February 22, 2026
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Special Report

U.S. Human Rights Report Flags Abuses Of Labour In Xinjiang Cotton Supply Chain

Textile Insights
The U.S. State Department’s 2024 Human Rights Report on China has cast an intense spotlight on Beijing’s human rights record, with a particular emphasis on abuses tied to the country’s massive cotton industry in Xinjiang. The report accuses China of committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups, while highlighting […]
Cotton

Brazil Sets Cotton Export Record With 2.83 Million Tonnes Of Exports In 2024/25 Season

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Brazil closed the 2024/25 marketing year (August–July) with record cotton exports of 2.83 million tonnes of lint, a 5.8% increase over the previous season, reaffirming its position as the world’s leading cotton exporter, according to the Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (Abrapa). Export revenues totaled US $4.85 billion. The top three destinations Vietnam, Pakistan and
Fibre

Hercules Twist Number

Textile Insights
The Hercules twist number is a fascinating concept that helps quantify the optimal twist in cotton yarns-beyond which the yarn’s strength actually begins to decline. I always like to embrace new challenges, because they help us develop resilience, courage and perseverance.  Additionally, we can develop new skills and gain valuable experiences. However, this time the […]
Industry

Sleek Garments CEO Nora Abbott Warns: Ghana’s Textile Industry Must Move Quickly If AGOA Ends

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Nora Banaman Abbott, Chief Executive of Sleek Garments Exports Ltd, has warned that Ghana’s textile industry must “move quickly” if the U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed. Abbott argued that the country’s survival strategy must start at home—with citizens and domestic demand. “Why do we advance-pay abroad but make our own […]

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