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05/07/2019 – Bremen Cotton Exchange

Bremen Cotton Exchange

New Executive Committee

On June 13, 2019 at its 145th Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors of the Bremen Cotton Exchange elected the Association’s new Executive Committee. By Editorial staff

05/07/2019 – Bremer Baumwollbörse

Bremer Baumwollbörse

Cotton Consumption at Record High

The cotton industry is facing continued uncertainty as a result of the unsolved trade row between the USA and China. By Editorial staff

“We take the view that textiles can be healthy and should also help the people in the countries where they are produced,” says start-up founder Dalia Hasan. © Green Textile Solutions

03/07/2019 – Green Textile Solutions

Green Textile Solutions

Medical workwear made from natural fibre

Healthy and sustainable medical workwear for hospital and care home workers. By Editorial staff

23/05/2019 – China

China

Additional import quota

China is expected to produce 6 m tonnes of cotton this season, import an additional 2 m tonnes and use reserve quantities to meet consumption demand. By Sibylle Michel

20/05/2019 – Pakistan

Pakistan

Cotton production to recover in 2019/20

The textile sector is the largest industrial sector in Pakistan and accounts for about 40 percent of the industrial labor force and employs 10 m people. By Sibylle Michel

10/05/2019 – Water consumption

Water consumption

Cotton is no thirsty plant

There are many reports on the water consumption of cotton that have been in circulation for years but are desperately in need of an update, such as those ... By Editorial staff

08/05/2019 – USA

USA

U.S. cotton exports decline in 2018/19

The U.S. cotton crop for 2018/19 remains estimated at 4.0 m t. By Editorial staff

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