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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

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

The trade conflict between the USA and China affects the cotton industry © Bremer Baumwollbörse

05/10/2018 – China vs. USA

China vs. USA

Trade Conflict Continues to Arouse Uncertainty

The trade conflict between the USA and China affects the cotton industry. By Editorial staff

Growing global consumption drives trade © Bremer Baumwollbörse

19/10/2018 – Projections to 2027

Projections to 2027

World economic growth is projected to increase over the next decade. By Editorial staff

Making the origin of clothing more transparent to the consumer © Bremer Baumwollbörse

11/10/2018 – Traceability

Traceability

Following cotton through the supply chain

Under the label “traceability” different methods and systems for tracking and tracing information from the field to the stores are discussed. By Editorial staff

22/08/2018 – Africa

Africa

Fairtrade strengthens cotton growers

“Fairtrade means that small farmers can actually live off the hard work that they put in,” explains cotton farmer Titambé Diallo from Senegal, describing ... By Editorial staff