Fasern/Garne

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The following four departments comprise approximately 90 percent of Benin’s total production: Alibori (47 percent), Borgou (20 percent), Atakora (19 percent), and Collines (4 percent). © Bremer Baumwollbörse

 
19/11/2020 – Benin/West Africa

Benin/West Africa

Lower production prospects despite higher yields

Production prospects indicate Benin will be West Africa’s leading cotton producer this year, despite planted area being less than last year. By  Sibylle Michel
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According to official contacts, Bangladesh purchased approximately half of Burkina Faso’s cotton exports in season 2019/20. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

 
18/11/2020 – Burkina Faso/West Africa

Burkina Faso/West Africa

Cotton production to decrease in 2020/21

2020/21 area is projected down to 550,000 hectares due to late rains, a lower fixed farm gate price, and ongoing security challenges. By  Sibylle Michel
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Early-harvested cotton would likely have lower yield because the harvest was premature. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

 
17/11/2020 – Medicane Ianos strikes crop prior to harvest

Medicane Ianos strikes crop prior to harvest

Destruction of cotton fields in Greece

Due to flooding losses and rain damage caused by the storm Ianos in mid-September, cotton area and yield are estimated lower. By  Sibylle Michel
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Demonstration luminaire “Thirty One” © DITF

 
16/11/2020 – Light experiences light as paper

Light experiences light as paper

DITF: Luminaires made of paper yarn

The results of the “Paper Light” research project are sustainable products with an appealing design that can be manufactured at low cost. By  Editorial staff
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Elevate Textiles, a global provider of advanced, high quality products and mission critical textile solutions, is excited to release its 2020 Sustainability Report. © Elevate Textiles

 
10/11/2020 – UN Global Compact and CEO Water Mandate

UN Global Compact and CEO Water Mandate

Elevate Textiles releases Sustainability Report 2020

Elevate Textiles offers distinguished global textile brands including American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gütermann and Safety Components. By  Editorial staff
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Robert van de Kerkhof (CCO): “We support the Renewable Carbon Initiative. First of all, because it is the right thing to do and, second, it is also fully aligned with our corporate strategy.” © Lenzing AG/Hermann Wakolbinger

 
09/11/2020 – Renewable Carbon Initiative

Renewable Carbon Initiative

Lenzing is founding partner

The newly launched Renewable Carbon Initiative strives to herald the end of the fossil age for all organic chemicals and materials by 2050. By  Editorial staff
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Award Badge “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021”. © nova-Institut

 
09/11/2020 – 2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres

2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres

Hybrid event awards 1st Innovation Prize

“Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year” will be granted at the “2nd International Conference on Cellulose Fibres”, 2–3 February 2021, Cologne (Germany). By  Editorial staff