Cotton prices have been rising steadily since 2006, but no increase has been as big as the recent increase this year (2008).  Some of the key factors affecting the price of cotton are: • Commodities and petroleum prices have been increasing • U.S. dollar value is falling • Increased global demand for cotton This has caused t-shirt prices in the promotional products industry to rise sharply this year.  With Mills increasing their prices, offering few discounts or specials to us … [Read more...]