Cotton

OCA Launches in Türkiye to Boost Organic Cotton Production

Textile Insights June 27, 2024

The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) proudly announces its launch in Türkiye, uniting players across the organic cotton value chain. OCA will support local organic cotton farmers and those interested in transitioning, scaling the global supply of organic cotton. To highlight the launch, OCA is

Tete-A-Tete

‘Transition To Organic Fibre Production Presents New Opportunity To Enhance Sustainability In Cotton Textile Industry’ :Dr Ajay Ranka

Textile Insights May 10, 2024

For profitable transition to organic cotton production, collaborative efforts involving government, banks, financial institutions and stakeholders in the textile industry are essential, says Dr. Ajay Ranka, Chairman & Managing Director, Zydex Group in an exclusive tete-e-tete with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights. What are the main barriers hindering

Corporates

Panda Biotech Launches Largest Hemp Processing Facility In Texas

Textile Insights April 7, 2024

Panda Biotech has launched commercial operations at the Panda Hemp Gin in Wichita Falls, Texas, marking a milestone in industrial hemp processing. The facility, spanning 500,000 square feet, is the largest in the western hemisphere and processes 10 metric tonnes of hemp per hour into textile-grade fibrer, hurd, short-fibre/hurd mix and nutrient-rich micronized hurd.

Cotton

Revolutionizing India’s Cotton Industry: Embracing Organic Fibre Production

Textile Insights March 10, 2024

In the pursuit of sustainability and environmental responsibility, India’s cotton industry finds itself at a pivotal moment. Dr Ajay Ranka, the Founder and CEO of Zydex Industries, presents a visionary plan to overhaul organic fibre production in the country. Through innovation of products and protocols for cotton farming and comprehensive sustainability practices, a