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Jens D. Lukaczik, President of the Bremen Cotton Exchange © Bremer Baumwollbörse

25/03/2020 – Statement on the current situation

Statement on the current situation

President of the Bremen Cotton Exchange Jens D. Lukaczik

Today, Wednesday, 25 March 2020, at 9:45 a.m. CET, the 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen would have opened its doors. But things turned out ... By Editorial staff

Der DNFI gehören 15 Naturfaserorganisationen an. Anfang 2020 hat Elke Hortmeyer deren Vorsitz übernommen. Im Gespräch mit textile network erläutert sie ihre Motivation und Zielsetzung für ihr ehrenamtliches Engagement. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

23/03/2020 – Nachgefragt bei Elke Hortmeyer

Nachgefragt bei Elke Hortmeyer

Discover Natural Fiber Initiative (DNFI) mit neuem Vorsitz

Anfang 2020 übernahm Elke Hortmeyer ehrenamtlich den Vorsitz der DNFI. Im Gespräch mit textile network wird deutlich, wie sie ihre neue Aufgabe angehen ... By Editorial staff

18/03/2020 – Uncertain cotton balance sheet

Uncertain cotton balance sheet

Effects of the corona virus on China’s textile sector

The novel coronavirus outbreak and its potential ramifications have lowered the consumption in China. By Sibylle Michel

17/03/2020 – Cotton arrivals have picked up pace

Cotton arrivals have picked up pace

Cotton exports from India revival

Post estimates marketing year (MY) 2019/20 cotton production at 6.4 MMT with a planting area of 13 mn hectares. By Sibylle Michel

With stable production, major producing countries such as Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan have sought to secure greater domestic supplies for inward processing and downstream exports (e.g. cotton yarn, fabric, and garments). © Bremer Baumwollbörse

11/03/2020 – Central Asia

Central Asia

Central Asia: Consumption booms while exports falter

Central Asia cotton consumption is expanding significantly. Share of world exports has dropped per annum since 2015/16. By Editorial staff

The 35th Cotton Conference “Passion for Cotton” which traditionally should take place again in the Bremen Town Hall should take place under a relaxed atmosphere and was therefore postponed to 2021. © EKH-Pictures/stock.adobe.com

06/03/2020 – For protection against the corona virus

For protection against the corona virus

Postponement of the 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen

The 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen with the motto “Passion for Cotton” will take place from 17 to 19 March 2021. By Editorial staff

Comparison of biodegradability of different textile materials in the ground. © Cotton Incorporated

04/03/2020 – Environmentally friendly textiles

Environmentally friendly textiles

Cotton is biodegradable

The worldwide cotton consumption is estimated at about 26 mn tons. Altogether, the need for all fibres on the part of the textile industry is considerably ... By Sibylle Michel

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