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22/03/2019 – Cotton production worldwide

Cotton production worldwide

Cotton production declines, while trade and stocks increase

The world 2018/19 cotton supply and demand estimates include lower production and mill use but higher trade and stocks. By Editorial staff

19/03/2019 – Better Cotton Initiative

Better Cotton Initiative

More Sustainable Cotton for Fashion

In 2018, 93 Retailer and Brand Members of Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) sourced more than one million metric tonnes of Better Cotton. By Editorial staff

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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

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