Supima cotton, make for a towel you’ll never want to put down. Offered in bold col- ors and punctuated with the iconic croc logo, the Lacoste Legend Supima cotton bath towels are the perfect addition to brighten up your bathroom. Lacoste’s Legend Supima cotton bath towels are available at: WWW.MACYS.COM There’s A Lot To Love About Brooks Brothers and Supima Design a Beautiful For over 25 years Brooks Brothers and Supima have made an unbeatable team. Their enduring Night’s partnership has included countless ad campaigns, corporate and consumer events, and of course, Sleep With classic made with Supima cotton. Hill House This season is no exception. Brooks Brothers and Supima are, once again, celebrating their Home Supima Bedding partnership with a full-blown promotion meant It’s summertime in the Hamptons and that can only mean one thing; luxurious nights sleeping on to showcase their commitment to craftsman- Supima cotton sheets. With the official kickoff of summer, the East End of Long Island will welcome ship and educate consumers on their historic a new hotel to the fold, Hero Beach Club. Located in Montauk, NY and scheduled to open early partnership. Brooks Brothers has even re-in- June, Hero Beach Club looks to ditch the late-night party scene and bring back the family vacation. troduced its celebrated Performance The 30-room hotel promotes relaxation and healthy living, offering activities for the entire family. with a new, key ingredient, Supima cotton. From hiking and surfing to poolside hammocks and cabanas, all surrounded by public gardens, Each year, Brooks Brothers and Supima take Hero Beach Club looks to create a beachside destination that takes guest back to Montauk’s roots. their partnership to new levels with fresh, exciting Sparing no expense, the Bali inspired guestrooms feature bedding by Nell Diamond’s Hill House fashion collections that are promoted across mul- Home collection. The premium sheets, made with Supima cotton, give guests a night of luxury they tiple platforms. From campaigns aimed to edu- soon won’t forget. And if you can’t make to Hero Beach Club this summer, you can still bask in the cate consumers and celebrate the brand alliance, luxury of Supima sheets by Hill House Home. to brand training and associate engagement, Shop the full collection of Supima bedding from Hills House Home at: WWW.HILLHOUSEHOME.COM and if you find this year’s celebration transcends anything the yourself planning a trip to Montauk, NY, be sure to check out Hero Beach Club, WWW.HEROBEACHCLUB.COM two companies have done before. In addition to wrapping the Times Square shuttle, both inside Bringing the Classic to the Modern Day and out, Brook’s Brothers has rolled out a Grand Central Station domination. At over 23,000 sq. Newbury Mills has launched new collection of shirts meant to give men feet and 750,000 commuters passing through versatility in styling the classic dress shirt. After years of struggling with GCS every day, Brook’s Brothers has made a ma- dressing down the dress shirt or buying two sets of shirts, one for dress jor Supima statement in the City area. and one for the casual look, Jay Mehta took matters into his own hands And don’t worry ladies, the design team at and launched Newbury Mills. By focusing on key design elements and Brooks Brothers hasn’t forgotten about you. The premium fabrics, Newbury Mills has been able to put an updated spin company also introduced its iconic Oxford shirt on the classic shirt. Newbury Mills’ signature designs include having the for women, made with Supima cotton. First intro- perfect length shirt that fits whether tucked in or untucked, as well as a duced in 1949, the updated version of this classic pocket and placket-free shirt for the ultimate clean, modern look. The shirt features mother of pearl buttons and con- brand also uses Supima cotton as key ingredient in select styles to en- trasting collars and cuffs. sure these shirts will keep their color and shape for years come. Be sure to peruse www.brooksbrothers.com So whether it’s a high-powered business meeting or a casual night out for the latest Supima offerings and with locations with friends, Newbury Mills answers the call with one dress shirt that can in key cities across the U.S. you may want to go be worn several ways. try something on and feel the Supima difference, Shop the collection of Newbury Mills shirts made with Supima cotton at: firsthand. WWW.NEWBURYMILLS.COM PAGE TWO ▲ ❥ Father’s Day Must Haves We all know that when it comes to celebrating our parents, Mom receives most of the attention and gifts. And that’s ok, she deserves it! But let’s not let dear ol’ Dad get the short end of the stick this weekend. Who can forget all those afternoons he played catch with you or those late night phone calls asking to be picked up from your friend’s house. Dad is always there for you when you really need him, so show him a little love this Father’s Day with one of these lux gifts made with Supima cotton.

Stone Island Lands’ End Whether Dad’s fishing, hiking or riding What Dad wouldn’t love his Harley on the weekends, Stone Island one of these Lands’ End has just the answer with one of these polos. The perfect look incomparable water repellant jackets. for the golf course or that With over twenty years of experience lazy Saturday, Lands’ End crafting premium apparel, Stone Island delivers with this 100% brings together innovative design, Supima cotton polo shirt. attention to detail and American-grown Offered in three different Supima cotton for a collection of fashion fits, banded short sleeves items any father would love. and an array of vibrant See all Supima made styles from Stone colors, Dad will be in style Island at: WWW.STONEISLAND.COM no matter where he goes. Plus the soft, luxurious Supima cotton will keep its shape and retain its color regardless of how rough Dad is with his clothes. Shop the Lands’ End Vintage Whisper Supima cotton polo at: WWW.LANDSEND.COM By Splendid

One of the key elements attributed to the success of Splendid has always been its use of exclusive, premium fabrics. From 100% Supima cotton to various fiber blends, Splendid has redefined fashion with its craftsman- ship. With the brand’s continued efforts to bring quality and style to Brooks Brothers consumers across the globe, Splen- Chinos are where it’s at for the did showcases various collections summer months and Brooks inspired by the fabrics themselves. Brothers’ collection Milano Fit The Vintage Whisper collection from Supima cotton stretch chinos are Splendid is made with 100% Supima Ace and Everett the perfect addition to dad’s closet. cotton and gives women an airy and This isn’t your typical sock company Crafted with real corozo buttons crisp feel with a lived-in look. The so feel good about getting Dad a few with logo, blue and white oxford compilation of fashion items trans- pair of Ace and Everett’s Made in the pocketing and waistband with forms the basic tee and delivers an USA socks. From the Supima cotton to navy oxford piping. The easy-care assortment of styles and cuts. From the family run hosiery mill to the quality Supima cotton with heathered the tie sleeve top in tropical punch construction, Ace and Everett prides itself yarns, means dad can just toss to the swing tank with shirttail hem, on craftsmanship and fun, fashion driven them in the wash. Make sure your these warm weather essential piec- socks. The company also offers a Boys Dad is styling this summer with the es are what every girl needs for their Club subscription service if you think dad Brooks Brothers Milano fit chinos. summer wardrobe. would enjoy a new pair every month. Shop the full range of Brooks Brothers Shop Splendid’s Vintage Whisper collection at http://www.splendid. See the full collection of Ace and Everett socks at: Supima product at: WWW.ACEANDEVERETT.COM WWW.BROOKSBROTHERS.COM com/vintage-whisper/l/1279 PAGE THREE Mark Your Calendar

June 29-30, 2017 Arizona Cotton Industry Annual Meeting 63rd Supima Annual Meeting Little America Hotel, Flagstaff, AZ Thursday, August 31, 2017 - Harris Ranch Inn, Coalinga, CA www.AZCottonGinners.org Registration: 9:00 a.m. / Meeting: 10:30 a.m.

July 14-15, 2017 Please join us on Thursday, August 31 for Supima’s annual meeting where New Cotton Ginners Assoc. members will have the opportunity learn about Supima’s current and future activities. 68th Annual Convention The program will include an update of our promotional and licensing activities along Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, Ruidosa, NM with an ELS market update and other pertinent news. www.NMCotton.org The Western Cotton Shippers Association (WCSA) will be holding their 34th Annual Conference in conjunction with the Supima annual meeting. The WCSA meeting will begin July 25-27, 2017 at 9:00 am prior to Supima’s meeting at 10:30 am. Association of Grower Gins Annual Meeting Registration information for Supima’s annual meeting will be included in the July newsletter. Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, S. Lake Tahoe, CA If you have any questions please email Nancy Boyd at [email protected]

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IMPORTANT WEB LINKS JUNE 2017 MARKET REPORT

USDA - AMS Pima Spot Price (Daily) The 2016/17 crop year is coming to an end with less than 2 months of reporting to go and http://bit.ly/AMSPimaDailySpot will end on a positive note with export shipments approaching those from three years ago. As of June 1, export sales of American Pima were projected to be 612,700 running bales, the USDA - AMS Cotton Reports equivalent of approximately 635,000 statistical bales. continues to dominate the export http://bit.ly/AMSCottonReports market with 248,400 bales purchased, followed by with 147,800 bales and Pakistan with 54,000 bales. USDA - NASS U.S. Production Estimates (Monthly) http://bit.ly/NASSCropProduction The 2017/18 American Pima crop is underway. The optimistic planting estimates that were initially reported are expected to trend lower pending the USDA acreage report at the end USDA - FAS Export Sales Report (Weekly) of June. Additionally, the early season weather is anticipated to have some impact on the http://bit.ly/FASWeeklyExportSales crop as the cooler and wetter conditions earlier in the season has slowed progress. Other weather factors, including hail, have damaged some of the early plantings. Additionally, Classing Reports as a result of the cool weather, some plantings were switched to Acala’s or Uplands when By Office: http://bit.ly/AMSPimaClassingOffice replanted. By State: http://bit.ly/AMSPimaClassingState Overall, the crop is still projected to be larger than last year but not as great as early U.S. ELS Competitiveness Payment Report (Weekly) estimates may have surmised. Demand continues to remain steady and with a smaller crop than expected, along with the anticipated minimal carry-over stocks, total supply will remain http://bit.ly/FSAELSCPPReport roughly comparable to last year. PAGE FOUR