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Supima is a non-profit organization in the United States whose main objective is to promote the use of American Pima cotton around the world〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=General Information about Supima )〕 and is involved in quality assurance and research programs. Founded in 1954, it derived its name from ''superior pima''. Supima licenses over 300 selected high-quality mills, textile and clothing manufacturers, and retailers to use the ''Supima'' trademark. Members finance the activities of Supima by payments calculated on a "per bale" basis. Its other activities include:〔 *research programs to improve the quality of American Pima cotton *timely crop and market information to its grower-members and licensees *advertisements in both consumer and trade publications *presentations to customers both in the USA and abroad *participation in major international exhibitions and events The Board of Directors of Supima is made up of Pima growers from Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Board of Directors and Staff )〕 Production of Supima cotton has risen from about 100,000 bales per year in the 1980s to over 800,000 bales in 2006. More than 90% of Supima cotton is exported from the United States, the majority of this being for the overseas manufacture of finished fabrics, clothing, sheets and towels which are re-exported to the United States for sale. The top five importers of Supima cotton are China, Pakistan, India, Japan, and Indonesia.〔 Uniqlo, a Japanese fashion brand,in its spring season onward, plans to use Supima in its clothes. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Supima」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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