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20/02/2019 – Discover Natural Fibres Initiative - DNFI

Discover Natural Fibres Initiative - DNFI

Forecast world fibre production

The world production of all fibres rose to approximately 111 million metric tons in 2018. By Editorial staff

13/02/2019 – Japan

Japan

Japan Cotton Situation in 2017/18

The Japanese economy continues a moderate recovery, due to improvement of employment and income. However, the cotton goods market has been on a downward ... By Editorial staff

31/01/2019 – Germany Trade & Invest

Germany Trade & Invest

India: Textile and Clothing Industry with Potential of Modernization

Structural weaknesses and fiscal reforms have afflicted the Indian textile sector. Modernization and diversification are necessary. Supportive measures ... By Editorial staff

30/01/2019 – Indian cotton

Indian cotton

Deficit rains lead to lower production estimates

The Foreign Agricultural Service post of the USDA in Mumbai estimates 2018/19 production at 6 MMT, which is 44,000 MT lower than the official USDA estimate. By Editorial staff

23/01/2019 – Faserinstitut Bremen (FIBRE)

Faserinstitut Bremen (FIBRE)

Cotton in Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics

Fibre reinforced plastics are often used in lightweight construction due to their high specific strength and stiffness. However, their susceptibility ... By Editorial staff

23/01/2019 – Interview

Interview

Question Time: Demand for CmiA Cotton Increases

As an initiative of the Aid by Trade Foundation, Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) has been committed to sustainable cotton production in Africa since 2005 ... By Editorial staff

10/12/2018 – interview

interview

A new Paradigm of Value Addition for Africa

Africa produces 1.5 million tons of cotton lint, from which most of it is exported. But especially in East Africa a new motion of change seems to drive ... By Editorial staff

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