Camp Cotton has returned to Narrabri this week, with Cotton Australia hosting a three-day immersive event for 50 delegates from leading international and Australian fashion brands, retailers and NGOs.

The program began with the Australian Natural Fibres Forum in Sydney before moving to the Namoi Valley, where delegates from 18 countries gained a first-hand look at how cotton is grown in Australia and the research, innovation and sustainability practices behind the industry.

On-farm visits included Breeza Station and Federation Farm at Narrabri, alongside stops at the Australian Food and Fibre gin and Cotton Seed Distributors, giving participants a broader view of the cotton supply chain.

The group included 25 international delegates and 25 Australian representatives from brands, retailers and NGOs, with companies such as Big W, Country Road, J.Crew and R.M. Williams represented.

Cotton Australia Chair Liz Stott attended Camp Cotton for the first time this year and said the event plays an important role in connecting the people who grow cotton with the brands that use it.

“Bringing brands and retailers onto farm helps build trust in how Australian cotton is produced and gives them confidence in the sustainability behind the fibre,” she said.

“It also helps drive demand by strengthening those relationships and giving people a clearer understanding of the work happening across the industry.”

30 April 2026