Our History

From small beginnings to an industrial revolution, our history dates back to 1757 and is one of the cotton industry’s most historic and complete archives

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2005-Present

The impact of COVID-19 was felt across the supply chain, leading to many lasting changes in the way the industry works. The Association has become increasingly diverse, spearheaded through its Women in Cotton initiative and it’s first female ICA President, Kim Hanna.

12 October 2023
ICA welcomes its first female President
Ms Kim Hanna (TransGlobal Inspections) takes on the role of ICA President – the first female to take the position…

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10 November 2022
ICA launches Outstanding Service Award
As part of the ICA Las Vegas 2022 trade event, the ICA introduced a new award, intended to recognise outstanding…

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11 February 2019
Women in Cotton initiative is developed by the ICA
As part of a commitment to increase diversity amongst ICA members and the industry as a whole, the ICA developed…

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25 March 2020
COVID-19 impacts the cotton supply chain
Following direction from the UK government to conduct all work from home when possible, the ICA office closed with the…

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19 October 2016
Princess Anne celebrates ICA's 175th anniversary at Liverpool 2016
To celebrate the Association’s 175th anniversary, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne officially opened the ICA’s ‘Liverpool 2016’ trade event on…

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Find out more online at the Liverpool Record Office

Our archive collection from 1798 to 2004 has been catalogued and is available online as part of the archive catalogue at the Liverpool Record Office. It forms one of the cotton industry’s most historic and complete archives.

Click here to access the catalogue (search reference: 380 COT)

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