textile network

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service post in Cairo forecasts market year 2021/22 cotton area harvested to increase by seven percent to 70,000 hectares, from 65,000 hectares in season 2020/21. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

12/05/2021 – Losses from 2020/21 season made up

Losses from 2020/21 season made up

Egypt: Increasing cotton production 2021/22

Post attributes the increase to higher area harvested and containment of the white fly infestation that caused losses in 2020/21. By Sibylle Michel

Organic textile sector reaches a significant milestone in testing for genetically modified (GMO) cotton. © GOTS

06/04/2021 – Sustainability

Sustainability

GOTS: Milestone in testing for genetically modified (GMO) cotton

Recommend the use of the ISO IWA 32 protocol throughout the organic cotton value chain as the only accepted method for GMO testing. By Editorial staff

Once again, the International Cotton Conference confirmed how closely Bremen is interwoven with the raw material cotton and its internationally networked supply chain. Ultimately, the organisers of the prestigious conference, the Bremen Cotton Exchange and the Fibre Institute Bremen, were able to bring the cotton world together in Bremen for the 35th time. A meeting of the cotton community on the world wide web. © EKH-Pictures/stock.adobe.com

23/03/2021 – 35th International Cotton Conference – The Hybrid Edition

35th International Cotton Conference – The Hybrid Edition

Cotton and Bremen are one

Bremen is a synonym for cotton, cotton research and cotton quality. More than 450 participants from 32 countries attended the conference. By Editorial staff

Each morning the keynote speakers will open the programme with exciting statements and lectures. © Irina Sokolovskaya/stock.adobe.com

17/03/2021 – 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen

35th International Cotton Conference Bremen

Keynotes: Sustainability, transparency and responsibility

Around 400 participants from over 30 countries have registered for the conference, which takes place on 17 and 18 March. By Sibylle Michel

Pakistan textile and clothing exports. Latest trade performance is demonstrated in the chart. © The Fiber Year

15/03/2021 – Corona pandemic

Corona pandemic

The Fiber Year: Pakistan

When it comes to pandemic, Pakistan continues to fare better than other parts of the world as the situation remained under control. by Andreas Engelhardt By Editorial staff

With top-class informative lectures, as well as varied discussion panels and its opportunities for interaction, the Cotton Conference Bremen - the Hybrid Edition - meeting of the world’s cotton and textile value chain will once again live up to its high reputation within the industry. © Bremer Baumwollbörse

09/03/2021 – 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen – The Hybrid Edition

35th International Cotton Conference Bremen – The Hybrid Edition

Cotton: Responsibility in raw material production

Responsible fibre production, technical progress, regional organic cotton production, sustainable wool production and cotton as a plastic substitute. By Editorial staff

Satellite images reveal problems in plant growth. The information from the satellite data can help farmers to work in a resource-optimised manner and to offer higher-quality crops. © Melchionna - Remote Sensing

04/03/2021 – 35. Internationale Baumwolltagung Bremen – The Hybrid Edition

35. Internationale Baumwolltagung Bremen – The Hybrid Edition

Cotton: Progressive farming works like this

On 17 and 18 March, the doors will open for the International Cotton Conference Bremen – The Hybrid Edition will be mainly virtual. By Editorial staff