textile network

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

10/12/2018 – functional textiles

functional textiles

Taiwan: Textile Sector Sustains its Position by Innovations

Taiwan is one of the world’s top producers of functional textiles. In order to sustain the nation’s position, producers invest in modern equipment and ... By Editorial staff

07/12/2018 – cotton cultivation

cotton cultivation

Breaking Yield Barriers in Africa

Over the past 30 years, cotton yields in Africa have been stagnant at an average of 350 kg of lint per hectare (ha). By Editorial staff

Ernte auf einem ökologisch bewirtschafteten, regenbewässerten Baumwollfeld in Uganda © Klaus J.A. Mellenthin

12/11/2018 – In eigener Sache

In eigener Sache

Rückblick unserer Branche – KW 45/2018

Hier stellen wir die Top-Artikel aus unseren Rubriken vor. Der meistgelesene Beitrag in der KW 45 kommt aus der Rubrik „Technische Textilien“. By Editorial staff

05/11/2018 – Cotonea

Cotonea

Baumwolle braucht wenig Wasser?

Ja, das stimmt - denn Baumwolle braucht weniger Wasser als alle gängigen Feldfrüchte! Und irgendetwas muss der Bauer schließlich anbauen. By Editorial staff

Cotton Production Recovers © Bremer Baumwollbörse

15/10/2018 – Cotton acreage

Cotton acreage

Mexico: Cotton Production Recovers

The current report of the Foreign Agricultural Service of the USA for Mexico states that cotton generates 0.93 percent of the agricultural Gross Domestic ... By Editorial staff