February 20, 2026
Cotton

USDA Projects 16% Higher US Cotton Crop in 2023-24

For the 2023-24 cotton season, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has increased US cotton crop production projection to 16.5 million bales (1 bale = 480 pounds) or 14% above the 2022-23 crop and 6% above the 3-year average. “The June forecast increased due to recent precipitation in the Southwest region that improved moisture […]
Export

Indian Textile & Garment Exports Drop 12.2% In May

Indian textile and garment exports dropped 12.2 percent year on year in May 2023 and stood at US $2,816 million, as against US $3,206 million in same month of 2022. Considering just textiles, exports declined 11.8 percent, while clothing exports dipped 12.7 percent. Handicrafts and handmade carpet shipments fell 21.1 percent, while jute exports plummeted […]
Corporates

Andritz Acquires Airlaid Nonwovens Technology Business

German nowovens technology producer Andritz has acquired Dan-Web, a supplier of wide range of airlaid nonwovens technologies. According to Andritz, the acquisition further extends and strengthens its product and service portfolio in nonwovens technologies. Andritz has been cooperating with Dan-Web for the supply of airlaid systems when providing complete production lines