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Trade reports indicate that under the MSP program, the Government of India has set a target to procure 2.1 million tonnes of seed cotton in 2020/21, which is almost 19 percent more than the procurement done in 2019/20. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

30/11/2020 – Cotton in India

Cotton in India

Production affected by heavy rains

According to rainfall data published by the Indian Meteorological Department, excess rains in major cotton growing states have led to flooding of crop ... By Sibylle Michel

Sensil BodyFresh is currently used by leading apparel brands across all segments such as intimates and underwear, base layer, activewear, and legwear. © Nilit

27/11/2020 – Reduce viral activity on contact

Reduce viral activity on contact

Nilit: Sensil BodyFresh Fabrics

Sensil BodyFresh Fabrics proven to reduce viral activity on contact. Independent lab testing shows 99.85 percent activity reduction in Betacoronavirus ... By Iris Schlomski

Autoneum: The outlook for 2021 and especially the first half-year remains uncertain and depends strongly on how the pandemic will develop. © Romolo Tavani/stock.adobe.com

26/11/2020 – Current assessment of the 2020 financial year

Current assessment of the 2020 financial year

Autoneum: Revenue by around –20 percent compared to 2019

The outlook for 2021 and especially the first half-year remains uncertain and depends strongly on how the pandemic will develop. By Iris Schlomski

The patent-pending Lycra Anti-Slip fiber helps maintain garment appearance wash after wash and wear after wear. © Lycra

20/11/2020 – New denim innovation

New denim innovation

Lycra Anti-Slip fiber

A new denim seam slippage solution for applications in single-core spandex fabrics that require durable stretch and good recovery power. By Iris Schlomski

Today, agriculture accounts for 70 percent of global water use. Global cotton production makes up 3 percent of total agricultural water. © Kayros Studio / Korchmar Petro / stock.adobe.com

23/11/2020 – Irrigation of cotton

Irrigation of cotton

Extra water savings with progressive methods

Precisely adjusted irrigation supports the plant’s development and is able to improve quality and yield considerably. By Sibylle Michel

Autoneum uses only recycled PET bottles to manufacture the carpet yarns. © photka/stock.adobe.com

23/11/2020 – Sustainability in Automotive

Sustainability in Automotive

Autoneum: High-quality tufted carpets made of recycled PET

With Relive-1, Autoneum is launching an innovative tufted carpet that meets the highest requirements of sustainable mobility. By Iris Schlomski

The Rieter Group concluded a license agreement with WW Systems and will integrate the Brazilian company's promising product into its digital spinning suite Essential. © Rieter

23/11/2020 – Strategic partnership

Strategic partnership

Rieter and WW Systems cooperate

Rieter concluded a license agreement with WW Systems and will integrate the company's promising product into its digital spinning suite Essential. By Iris Schlomski