Frequently Asked Questions

FAQS

Still have a question? Farnico is here to provide you with more information and answer any questions.

As a high street customer, how can I actively support and participate in your mission?

There are numerous ways for you, as a valued customer, to join hands with us in our mission.

If you have a favorite brand that you’d like to see partner with Farnico, we encourage you to introduce their sustainability managers to our initiatives or pass on their details to us so that we can reach out to them. This could potentially open doors for an amazing collaboration that furthers our shared goals.

You can also become an advocate for Farnico by supporting us on social media and helping us to spread our mission to create a more sustainable cotton industry. Share our educational materials, updates, and achievements with your network, use your voice to talk about our mission and the importance of sustainable practices, and encourage others to get involved. Don’t forget to tag and mention us in your posts! Your support, no matter how big or small, all contributes to the positive change we are striving to make .

I’m a retail company. How can we incorporate Farnico Cotton into our operations?

We are thrilled to assist retail companies in adopting Farnico Cotton for their sustainable practices. If you are interested in purchasing Farnico Cotton fiber bales or integrating Farnico Cotton into your supply chain, get in touch and we will be happy to discuss the possibilities and guide you through the process. If you need a reliable spinner for your cotton processing but don’t yet have one in mind, we may be able to help there too, having built strong relationships with spinners since starting our mission.

For businesses interested in ordering cotton at our Minimum Order Quantity of 22 tonnes (equivalent to 1 truckload), we may be able to provide you with some samples so that you can see the quality of our cotton for yourself before making a purchase.

We look forward to working with retail companies like yours, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to learn more about how Farnico Cotton can be a valuable addition to your operations!

How do you ensure your cotton is ethically sourced?

At Farnico, the ethical sourcing of our cotton is at the forefront of our mission. Cotton is the perfect crop to source ethically as it’s easy to grow and doesn’t require huge expanses of land, and we guarantee the well-being of both our farmers and the environment in a number of ways:

Quality Seeds and Organic Fertilizers: We kickstart the process by providing our farmers with high-quality organic seeds and organic fertilizers, as well as training and certification services. This creates an excellent foundation for growth and promotes sustainable farming practices that are gentle on the environment.
Biological Pest Control: To eliminate the need for synthetic chemicals, we grow and release bio-insects to effectively manage pests without resorting to harmful pesticides.
Crop Rotation: Regular crop rotation allows land to recover and regenerate after each harvest, maximizing its use by preventing soil depletion and contributing to the long-term health of the soil.
Fair Compensation: Using our extensive market connections, we secure the best international market prices for the organic and regenerative cotton to ensure that our farmers receive fair compensation for their hard work. This, in turn, provides economic stability and encourages younger generations to remain in their communities as their family plots become a source of reliable income. This leads to happier households and contributes to positive development of the country.

We have an open-door policy and welcome anyone to visit our fields to see for themselves how we work. If you’re visiting Tajikistan and would like to see our operations first-hand, don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Why is cotton so important?

Cotton is a safe, natural fibre that’s gentle on the skin and lasts for years, yet most of our clothing is made from synthetic substances which aren’t sustainable in the long-run. The production of these products is damaging to the earth and produces more pollution, with many products being made using non-renewable resources which can take centuries to decompose in landfills. Cotton is the only natural option that can be produced using sustainable methods that not only protects the environment but benefits and empowers the farmers that grow it.

What certifications do you have?

At Farnico, we’re proud to hold a number of organic certifications.

For our organic and regenerative agriculture:

EU Organic
USDA NOP
Regeneragri

For our processing, storing and trading: GOTS

We have an event we think Farnico would be great for. How can we get you involved?

Get in touch! We’d be happy to share our knowledge and experience on sustainable and regenerative practices and are always open to new collaborations with brands and events we admire.