Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find answers to frequently asked questions about CMC and our initiatives.
CMC manufactures high-value cotton products:
- Textiles: Organic fabrics for EU/US apparel brands.
- Medical Cotton: Sterile gauze, swabs, and hygiene products.
- Cottonseed Oil: Food-grade and industrial applications.
We process 100% sourced cotton – no farming operations.
We partner with:
- 5,000+ contracted smallholder farmers (via EDC’s outgrower network).
- Ugandan Cotton Cooperatives (fair-trade certified).
All sourcing is traceable via blockchain.
Three advantages:
- ✅ Vertical integration: Ginning → Spinning → Finished goods under one roof.
- ✅ Automation: AI-driven factories reduce costs by 30% vs competitors.
- ✅ Certifications: OEKO-TEX®, USDA Organic, and EU Medical Device compliant.
Through:
- Multi-regional sourcing (no single-farm dependency).
- 6-month cotton buffer stock (hedges against shortages).
- EDC’s farmer training programs (ensure consistent quality/quantity).
Tiered opportunities:
- $50K: Equipment financing (12% annual dividends).
- $1M+: Factory expansion (18-22% IRR over 5 years).
Download our Investment Prospectus for detailed models.
We operate:
- ♻️ Solar-powered plants (40% energy from renewables).
- 🚯 Zero-liquid discharge (water recycled in closed-loop systems).
- 📜 Full compliance with Uganda’s NEMA and EU Green Deal standards.
Current offtake partners:
- Textiles: H&M, Patagonia (organic cotton programs).
- Medical: Joint Medical Store (Uganda), MedSupply Europe.
- Oil: Bidco Africa, EcoFix Biofuels.
EDC provides:
- 📊 Strategic advisory (market access, ESG frameworks).
- 🌍 Investor linkages (development finance institutions).
- 🛠️ Tech transfer (automation, waste-to-value R&D).
Multiple options:
- Trade sale to global textile conglomerates (e.g., Inditex).
- IPO on Uganda’s USE by 2030.
- Dividend recapitalization after Year 5.
We offer:
- 🔍 Quarterly impact reports (jobs, farmer income metrics).
- 📅 On-site due diligence tours (announced or unannounced).
- 📞 Direct access to our factory managers and EDC advisors.