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Textiles Ministry Defers QCO On Cotton By 90 days

Textile Insights August 11, 2023

The Ministry of Textiles issued a notification in which the government has postponed the implementation of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on cotton for three months. The QCO which applies to ginned cotton and unprocessed or also called kapas, will now be implemented from November 27, as

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China’s Cotton Imports Fall To 5-Year Low In 2022-23

August 11, 2023

China’s cotton imports fell to their lowest level in five years, amounting to 6.4 million bales during the period of August 2022 to July 2023, which is less than half the volume witnessed two years earlier. Several factors have contributed to this decline in demand, including record-high domestic production in nine years, lower domestic prices […]

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Version 3.1 Of Better Cotton Claims Framework Launched

August 6, 2023

Better cotton has announced an update to the better cotton claims framework – the set of guidelines which establishes guidance and rules to ensure that members can make claims about their commitments to better cotton in a credible and positive way. The update, version 3.1, simplifies the document for improved usability, including a quick reference […]

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Pak Ginning Factories Witness Impressive Cotton Arrivals

Textile Insights August 5, 2023

Cotton ginning factories in Pakistan witnessed an impressive arrival of 1.42 million bales of cotton lint till July 31 in the current cotton season. This was made possible due to a record cotton crop output and as there was not any significant pest threat to the cotton crop from any of the major cotton growing […]

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Cotton Ginners Urge Centre To Defer QCO. Warn of Disruption

Textile Insights August 4, 2023

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) and other cotton ginning industry bodies urged the Indian government to defer implementation of proposed Quality Control Order (QCO) for cotton bales. Cotton stakeholders from various states got together in a virtual meeting and decided to form a national body to oppose the implementation of QCO and also represent […]

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Pakistan Reintroduces Cotton Grading & Standardisation System

Textile Insights August 1, 2023

Pakistan’s cotton grading and standardisation system will be reintroduced after several decades with a touch of modernity, mainly due to the efforts of Pakistan Cotton Brokers Association (PCBA). “We, along with other stake holders would try to finalise a date and venue for relaunch next month, possibly August 14, the Independence Day,” PCBA President Kashif […]

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ICAC Projects 2022-2023 Global Cotton Output Surging 40%

Textile Insights July 29, 2023

Worldwide cotton output could increase 40 percent year on year to 431,000 tons in the 2022-2023 season as against 308,000 tons in the previous season. The latest International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) report projects that a rebound in global cotton production is expected in 2022-2023, after a decline of over 20 percent during 2021-22. The […]

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Better Cotton Expands Egyptian Reach By Partnering CEA

Textile Insights July 25, 2023

Better Cotton and Cotton Egypt Association (CEA) have announced a new strategic partnership to expand the Better Cotton program in Egypt. This collaboration aims to further enhance the sustainability and quality of Egyptian cotton production while ensuring fair working conditions for farmers, while CEA is an organisation responsible for promoting and protecting Egyptian

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Chinese Agri Ministry Reduces Projection For Cotton Imports

Textile Insights July 24, 2023

Although there are expectations of a lower cotton crop in the 2023-24 cotton season, the Agriculture Ministry of China still reduced its projection for cotton imports on expectations of weaker demand from textile mills. The Agriculture Ministry of China, which is the largest cotton producer in the world, in a statement has also urged its […]

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GOTS Certified Facilities Increase 10% In 2022

Textile Insights July 22, 2023

In the two decades since its inception, Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) has expanded its reach and impact in 2022. This has resulted in a 10 percent year on year increase in certified facilities totaling to 13,549 facilities across 84 countries, through 24 GOTS-approved Certification Bodies. In 2022, the organisation hosted the inaugural GOTS Conference […]