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A Lesson On Impact Of Variation In Yarn Quality

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

What The Eye Couldn’t Miss—The Data Did “Can you spot the difference between these two fabrics and say which one is not good in appearance. Both were made from the same 60s combed compact yarn,” said Kato-san, spreading the samples under the focused glow of overhead lights. Three of us—the

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Natural Farming Gains Ground As Cotton Farmers Embrace Zero Budget Cultivation

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

In the sprawling cotton fields of Vidarbha and the Deccan plateau, where generations have battled erratic rains and relentless market prices, a quieter transformation is underway. It does not involve high-yielding GM seeds or agri-drones. Instead, it begins with a cow, a clay pot, and a question: What if the land didn’t need fixing, just […]

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USDA Projects Lower Global Cotton Stocks In 2025/26 As Mill Use Rises

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

Global cotton stocks are expected to tighten in the 2025/26 season, driven by rising mill use, moderate trade recovery, and lower production across several key producing countries. According to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projections for the 2025/26 marketing year (August–July), global cotton ending stocks are forecast to decline to 76.8 million […]

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Women At The Heart Of Cotton: New Report Reveals Barriers, Breakthroughs And The Path Ahead

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

Despite being the backbone of global cotton production, women in cotton farming communities continue to face systemic marginalization and invisibility in agricultural decision-making. A new report released by Cotton Connect, titled “Women In Cotton: Experience From Women Mitigating The Effects of Climate Change” offers a deep dive into the roles, challenges and growing

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Bt Cotton In India: Two Decades On, A Story Of Transformation, Resistance, And The Road Ahead

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

Bt cotton, introduced in India in 2002 as a genetically modified crop designed to resist the deadly bollworm pest, has revolutionized cotton farming across the country. In just over two decades, it has expanded to cover more than 95% of India’s cotton acreage, becoming one of the most widely adopted biotech crops in the world. […]

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India’s T&C Exports Rebound With 6.1% Growth In FY25

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

After weathering two challenging years of declining demand and global uncertainty, India’s textile and clothing sector has begun to script its comeback story. After facing two consecutive years of decline, India’s textile and clothing (T&C) exports have shown a significant rebound in FY 2024–25, rising by 6.10% to reach US$ 36960.47 million. This recovery comes […]

Machinery

Global Textile Machinery Shipments Show Mixed Trends In 2024

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

The global textile machinery sector recorded a mixed performance in 2024, according to the 47th annual International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics (ITMSS) released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). Shipments of new short-staple spindles and open-end rotors declined sharply by 40% and 39% year-on-year, respectively. In contrast,

Trade & Market

Indian Textile Stocks Surge As US Slaps 35% Tariff On Bangladesh

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

Indian textile exporters saw a sharp rally on Tuesday morning after US President Donald Trump announced a 35% reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods, effective August 1, 2025. The move boosted investor sentiment in Indian textile stocks, which are seen as potential beneficiaries of the shift in US sourcing preferences. Yesterday, Gokaldas Exports led the rally, […]

Policies

US, India Close To Trade Deal Ahead Of Tariff Deadline

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

The United States is close to finalizing a mini trade deal with India, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, as his administration issued reciprocal tariff notices to several global trading partners. The move follows Trump’s earlier imposition of a 26% tariff on Indian imports in April 2025, which was later eased to 10% for a […]

Industry

Cambodia’s Garment Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid US Tariff Impact

Textile Insights July 9, 2025

A recent survey conducted by Better Factories Cambodia (BFC), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Finance Corporation (IFC), reveals significant concerns for Cambodia’s garment, footwear, and travel goods sector, following the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by US President Donald Trump on April 2. According to the survey,

A Lesson On Impact Of Variation In Yarn Quality

Natural Farming Gains Ground As Cotton Farmers Embrace Zero Budget Cultivation

USDA Projects Lower Global Cotton Stocks In 2025/26 As Mill Use Rises

Women At The Heart Of Cotton: New Report Reveals Barriers, Breakthroughs And The Path Ahead

Bt Cotton In India: Two Decades On, A Story Of Transformation, Resistance, And The Road Ahead

India’s T&C Exports Rebound With 6.1% Growth In FY25

Global Textile Machinery Shipments Show Mixed Trends In 2024

Indian Textile Stocks Surge As US Slaps 35% Tariff On Bangladesh

US, India Close To Trade Deal Ahead Of Tariff Deadline

Cambodia’s Garment Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid US Tariff Impact

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