February 24, 2026
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Fibre

Uganda Turns Banana Waste Into Textiles And Hair Extensions

Textile Insights
Researchers in Uganda are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, tapping into the rising global demand for sustainable fibres. The Banatex-EA (Banana Textiles in East Africa) project, led by Busitema University, has successfully developed spinnable banana fibre as an alternative to cotton and synthetics. “Banana fibre shares
Cotton

Cotton Industry In Transition: China Bets Big On Xinjiang

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China’s cotton industry, a cornerstone of the global textile supply chain, is navigating a period of transformation marked by high domestic yields, shifting trade dynamics and policy-driven structural changes. According to the latest USDA Cotton and Products Annual Report, the 2025-26 marketing year (MY) will witness moderate declines in production, subdued imports and
Industry

USTR Criticizes China, India, EU For ‘Unfair Trade Practices’ Impacting U.S. Textile Industry

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The United States has publicly criticized China, India, the European Union, and several other nations for what it described as “unfair trade practices” that are undermining the American textile and apparel industry. In a statement shared on social media, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said these practices have contributed to the […]

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