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Better Cotton Partners With TEXPROCIL To Promote Indian Cotton

Textile Insights November 12, 2024

Better Cotton has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) of India to promote high-quality, sustainable Indian cotton on the global stage. This partnership builds on TEXPROCIL’s initiative, launched in collaboration with the

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From Field To Fuel: Organic Cotton’s Role In Renewable Energy

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, innovative approaches are emerging that leverage the power of nature itself. Dr. Ajay Ranka, Chairman and Managing Director of Zydex Group, sheds light on a promising avenue: the correlation between organic cotton cultivation and the generation of clean energy through biogas production. The foundation of this synergy lies […]

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India To Become Net Cotton Importer Amid Declining Production: USDA Report

Textile Insights November 11, 2024

India is expected to become a net importer of cotton for only the second time in two decades, as cotton imports for the 2024/25 marketing year (August 2024 – July 2025) are forecast to reach 2.3 million bales, nearly triple the previous year’s figure, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

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Better Cotton Pakistan Signs MoU With Mahmood Group and CCRI For Sustainable Cotton Production

Textile Insights October 28, 2024

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 Programme Partner, supporting around 8,000 farmers in Multan. […]

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Decline In Cotton Sowing In Kharif Season Raises Export Concerns

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

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

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Premier Digital Launches GOTS-Certified Organic Cotton Fabrics

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

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,

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Spain’s Cotton Area and Production Outlook For MY 2024/25

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

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 […]

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Heavy Rains Hit Cotton Yields In India & Pakistan

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

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 […]

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CITI-CDRA Partners With Beetle Regen To Boost Regenerative Cotton Farming

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

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

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Haelixa Partners With OVS To Enhance Traceability Of Italian Cotton

Textile Insights October 9, 2024

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 […]