Better Cotton Pakistan has signed an MoU with Mahmood Group and the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) to enhance the production and adoption of Better Cotton. Over the next three years, Mahmood Group will fund training for CCRI, aiming to establish it as an official Better Cotton
India’s textile industry is grappling with a significant challenge as reduced cotton sowing during the current kharif season raises concerns about meeting the government’s ambitious export targets. As of September 13, cotton sowing has dropped to 11.24 million hectares, down from 12.36 million hectares in the same period last year. This decline raises questions
Premier Digital Textiles has launched a range of fully GOTS-certified pigment-coated organic cotton fabrics, starting with the 2327 Eco Bebe Double Gauze. Designed for nursery products like swaddles, bibs, baby sheets and toys, this fabric is part of the company’s commitment to sustainable textile production. Nick Smith, Managing Director of Premier Textiles Group,
Spain’s cotton area for MY 2024/25 is projected to decline slightly from MY 2023/24, covering just over 51,000 hectares. Although much-needed rains arrived, they were too late to influence expansion plans, as farmers had already set their planting schedules. Majority of cotton in Spain is planted in April. While early planting began in late March […]
In 2024, cotton production across key regions is seeing mixed weather conditions, with heavy rains in the east and drought in the west. While concerns loom over U.S. cotton-producing states like Texas, the global market, including ICE cotton futures, expects overall higher production. However, recent monsoon rains in India and Pakistan could trigger significant price […]
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry’s (CITI) Cotton Development and Research Association (CDRA) has partnered with Beetle Regen Solutions to promote regenerative agriculture in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, reshaping Indian cotton farming. This collaboration aims to empower small-holder farmers with advanced agronomic practices to regenerate soil, increase cotton
Haelixa has renewed its partnership with Italian fashion brand OVS for the second consecutive year, aiming to mark and trace cotton grown in Italy to ensure trust throughout the supply chain. Haelixa has integrated its DNA markers into OVS’s existing cotton operations. The cotton, sourced from Italian farms, is marked with DNA markers at the […]
The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) cotton projections for the 2024/25 season (August–July) indicate an increase in global cotton ending stocks, expected to rise by 1.8 million bales (2.4 percent) from the previous year to 77.6 million bales. This growth in stocks is attributed to a production increase that outpaces the rise in mill […]
The USDA’s latest report for the 2024/25 cotton season indicates a significant reduction in U.S. cotton figures. U.S. cotton production is forecasted at 15.1 million bales, a drop of 1.9 million from the previous estimate. The report cites a decrease in planted area by 500,000 acres, now totaling 8.6 million acres due to a 23% […]
Hong Yongcheng, a towel factory owner, has shifted production to Xinjiang amid heightened restrictions on Chinese imports, particularly affecting US-bound goods. With American buyers hesitant to renew orders due to these restrictions, Hong’s decision was driven by cost-cutting measures rather than a strategy to regain foreign markets. “I don’t see much hope in