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08/12/2022 – China

China

Slowing global cotton consumption

The decline in China yarn imports led to lower cotton consumption in major yarn exporting countries such as India, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. By Sibylle Michel

For the major producing countries, 2022/23 stock changes are forecast to vary considerably. Stocks in China are projected to increase marginally. In contrast in India, they are projected to increase considerably, similarly in Brazil. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

21/11/2022 – Cotton forecast

Cotton forecast

Global cotton trade and stocks increase in 2022/23

World cotton trade for 2022/23 was cut this month by 218,000 tonnes to a projected 9.5 million tonnes but is still forecast to increase 146,000 tonnes ... By Sibylle Michel

As a holistic standard, the comprehensive and strict requirements of GOTS ensure transparent and traceable processing for organic textiles from field to finished product. © GOTS

15/11/2022 – Certification

Certification

GOTS significantly raises requirements for certified gins

GOTS brings integrity to organic products. To further advance the system, GOTS is significantly raising the requirements for GOTS-certified gins. By Sibylle Michel

The first of the partnership collection between Good Earth Cotton and Advance Denim will be released in December 2022. © Good Earth Cotton

17/10/2022 – Sustainable denim production

Sustainable denim production

Advance Denim partners with Good Earth Cotton

The partnership enables a fully traceable denim collection made from climate positive fibre, produced using clean indigo dyeing technology. By Sibylle Michel

Cotton’s been keeping people dressed for over 8,000 years. © Uster Technologies

07/10/2022 – World Cotton Day

World Cotton Day

Cotton – a unique natural fiber

World Cotton Day – on October 7 every year – is a celebration of one of the world’s most important natural fiber. Let’s take a closer look at cotton with ... By Sibylle Michel

16/09/2022 – Cotton

Cotton

2021/22 U.S. exports fall on lower supplies

2021/22 U.S. exports are estimated to have fallen more than 370,000 tonnes from the previous year to 3.2 million tonnes owing to less exportable supplies. By Sibylle Michel

Spinning mill preparation at Velener Textil, a member of the Bremen Cotton Exchange. © Velener Textil

08/09/2022 – 36th International Cotton Conference Bremen

36th International Cotton Conference Bremen

Textile processes in the fast lane

There will be several lectures on problem areas and suitable solutions in the context of textile processes on September 30, 2022, at the 36th International ... By Sibylle Michel