Cotton

Is Cotton Losing The Textile Race?

Textile Insights March 10, 2025

The EU’s Environmental Footprint Methods policy falsely ranks polyester as more sustainable than cotton and wool, disregarding effects of microplastic pollution and the benefits of biodegradability. This flawed assessment threatens consumer perception and future market share for natural fibres,

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CAI Lowers 2024-25 Cotton Pressing Estimate To 301.75 Lakh Bales

Textile Insights March 10, 2025

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has revised its cotton pressing estimate for the 2024-25 season downward by 2.5 lakh bales, bringing the total projection to 301.75 lakh bales of 170 kgs each. This marks a reduction from the previous estimate of 304.25 lakh bales. The revision is based on input from members of 11 […]

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Punjab Aims To Revive Cotton Cultivation Amid Declining Acreage

Textile Insights March 10, 2025

As the cotton sowing season approaches in April, Punjab faces challenges in reviving cotton cultivation amid a steady decline in acreage. Despite efforts to encourage farmers to return to cotton farming, no concrete plan has been introduced to diversify the state’s kharif crop. Cotton acreage in Punjab has been decreasing since 2021-22, reaching an all-time […]

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Better Cotton Extends Partnership With Cotton Australia Until 2027

Textile Insights March 2, 2025

Better Cotton has renewed its Strategic Partnership with Cotton Australia, the official body for the country’s cotton growers, extending their collaboration until 2027. The agreement reinforces their shared commitment to promoting sustainable cotton production and ensuring alignment in standards. Since 2014, Cotton Australia’s my Best Management Practice (myBMP) Standard

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CAI Raises 2024-25 Cotton Pressing Estimate To 304.25 Lakh Bales

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has increased its cotton pressing estimate for the 2024-25 season by 2 lakh bales, bringing the total to 304.25 lakh bales of 170 kg each (equivalent to 319.27 lakh running bales of 162 kg each). This revision is based on inputs from 11 state associations and trade sources. As […]

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AbTF Launches New Transparency Standard For Sustainable Cotton

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Independent Audits to Ensure Full Traceability in Global Textile Supply Chain The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) has announced the introduction of a new Transparency Standard aimed at enhancing the traceability and reliability of sustainable cotton in the global textile industry. Set to launch in the first quarter of 2025, the AbTF Transparency Standard will […]

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ICAR-CICR Deploys AI To Tackle Pink Ball Worms In Punjab

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

The ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Nagpur, has successfully developed and deployed an AI-based smart pheromone trap to tackle the persistent issue of pink bollworms (PBW) in Punjab. This innovative technology, designed for real-time field monitoring, offers a transformative approach to managing PBW, a pest notorious for its resistance to Bt-cotton and

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U.S. Cotton Exports Projected To Hit 9-Year Low In 2024-25

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

The U.S. cotton exports for 2024/25 are forecast at 11.3 million bales, down over 400,000 bales from the previous year and marking a 9-year low. Despite higher domestic supplies, competitive pricing from Brazil and a significant drop in Chinese demand are key factors impacting shipments. Brazil’s cotton production for 2024-25 is estimated at 16.9 million […]

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Kasturi Cotton Introduces New Staple Lengths to Meet Market Demand

Textile Insights January 8, 2025

Kasturi Cotton, India’s premier brand for high-quality, sustainable cotton, is privileged to announce the expansion of its range in response to evolving market requirements. In addition to the existing staple lengths of 29 mm+ and 30 mm+, Kasturi Cotton will also now include 28 mm+, 31 mm+, 32 mm+, 33 mm+, and Extra Long Staple […]

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India’s Cotton Output Steady At 302.25 Lakh Bales: CAI

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its November 2024 estimate for the ongoing 2024-25 cotton season, which commenced on October 1, 2024. The association has maintained its cotton pressing projection at 302.25 lakh bales of 170 kg each, equivalent to 317.18 lakh running bales of 162 kg each. This estimate, compiled using data […]